Finnish Companion Privacy Policy

FINNISH COMPANION PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") governs the manner in which Finnish Companion (hereinafter referred to as "Finnish Companion," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (hereinafter referred to as "you" or "User") of the Finnish Companion application (the "App"). This Policy applies to the App and all services offered by Finnish Companion.

1. Information We Do Not Collect (Version 1.0)

Usage Data and Statistics: We do not collect any data pertaining to your usage patterns within the App, nor do we gather any statistical information regarding your interactions with the App's features.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): The current version of the App (Version 1.0) does not collect any information that could be used to identify you personally.

Analytics and Tracking Data: We do not employ any analytics tools or tracking mechanisms to monitor your activity within the App.

Advertising Identifiers: The App does not utilize advertising identifiers or any similar technology to track your device for advertising purposes.

2. Local Storage of Search History (Version 1.0)

The App stores your search history locally on your device. This data is stored solely for your convenience to facilitate future searches within the App. You have the ability to delete your search history at any time through the App's interface.

3. Future Data Handling (Planned Features)

Finnish Companion intends to implement features in future versions of the App that will allow Users, upon their express and voluntary consent, to create an account accessible via the Finnish Companion website/app. This account will enable seamless synchronization of User search data across multiple devices (web, iOS, computer). The data associated with such accounts shall be subject to the following:

  • Voluntary Account Creation: The creation of an account and the subsequent synchronization of data will be entirely optional. Users may choose to utilize the App without creating an account and without synchronizing data.
  • User Control: Users shall have the ability to delete their synchronized data at any time through the account settings within the App or on the Finnish Companion website.
  • Purpose of Data Collection: The data collected for synchronization purposes will be used solely to provide a consistent and seamless user experience across multiple devices.

4. Data Protection Principles

Finnish Companion is committed to upholding the following principles with respect to User data:

  • Privacy by Design: The App is designed with a focus on user privacy, minimizing data collection and implementing privacy-enhancing technologies.
  • Transparency: We are committed to providing clear and transparent information about our data handling practices.
  • Minimalism: We strive to minimize the amount of data collected and stored.
  • No Dark Patterns: We will not employ deceptive user interface designs or other manipulative tactics to trick Users into providing data or engaging in unintended actions.
  • No Bloatware or Adware: The App will not include unnecessary software that consumes system resources or displays intrusive advertisements.
  • No Hidden Purchases: We will not present concealed or misleading in-app purchases.
  • Commitment to Privacy-Oriented Design: We will follow generally accepted industry best practices to secure user data, such as: encryption, hashing, limited access, and physical security.

5. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Finnish Companion reserves the right to modify or amend this Policy at any time. Any changes to this Policy will be posted within the App and on the Finnish Companion website. Your continued use of the App following the posting of changes to this Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].