Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Privacy

At Parsuma Oy, we value the trust you place in us. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal data when you explore our multicultural publications, buy from our creative marketplace, read in our digital library, or participate in our literary events. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, process, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

To deliver our services effectively, we collect details that you share directly with us, such as:

• Account Credentials: Email address, alias/pseudonym, and authorization credentials when registering for a Cultural Passport.
• Transactional Records: Verification data for marketplace checkout, purchase history, and licensing files for secure escrow digital downloads.
• Communications: Message content, topic selections, and email details sent through our contact form.

3. Processing and Usage of Data

We process your personal data under legal bases such as performing contracts, complying with legal obligations, and pursuing legitimate business interests. We use your data to:

• Manage your secure reader progress and Cultural Passport rewards (XP and stamps).
• Facilitate transactions between buyers and cultural creators in our creative marketplace.
• Deliver digital ebooks and audiobooks securely via temporary escrow download links.
• Provide support and respond to contact requests securely.

4. Data Retention and Security

Your details are kept only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined. For instance, temporary escrow download keys automatically expire 48 hours after purchase. We implement state-of-the-art administrative, technical, and physical security measures to shield your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

5. Your Legal Rights

Under the GDPR, you hold rights regarding your personal data: the right to access, rectify, or request erasure of your data; to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting our data protection officer at info@parsuma.fi.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to align with legal, technical, or business changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we safeguard your information.