The main goal of Verkkouutiset is to create stories that specifically interest you.

To monitor the use of the content produced by our editorial team and to make the use of our services easier and faster, we use cookies. A cookie is a short text file that Verkkouutiset’s server saves in your browser’s memory.

When you visit our site for the first time, a cookie tool is available to you. You will be informed about which cookies the site uses and why. You will also be asked for your consent to use cookies. This consent is saved in your browser’s memory. If you wish, you can block the use of certain types of cookies. You can check and modify your cookie settings here: Cookie settings.

Why do we collect information about our readers? – We collect information to better understand our readers’ needs, to be able to create stories that specifically interest you, and to continuously develop our service.

How do we use the collected information? – We use the stored information about our readers to target and improve our service. For example, we anonymously track what kind of content is read on our site. We also use the collected information to show our readers the most interesting advertising possible.

With whom and why do we share the collected information? – We only share information with predefined partners. These include, for example, service providers and social media platforms. The site has security measures in place to prevent unauthorized parties from accessing the data.

How long do we retain the collected information? – We only retain information for as long as we have a legal and functional basis for keeping it. For example, if you want to cancel your registration on our site, you can completely delete your data yourself on the ”my information” page.

Cookies – When you arrive at our site, you are told what cookies the site uses and why. You are also asked for consent to use cookies. This consent is saved in your browser’s memory. If you wish, you can block the use of individual cookies and, for example, the display of targeted advertising. However, this does not mean that you will see fewer advertisements.

YOUR RIGHTS

Right of access You have the right to access the personal data we have stored about you. We only store personal data of registered readers. When you are logged into the site, you can check your data on the ”my information” page and, if necessary, correct, supplement, or delete your data yourself.

Direct marketing ban We do not sell or otherwise disclose your personal data to other parties. We transmit cookie-based pseudonymous data to our partners, which is used to target online advertising. However, these partners do not receive your personal data from us, and this type of advertising does not constitute direct marketing.

Right to object You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data if you feel that we have processed your personal data unlawfully or that we do not have a basis for processing your data.

Right to erasure If you feel that the processing of certain data concerning you is not justified or necessary, you have the right to have that data deleted or to restrict its processing. As a registered reader, you can check your data on the ”my information” page. If you want to completely delete your data, please send us a deletion request by email. You can also block the processing of your data stored in cookies yourself. See the previous section ”Cookies”.

Right to complain You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Ombudsman if you feel that we are violating current data protection legislation when processing your personal data.

Last updated on August 21, 2025.