Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Skýra Retreat collects, uses and protects your personal data.
Effective date: 7 October 2025
1) Data Controller
Skýra Retreat
Ahventie 77,
96900 Saarenkylä, Finland
Privacy contact:
Venla Kiiskinen, Guest & Public Relations Lead
Tel: +358 (0)50 369 8899 ·
Email: venla@skyraretreat.com
2) Personal Data We Process
We process limited personal data that visitors provide through our website or in direct communication.
This may include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Messages or inquiries sent via contact forms or email
- Subscription data if you sign up for newsletters or updates
- Technical information collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookie data
3) Purposes & Legal Bases of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact requests and inquiries | Legitimate interest / pre-contractual steps |
| Sending newsletters or updates (if subscribed) | Consent |
| Website analytics and improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. data security) | Legal obligation |
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4) Sources
Personal data is primarily collected directly from you when you interact with our website, contact us by email, or subscribe to communications.
Technical data is automatically gathered through cookies and analytics tools.
5) Disclosures & Transfers
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, or email delivery.
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses are applied.
6) Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here:
- Contact and communication data: up to 12 months after the last interaction
- Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics and cookie data: typically 12–24 months
7) Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent (for marketing emails)
- Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman, Finland
8) Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyse usage, and improve performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or your browser settings.
9) Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including encrypted connections (TLS/SSL), access controls, and regular security updates.
10) Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any significant updates will be announced on this page.
The latest version is always available at skyraretreat.com/privacy-policy.
Last updated: 7 October 2025