Effective Date: 03/03/2025
1. Introduction
Reeshe Ry (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a non-profit organization based in Finland, committed to mental health awareness, education, and support. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, engage with our content, or interact with our partners.
As a Finland-based organization, we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter).
- Donor Information: If you make a donation, we may collect your payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers).
- Community Engagement Data: If you join our events, programs, or discussions, we may collect your responses, participation details, or preferences.
2.2 Information We Automatically Collect
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and analytics data (collected through services like Google Analytics to improve our website experience).
- Marketing and Advertising Data: When you engage with our awareness campaigns, we may collect interaction data through Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and similar platforms.
2.3 Information from Third-Party Partners
- We may receive anonymized data from our partners (e.g., mental health initiatives, research institutions) to improve our impact assessment and services.
- If you sign up through a third-party platform (e.g., Eventbrite for events, donation platforms), their privacy policies apply to their data collection.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide educational resources, mental health programs, and support initiatives.
- To manage newsletter subscriptions and communication about our work.
- To process donations securely and maintain financial transparency.
- To conduct awareness campaigns through digital advertising and measure their effectiveness.
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience through analytics tools.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our platform.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR (Article 6), we process your personal data based on:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – When you subscribe to newsletters, join events, or opt into marketing campaigns.
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) – To improve our website, raise awareness, and evaluate our impact.
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – For financial record-keeping (e.g., donation records).
5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share limited data with:
- Service Providers & Partners: Hosting services, payment processors, and mental health initiatives we collaborate with (only when necessary).
- Marketing & Analytics Platforms: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads for awareness campaigns (only aggregated, non-personal data).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
6. International Data Transfers
Since we work with partners outside Finland and the EU, some data may be transferred internationally. When doing so, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:
- Data Protection Agreements with Third-Party Providers.
- Use of EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for:
- Providing services and fulfilling our mission.
- Legal compliance (e.g., donation records for financial regulations).
- Marketing purposes (until you opt out).
You can request data deletion at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an individual in the EU, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing – Request to limit data usage.
- Right to Object – Opt out of direct marketing or certain processing activities.
- Right to Data Portability – Request your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@reeshe.org.
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and users should take precautions when sharing personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, services, or data practices. We will notify users of significant changes.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Reeshe Ry
Teollisuuskatu 3, 00510 Helsinki, Finland
Email: info@reeshe.org