We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily: Your name, email address, and any messages you send us through contact forms or email.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on lessons, quiz scores, and interaction with vocabulary cards — used to improve your learning experience.
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address, collected automatically when you use our platform.
• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files placed on your device to remember preferences and support analytics (see Section 5).

We use the data we collect to:

• Deliver and improve Finnish language learning content
• Personalize your learning experience and track progress
• Respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests
• Analyze how users interact with our lessons to improve content quality
• Send occasional updates or newsletters (only with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data to serve targeted advertisements or sell it to third parties.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only in these circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted tools like Google Analytics or hosting services that help us operate the platform, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, users will be notified before data is transferred.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
• Our platform does not require account registration for basic lesson access.
• Contact forms and newsletter signups are intended for users aged 13 and above.
• If a parent or guardian believes their child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 10. We will promptly delete such information.
• Children under 13 should use this platform under parental supervision.

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how learners engage with Finnish content:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., language preference).
• Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to track page views and lesson engagement. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense ads are displayed, Google may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Depending on your location (including the EU/EEA under GDPR and Finland's data laws), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages of survivalfinnish.com
• Limited access to any personal data collected
• Use of reputable, security-audited hosting providers

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you not to share sensitive information through any online platform.

Our platform may contain links to external websites such as YouTube, Facebook groups, Kela.fi, or other Finnish language resources. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we will post a visible notice on the website
• Continued use of Surfi after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

We recommend checking this page periodically.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy — including requests from parents regarding children's data — please reach out: