Personal data and cookies

Information about cookies and the processing of personal data

On this page you will find summarised information about cookies and the processing of personal data on our website samk.fi.

Processing of personal data on our website

You do not need to provide any personal information when you visit our site. When you visit our site, your device automatically sends us anonymous technical information (e.g. IP address, browser type and where you came from). We also use cookies to collect information about how you use the site. See the Cookies section for more information.

On some pages we may ask for your personal information so that we can contact you.

We do not disclose personal information about SAMK or its partners, affiliates, subsidiaries and subcontractors to third parties. All relevant subcontractors have agreed to our guidelines on the processing of personal data.

For more information on the processing of personal data on Information security page.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies store various information about your device; for example, browser language, device location and technical features.

We may from time to time store the following information on your computer in cookies, provided that you have given your consent for cookies to be stored on your device:

  • whether you have consented to the use of cookies on the site
  • you are logged in.

Website visitor tracking

In addition to the above, cookies are also stored by Google Analytics, the analytics service we use to collect and analyse information about how the site is used and how we can best provide users with the information they need.

Cookies are not used to identify you personally, cookies are only used for the purposes described above.

If you do not wish to receive cookies from Google Analytics, you can block them by selecting the “Block cookies” setting in your browser.

Disable the use of Google Analytics visitor tracking on our website

Cookies related to advertising services

We use Google Adwords to market our website. Google Adwords may store cookies on your device that allow us to track the success of our advertising campaigns and how users who have come from our ads spend their time on our site.

If you do not wish to receive cookies from Google Adwords, you can block them by selecting the “Block cookies” setting in your browser. You can also manage your settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Contact

You can contact us at any time to check that your personal information is correct. At your request, we will correct or delete incomplete, incorrect or outdated personal data.

If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

For more information on how to make a request, please visit the Information security page.