Cookies
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A cookie may be stored on the user's device permanently (stored cookie) or be deleted after the user leaves a service.
Cookies require user consent, so users can give their consent to storing cookies for example through the settings of a browser or some other application.
The purposes for which cookies are used in our web service:
- For popup windows
- For login forms for applications
- For non-personal information in the form of various usage and user metrics using Google Analytics -tools. You'll find the Privacy policy of Google here http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.htmlBy using the voas.fi, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
Use of personal data
Apartment renting activities by Vaasan opiskelija-asuntosäätiö sr (VOAS) require processing of personal data. The processing of personal data is based on a customer relationship, other relevant connection or the given consent of the customer. Personal data is used, for example, for customer relationship management, customer satisfaction surveys and other surveys, as well as customer communication, apartment maintenance activities and apartment marketing. VOAS pays particular attention to the protection of its customers’ privacy and personal data and complies with best data processing practices.
Personal data is collected mainly directly from customers. In addition, personal data is collected, for example, from the credit data register of Suomen Asiakastieto Oy and the national population data register of the Finnish Population Information Centre. In addition, VOAS may collect information on its websites related to users’ terminal devices by utilising cookies and other similar techniques, such as website analytics tools. As a rule, data collected is not disclosed outside VOAS excluding cases of apartment ownership change and cooperation parties specified in the data protection plan.
According to the Personal Data Act, each individual has the right to review the information regarding him or her stored in a register. A review request cannot be made by phone, but it must be in written form and signed by the requestor. Written review requests are to be sent to the following address: VOAS chief of customer relations, Hartmaninkuja 4, 65100 Vaasa. When making a review request, indicate your name, address and identity number, whether you want to review information related to a particular matter, all of the information or information from a certain period.
Customers have the right to require that data in the register concerning them, which is erroneous, outdated, defective or not necessary in terms of the processing, be rectified, erased or completed. Requests for rectification should be sent to: VOAS chief of customer relations, Hartmaninkuja 4, 65100 Vaasa.
