Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 16, 2025

Name: Shamisen in Finland

Website: https://www.shamisenfinland.com

Operated by: Lukuluku Oy (Business ID: 3441730-6)

Email: shamisen.fi@gmail.com​​

 

1. Overview

 

Shamisen in Finland, operated by Lukuluku Oy, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, register for lessons, rent instruments, or make purchases through our Wix platform.

 

 

2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following personal information from you:

 

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Postal address (for shipping, billing, or rental purposes)

• Payment information (processed securely through Wix Payments)

• Any details you provide through contact or application forms

 

We do not collect sensitive personal data or information from minors under 16 years of age.

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

 

• To process lesson registrations, rental applications, and product purchases

• To communicate with you regarding your bookings, purchases, or inquiries

• To maintain records for accounting and legal compliance under Finnish law

• To improve our services and user experience

 

We never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

 

4. Data Retention

 

We retain your personal data for up to one year after your lesson or rental period ends, unless a longer retention period is required by Finnish accounting or legal obligations.

After that, your data will be securely deleted.

 

 

5. Data Storage and Security

 

Your information is stored securely through Wix (our website and payment platform) and other GDPR-compliant systems.

We take all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

 

 

6. Data Sharing

 

We may share limited data with third-party service providers only when necessary:

 

• Wix – for website hosting, forms, and payment processing

• Email and form systems – for communication purposes (e.g., Google Forms or Gmail)

 

These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data only under our instruction.

 

 

7. Cookies and Analytics

 

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic.

You can choose whether to accept or reject cookies through the cookie banner displayed on our site.

Rejecting cookies may limit some functionality, but you can still browse and use our services.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

 

 

8. Your Rights

 

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

 

• Access your personal information

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw your consent at any time

 

You can manage, modify, or request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at shamisen.fi@gmail.com.

We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.

 

 

9. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

 

Shamisen in Finland

Operated by Lukuluku Oy (Business ID: 3441730-6)

Email: shamisen.fi@gmail.com

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