PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 20 May 2026
Welcome to Saksham.
Saksham is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Finnish data protection laws.
1. DATA CONTROLLER
Saksham
Finland
Email: team@saksham.fi
Saksham acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through our services, website, workshops, and communications.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following personal information when you register, contact us, or participate in our activities:
Name of participant or parent/guardian
Email address
Phone number
Age of participant
Class registration and attendance details
Any information you voluntarily provide through forms or communication
We only collect information that is necessary for the operation of our classes, workshops, and related communication.
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
Consent – for photography/video use, newsletters, and optional communications
Contract – to manage registrations and participation in classes or workshops
Legitimate interest – to communicate important updates, manage activities, and ensure smooth operation of services
Legal obligation – where required by applicable law (e.g., accounting or record-keeping requirements)
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Your personal data is used to:
Manage registrations and participation in classes and workshops
Communicate schedules, updates, and important information
Respond to inquiries and messages
Organise and improve our activities and services
Share event-related announcements and information
We do not sell or use your personal data for third-party marketing purposes.
5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
For children under the age of 13, parental or guardian consent is required for providing personal data. For participants aged 13–17, we recommend that a parent or guardian provides consent, especially for participation, communication, and media use.
6. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Photos and videos may be taken during classes, workshops, or performances for promotional or educational purposes (for example, website or social media use). Such content will only be used with appropriate consent from a parent or guardian (for minors) or the participant. If you do not wish to be included in photos or videos, you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at:
7. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
We store personal data securely and only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy.
Typical retention periods include:
Registration and participation data
Communication records: retained as needed for ongoing interaction
Financial or administrative records (if applicable): retained as required by law
Photo/video content: retained until consent is withdrawn or no longer needed for promotional purposes
8. DATA SHARING AND PROCESSORS
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may use trusted third-party service providers (data processors) to operate our services, such as:
Website hosting providers
Email or communication services
Form or registration tools
These providers process data only on our behalf and under appropriate data protection agreements.
9. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing in certain cases
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Requests can be sent to: info@saksham.fi We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
11. COOKIES
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. If additional cookies (such as analytics or tracking cookies) are used, consent will be requested through a cookie banner before activation. You may adjust or withdraw cookie preferences at any time.
12. CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Saksham
Email: team@saksham.fi