Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

Jaara-festivaali ry (PRO: 3533848-2), Insinöörinkatu 32 A 29, 33720 Tampere, Finland. Contact for data protection matters: info@biedribadzimtabiedriba.org, +35814333900.

2. Whose data we process

We process personal data of members, volunteers, donors, event participants, artists, partners and people who contact us through this website.

3. What data we collect

• Contact details such as name, email address, phone number and postal address.
• Membership and volunteer information, including role, availability and emergency contact where necessary.
• Donation records required by Finnish accounting legislation.
• Messages you send us through the contact form or by email.

4. Purposes and legal basis

We process data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Finnish Data Protection Act. Legal bases include performance of membership obligations (Art. 6(1)(b)), legal obligations such as keeping a membership register under the Associations Act and accounting records (Art. 6(1)(c)), our legitimate interest in organising activities and communicating with supporters (Art. 6(1)(f)), and your consent for newsletters and photographs where required (Art. 6(1)(a)).

5. Sharing of data

We never sell or rent personal data. Data is shared only with trusted service providers acting on our behalf (for example email and accounting services) under data processing agreements, or with authorities where required by law. Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Retention

Membership data is kept for the duration of membership and deleted within one year of its end. Accounting records are retained for the periods required by the Finnish Accounting Act. Contact form messages are deleted within 24 months unless an ongoing matter requires otherwise.

7. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify and erase your data, to restrict or object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (tietosuoja.fi).

8. Security

Access to personal data is limited to volunteers who need it for their role. We use password-protected, access-controlled systems and train our volunteers in confidential data handling.

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance

By using this website you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Purpose of the website

This website provides information about the activities of Jaara-festivaali ry, a non-profit association. Content is provided for general information and may be updated without notice.

3. Intellectual property

Texts, photographs, logos and other materials on this site belong to Jaara-festivaali ry or to the artists and photographers who have granted us permission. They may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without prior written consent. Sharing for non-commercial, informational purposes with attribution is welcomed.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the website, including submitting unlawful, abusive or misleading content through our forms, attempting to gain unauthorised access, or disrupting its operation.

5. Events and participation

Participation in our events is subject to event-specific guidelines and the instructions of our volunteers and safety staff. We may refuse access to anyone whose behaviour endangers or harasses others.

6. Liability

We make every effort to keep information accurate but cannot guarantee it is complete or current. To the extent permitted by Finnish law, we are not liable for damages arising from the use of this website or linked third-party sites.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Finland. Disputes shall be resolved in the Pirkanmaa District Court.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Jaara-festivaali ry does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin in its membership, event access, or community programs.

Scope

This commitment applies to membership admission, volunteer recruitment, board elections, artist selection, workshop and youth programme enrolment, and access to all events and services. It extends equally to ethnicity, language, disability, health, family status, political or other opinion, and any other personal characteristic, in line with the Finnish Non-Discrimination Act (1325/2014) and the Act on Equality between Women and Men.

Accessibility and inclusion

We actively work to remove barriers: choosing accessible venues, keeping events free or low-cost, offering information in Finnish and English, and welcoming requests for reasonable accommodation.

Reporting concerns

Anyone who experiences or witnesses discrimination or harassment at our activities may contact the board confidentially at info@biedribadzimtabiedriba.org. Every report is taken seriously, handled confidentially and responded to without delay. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is prohibited.