Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 15, 2026
Taloustiede Helsingin Yliopisto (The Economics Department of the University of Helsinki) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning that information. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and your visit. This information helps us understand how our site is used and how we can improve it. The types of information collected may include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system on your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you access on our website, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your stay on those pages.
We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number through automated means when you simply browse our site, unless you choose to provide it to us voluntarily (e.g., through a contact form or newsletter subscription).
Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
How We Use Cookies:
- To understand and save your preferences for future visits.
- To compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website service, provide the service on our behalf, perform website-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
An example of a third-party service we might use is web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), which helps us track and report website traffic. These services may collect information directly from your browser. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more details on their data collection and usage practices.
Advertising
Taloustiede Helsingin Yliopisto generally does not display third-party advertisements on its website. If we were ever to engage in advertising activities, this Privacy Policy would be updated to reflect such practices, including details on the types of advertising, data collected, and your choices regarding such data.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: