Last updated: 29.05.2026
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Klarrium Oy (“Klarrium”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our website, contact us, request information, subscribe to communications, or use our services.
Klarrium is based in Finland and provides business consulting services related to cross-border collaboration, operational understanding, business expectations, financial insight and ESG-related advisory between Romania, Finland and the Nordic market.
We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable Finnish data protection legislation, and other applicable European privacy and electronic communications rules.
1. Data controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy is:
Klarrium Oy
Registered in Finland
Business ID: 3627321-1
Address: Kempele, Finland
Email: andreea.karsikas@klarrium.com
Website: www.klarrium.com
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with us:
2.1 Contact and communication data
When you contact us through the website, by email, through LinkedIn, or through another communication channel, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number, if provided
Company name
Job title or role
Country or market of interest
Message content
Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Business relationship data
If you are a client, potential client, partner, supplier, or business contact, we may process:
Contact details
Company information
Communication history
Meeting notes
Service interests
Proposal, contract and invoicing-related information
Information necessary to deliver consulting services
2.3 Website usage and technical data
When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information, such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of visit
Referring website
Cookie and consent preferences
This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies, depending on your consent settings and the tools used on the website.
2.4 Newsletter or marketing communication data
If you subscribe to updates, newsletters, resources or similar communications, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Subscription preferences
Communication engagement data, such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked, if such tracking is enabled
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
3. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data mainly when:
You fill in a contact form
You send us an email
You book a call or meeting
You subscribe to communications
You interact with us on LinkedIn or another professional platform
You become a client, supplier or partner
You visit our website and accept cookies or similar technologies
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through our website. Please do not submit sensitive personal data through contact forms or general email unless specifically necessary and agreed in advance.
4. Purposes and legal bases for processing
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis under the GDPR.
4.1 Responding to enquiries
We process contact information and message content to respond to enquiries and communicate with potential clients, partners and business contacts.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest or steps prior to entering into a contract.
4.2 Providing services
We process personal data necessary to provide consulting, advisory or related services.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract.
4.3 Managing client and business relationships
We process business contact data to manage relationships, proposals, meetings, communications, project delivery and follow-up.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest or performance of a contract.
4.4 Invoicing, accounting and legal obligations
We process necessary financial and administrative data to comply with accounting, taxation, record-keeping and other legal obligations.
Legal basis: Legal obligation.
4.5 Website functionality and security
We may process technical data to maintain website functionality, prevent misuse, improve security and ensure reliable operation.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
4.6 Analytics and website improvement
Where analytics tools are used, we may process website usage data to understand how visitors use the site and improve content, structure and performance.
Legal basis: Consent, where required by applicable cookie and electronic communications rules.
4.7 Marketing communications
We may send newsletters, updates or business-related communications to people who have subscribed or where otherwise permitted by law.
Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest, depending on the context and applicable law.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies.
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Others, such as analytics or marketing cookies, are used only where legally permitted and, where required, based on your consent.
We may use cookies for:
Essential website functionality
Security
Analytics
Performance improvement
Remembering cookie preferences
Embedded content or third-party services, if used
Non-essential cookies will only be used where you have given valid consent through the cookie banner or consent tool.
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website, if such functionality is enabled.
You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Third-party service providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our business and website. These may include, depending on the tools actually used:
Website hosting providers
Domain and DNS providers
Email and productivity tools, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
Analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar
Newsletter or email marketing tools
Booking or calendar tools
Accounting, invoicing or payment-related providers
CRM or project management tools
These providers may process personal data on our behalf as processors or, in some cases, as independent controllers.
We only use service providers where we have a valid business reason and appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. International transfers of personal data
Personal data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If we use service providers located outside the EEA, or if personal data is otherwise transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are used, such as:
An adequacy decision by the European Commission
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Additional technical, contractual or organizational safeguards where required
8. How long we keep personal data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Typical retention periods are:
Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a business relationship develops
Business contact data: for as long as the business relationship or legitimate business need continues
Client and contract data: for the duration of the client relationship and afterwards as required for legal, accounting or tax purposes
Accounting and invoicing records: as required by applicable Finnish accounting and tax law
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
Cookie consent records: for as long as necessary to demonstrate consent and manage preferences
Analytics data: according to the retention settings of the analytics tool used
When personal data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymous it securely.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
Right to data portability, where applicable
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making, where applicable
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
andreea.karsikas@klarrium.com
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
10. Complaints
If you believe that we process your personal data unlawfully or violate your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
As Klarrium is based in Finland, the main supervisory authority is:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman, Finland
Website: tietosuoja.fi
If you are located in Romania, you may also contact:
National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing, Romania (ANSPDCP)
Website: dataprotection.ro
You may also contact the supervisory authority in your own EU or EEA country.
11. Data security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
These measures may include:
Access controls
Secure email and account authentication
Password protection
Limited access to personal data
Use of reputable service providers
Regular review of tools and data access
Secure deletion where appropriate
No online system is completely risk-free, but we take reasonable steps to protect personal data.
12. Personal data breaches
If a personal data breach occurs and it is likely to result in a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms, we will notify the competent supervisory authority as required by law.
Where required, we will also inform affected individuals without undue delay.
13. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services, such as LinkedIn or external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before providing personal data.
14. Children’s data
Our website and services are intended for business users and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
15. Automated decision-making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, tools, legal obligations or data protection practices.
The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date.
17. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, contact:
Klarrium Oy
Email: andreea.karsikas@klarrium.com
Website: www.klarrium.com

