Privacy Policy

Last updated September 2026.

1. Introduction

Oy Tamware Ab (”Tamware”, ”we”, ”our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our customers, suppliers, business partners, website visitors, job applicants, and other individuals with whom we interact.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (”GDPR”).

By interacting with Tamware, visiting our website, contacting us, applying for a position, or otherwise engaging with us, you acknowledge the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Notice.

2. Data Controller

Oy Tamware Ab
Business ID: 0209164-7
Yrittäjänkulma 5
FI-33710 Tampere
Finland
Email: info@tamware.com
Website: https://www.tamware.com

Tamware acts as the data controller for personal data described in this Privacy Notice.

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

Depending on your relationship with Tamware, we may process the following categories of personal data:

Contact Information

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Business address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Customer and Supplier Information

  • Contact details
  • Contract-related information
  • Purchase and delivery information
  • Communication records

Recruitment Information

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Education and qualifications
  • Employment history
  • References
  • Recruitment correspondence

Website and Digital Interaction Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage data
  • Cookie identifiers
  • Marketing preferences

Visitor Information

  • Visitor registration details
  • Company represented
  • Vehicle registration number where applicable
  • Security-related information required for facility access

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data:

  • Directly from you
  • From your employer or organization
  • Through communication with Tamware
  • Through our website and contact forms
  • Through recruitment processes
  • From publicly available professional sources
  • From business partners where legally permitted

5. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Customer and Supplier Relationship Management

We process personal data to:

  • Manage customer and supplier relationships
  • Handle inquiries and requests
  • Prepare quotations and contracts
  • Deliver products and services
  • Provide technical support

Legal basis: Performance of a contract and legitimate interest.

Sales and Marketing

We process personal data to:

  • Maintain business contacts
  • Send business-related communications
  • Invite contacts to events and exhibitions
  • Inform customers about products and services

Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent where required.

Recruitment

We process personal data to:

  • Evaluate job applications
  • Assess qualifications and suitability
  • Communicate during recruitment processes

Legal basis: Legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures.

Website Administration and Security

We process personal data to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website performance
  • Protect systems and information assets

Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We process personal data when required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Fulfil accounting and taxation requirements
  • Meet regulatory obligations
  • Protect legal rights and interests

Legal basis: Legal obligation.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used after obtaining your consent.

Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.

7. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be disclosed to:

  • IT and hosting service providers
  • Website service providers
  • CRM and ERP system providers
  • Logistics and transportation partners
  • External professional advisors
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and only for authorized purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Tamware primarily processes personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Should personal data be transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

  • The purposes for which it was collected
  • Contractual obligations
  • Legal requirements
  • Legitimate business interests

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the relationship and applicable legal requirements.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of.

10. Data Security

Tamware applies appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Accidental loss
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

Security measures are continuously reviewed and updated as necessary.

11. Personal Data Breaches

In the event of a personal data breach, Tamware will investigate the incident without undue delay and take appropriate corrective actions.

Where required by law, Tamware will notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals within the timeframes established by GDPR.

12. Your Rights

Subject to applicable legislation, you may have the right to:

Right of Access

Request information regarding the personal data we process about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.

Right to Restriction

Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to Data Portability

Receive personal data in a structured and commonly used electronic format where applicable.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

13. Supervisory Authority

In Finland, the supervisory authority responsible for data protection matters is:

Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Lintulahdenkuja 4
00530 Helsinki
Finland
Website: https://tietosuoja.fi

14. Contact Us

Questions concerning this Privacy Notice or the processing of personal data can be directed to:

Oy Tamware Ab
Yrittäjänkulma 5
FI-33710 Tampere
Finland
Email: info@tamware.com
Phone: +358 3 283 1111
Website: https://www.tamware.com