Privacy Policy

1. Who is responsible for your personal data?

Auree acts as the data controller for personal data processed under this Policy and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable data protection legislation.

2. What personal data we collect

We collect personal data directly from you and automatically through your interaction with our Services.

Information you provide

We may process information such as:

• Name, professional title, and organizational role
• Email address, telephone number, and other contact information
• Billing and invoicing details
• Social media identifiers or contact information (such as LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Instagram)
• Communications with us, including inquiries, support tickets, and correspondence
• Information related to customer relationships and projects

Technical and usage information

We may also collect technical information relating to the use of our website or Services, including:

• IP addresses
• Usage logs and timestamps
• Browser and device information
• Device identifiers
• Operating system details
• Application settings and configuration data

3. Why we process personal data and legal bases

We process personal data only where we have an appropriate legal basis.

Providing Services and managing customer relationships

Personal data is processed to deliver contracted Services, administer projects, maintain customer relationships, and manage communications.

Legal basis: Contract performance.

Marketing communications

We may send information about our services, updates, feedback requests, or other relevant communications.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Service improvement and security

Personal data helps us:

• Maintain information security
• Prevent misuse
• Improve performance and reliability
• Develop new features and services

Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

4. Sharing personal data with others

We may share personal data with selected third parties when necessary.

Examples include:

Group companies

Personal data may be shared within the Continuent for purposes including internal reporting, sales coordination, and marketing activities.

Continuent acts as an independent controller for disclosed information.

Service providers

Trusted partners and subcontractors may process data on our behalf under contractual obligations and only according to our instructions.

Legal obligations

We may disclose information:

• To authorities where required by law
• During legal proceedings
• To comply with regulatory requirements

Corporate transactions

Personal data may be transferred during mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or sale of assets.

Protection of rights and safety

Disclosure may occur where necessary to:

• Protect our legal rights
• Investigate fraud
• Respond to government requests
• Protect individuals' safety

5. International transfers of personal data

Some suppliers or service providers may process personal data outside the EU/EEA. When such transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards, including:

• European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, where applicable

These mechanisms are intended to ensure an adequate level of protection.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website (www.auree.com) uses cookies and related technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be used to:

• Enable core website functionality
• Remember preferences
• Measure website performance
• Improve user experience
• Deliver relevant advertising

We categorize cookies as:

Essential cookies

Required for operation of the website.

Functional cookies

Support enhanced features and personalization.

Analytics cookies

Help us understand website usage through aggregated and anonymized statistics.

Marketing cookies

Used to provide advertising tailored to user interests. Non-essential cookies are activated only after receiving your consent through our cookie banner. Cookie settings can be updated anytime via the cookie controls available on the website.

7. How long we retain personal data

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or to meet legal obligations.

Typically:

• Customer-related information is retained throughout the customer relationship
• Certain records may be preserved afterward where required by accounting, contractual, or legal obligations

When retention is no longer justified, personal data is deleted or anonymized.

8. Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Receive data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

You also have the right to object to direct marketing, profiling, or targeted advertising.

Requests can be submitted to:

You may additionally modify advertising preferences through cookie settings on our website.

Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with your supervisory authority.

In Finland, the competent authority is:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Finland)

9. Data security

We apply appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Disclosure
• Misuse
• Loss
• Alteration
• Destruction

Access to personal data is restricted to individuals who require it for their work responsibilities. Despite security measures, no system can guarantee absolute protection.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on:
Auree website

Changes become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

11. Contact information

Questions concerning this Policy or our handling of personal data can be directed to: