Effective date: 03.10.20251. Background and Purpose of processingAuroraMath ry (hereinafter “AuroraMath”, “EO STEM Jam” or “we”) is a Finnish non-profit association (Y-tunnus 3538272-3) dedicated to creating engaging educational environments and organizing STEM events such as EO STEM Jam for children and families.
In connection with our operations and to be able to provide our services and the EO STEM Jam event, we may collect and process personal data of you and your children as participants of EO STEM Jam (“You”).
AuroraMath ry is the controller of the personal data related to EO STEM Jam. For operational, technical, and marketing purposes, AuroraMath ry cooperates with EO-Space Oy, a Finnish limited liability company, which acts as a data processor and event operator supporting communication, ticketing, and marketing functions. EO-Space Oy previously organized EO STEM Jam events and continues to provide operational services under AuroraMath ry’s direction.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to describe and explain how we process personal data in connection with EO STEM Jam, what personal data we collect and how you may use your rights as a data subject.
In this Privacy Policy, “Services” refer to the EO STEM Jam event as well as the website https://eo-space.fi, including applicable features such as online ticketing, registration, volunteering, surveys, and event-related communication.
2. Information we collect2.1 Directly from you, or approved third partiesWe collect a variety of information from you when you provide it to us directly, when we request it from you, or when you give us permission to get it from a third-party source. This information includes, but is not limited to:
- Attendee registration information: name, email address, telephone number, and information about your child (e.g. age, grade level).
- Payment and billing information: name, address, email address, telephone number, and payment details. Shared only with payment providers to complete the transaction.
- Event survey responses: feedback to improve our events (optional).
- Customer support information: inquiries or complaints.
2.2 Information you generate using our servicesWe may collect information about the ways in which you use and interact with our services, such as, but not limited to, the types of tickets you buy.
2.3 From your browser or deviceWe automatically collect certain information from your browser or device when you use our services, such as device identifiers, operating system, log information, IP address, cookies, and tracking technologies.
3. How we use your information3.1 Providing and improving the requested servicesWe use your personal data as necessary to run the events, such as to register attendees (children and parents/guardians), issue tickets, and facilitate information sharing.
3.2 Communicating with youWe use your personal data to:
- contact you regarding your registration,
- notify you of any changes to our policies and practices,
- provide you with organizational updates, reminders, and related materials,
- inform you about future EO STEM Jam events organized by AuroraMath ry.
These communications are considered part of the service and do not require separate marketing consent.
3.3 Marketing (separate consents)- If you opt-in to receiving marketing communications from EO Space / AuroraMath, we will use your personal data to send you news and special offers about EO Space clubs, workshops, and other educational activities beyond the EO STEM Jam festival.
- If you opt-in to receiving partner marketing, you may also receive offers and promotional messages from EO Space partners.
- You can withdraw your consent at any time.
3.4 Photos and videos- As part of the event, photos and videos may be taken. By registering, you agree that such materials may be shared within closed participant groups (e.g. event chat, shared folders) for the purposes of the event.
- With your separate consent, photos and videos of you and/or your child may also be used in public sources such as websites, social media, or promotional materials.
- You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us.
3.5 TrackingWe may use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to understand website usage, target advertising, and measure the popularity of certain content.
3.6 AdvertisingWe may use your personal data to show you advertising on other websites, based on your consent and preferences.
3.7 Legal obligations and rightsWe may use your personal data to protect our rights and properties, prevent fraud or illegal activities, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
4. Legal bases for processing your informationWe process your personal data based on:
- performance of contracts (ticket sales and event participation),
- your consent (e.g. marketing, public photo/video use),
- compliance with legal obligations,
- protection of vital interests,
- legitimate interests (e.g. improving services, ensuring security).
5. Our legitimate interestsWe use your information where necessary to pursue our, your, and others’ legitimate interests, including:
- Enhancing event security and user experience,
- Preventing fraud and abuse,
- Conducting analytics,
- Sharing information and photos/videos inside closed participant groups (unless you object).
6. Sharing with third partiesWe do not share personal data with third parties outside of our organization unless one of the following circumstances applies:
- EO-Space Oy: We share certain personal data with EO-Space Oy for event operation, communication, and marketing purposes. EO-Space Oy processes such personal data strictly on behalf of AuroraMath ry.
- Payment providers and authorized service providers: We share data with providers who handle payments, IT, storage, accounting, and marketing services.
- Legal reasons: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
7. Data retentionWe retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain our legitimate interests, and comply with legal obligations. Generally, data is retained up to one year after the event, unless longer retention is required.
8. Data transfersIf personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g. to cloud or payment providers), we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Your rightsYou have the following rights under applicable data protection law:
- Right to access
- Right to object
- Right to rectify
- Right to erasure
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to restriction of processing
You may exercise your rights by contacting us.
9.1 Lodging a ComplaintYou can lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (tietosuoja.fi).
10. SecurityWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. Despite these measures, the Internet is not a fully secure environment.
11. ChildrenAttendees under 18 may attend EO STEM Jam with a parent or guardian. Normally we collect parent/guardian data only, unless children’s data is strictly necessary (e.g. for registration, age group assignment, or workshop safety).
- Parental consent is always required.
- Consents for data processing, optional marketing, and use of photos/videos are collected during registration.
12. Direct marketingYou can opt out of direct marketing at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us.
13. Contact usData ControllerAuroraMath ry (Y-tunnus: 3538272-3)
Post address: Aapelinkatu 10 B 9, 02230 Espoo, Finland
Visiting address: Otakaari 7 B, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Email: info@auroramath.fi
Website: https://auroramath.fi
Event Operator / Data ProcessorEO-Space Oy
Aapelinkatu 10 B 9, 02230 Espoo, Finland
Email: support@eo-space.com
Website: https://eo-space.fi