6G Test Device

Data Privacy

Data Privacy Notice of 6G Test Centre

This Data Privacy Notice applies to the 6gtc.com web service and to visitor data collected and processed on the web service.

The 6G Test Centre values your privacy and strives to provide a secure experience. This Privacy Notice informs you about the data we gather when you use our website or services, how we use and handle that data, and your rights regarding your personal information.

The term “6G Test Centre” refers to the testing and research infrastructure operated by the University of Oulu in collaboration with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and affiliated projects. When you use the 6G Test Centre’s website or services, your data is used and handled by the 6G Test Centre.

Data Controller

6G Test Centre
University of Oulu
Pentti Kaiterankatu 1
P.O. Box 8000, 90014 Oulu, Finland

Unit in Charge of the Processing

6G Test Centre, University of Oulu
Research Director: Hannu Nikurautio
Email: 6gtc(at)oulu.fi

University Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo(at)oulu.fi

How We Handle Your Personal Information

We may collect some information about you when you visit our website or contact our team. For example, if you register for events or subscribe to a newsletter, we may collect your contact details, including your name and email address. We process personal information solely for the purposes listed in this Privacy Notice and for service-specific needs, which may include:

  • Communicating with you regarding events, projects, and services
  • Ensuring the technical functionality of the web service
  • Analysing and improving the user experience

The 6G Test Centre is not responsible for data handling practices on external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn or Facebook) where users may share information.

Data Security

We use technical and organisational measures, such as encryption and secure access protocols, to protect your personal data from unauthorised access or misuse. If you make online payments through our website, industry-standard security measures (e.g., SSL authentication) are employed to ensure data confidentiality.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The purpose of processing personal data is to maintain and develop the 6G Test Centre’s web service. This includes improving functionalities, ensuring security, and collecting necessary technical data for system diagnostics.

Our use of personal data complies with the legal obligations of the University of Oulu, which serves society through education, research, and technological development as stipulated by the Finnish Universities Act (558/2009).

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies are categorised as:

  1. Necessary Cookies
    These cookies ensure the technical operation of the website and do not require your consent.
  2. Statistics Cookies
    Used to collect anonymous data on website usage to improve service. These require your consent, which can be managed through the cookie settings on the website.
  3. Marketing Cookies
    These cookies track user activity across websites to display relevant advertisements. Your consent is required for these cookies.

We use Google Analytics to measure and improve our website’s performance. You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing a browser add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Personal Data to Be Processed

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Data derived from website use, such as page visits, browser type, and geographic location
  • Data you submit via contact forms or direct communication, including name, organisation, and email address

Data is processed only as necessary and is retained according to the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.

Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be transferred within the University of Oulu and VTT for the maintenance, development, and analysis of the web service. We disclose personal data to external parties only when necessary for technical support, such as through Google Analytics.

Data Storage and Transfers

Data collected is stored in secure data centres, primarily within the EU/EEA. In some cases, data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA with appropriate safeguards, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to data processing under certain circumstances
  • Right to data portability where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact the University’s registry office at kirjaamo(at)oulu.fi for additional instructions.

Right to File a Complaint

If you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman in Finland. Contact details are available on the Ombudsman’s website.

Technical and Organisational Measures

The 6G Test Centre employs technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorised processing, accidental loss, or damage.