Last updated: March 2026
This privacy policy explains how samiporkka.com collects, uses, and protects any information when you visit this site.
Who we are
This website is operated by Sami Porkka. The website address is https://samiporkka.com — a personal blog, based in Finland.
What data we collect and why
This site collects minimal data. Here’s what gets collected and why:
Contact form: When you use the contact form, your name, email address, and message are collected solely to respond to your inquiry. This data is not shared with third parties or used for marketing.
Comments: If you leave a comment, your name, email address, and the comment content are stored. Your email is never published publicly. An anonymized version may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile picture if you use that service.
Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site. This only activates with your consent. No personal data is collected without your explicit permission.
Cookies: This site uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics (with consent). You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner.
Embedded content: Some posts may include embedded content from external services (such as YouTube). Embedded content behaves as if you visited that site directly and may collect its own data.
How long we keep your data
Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Comments are kept indefinitely unless you request removal.
Your rights
Under GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data this site holds about you. To exercise these rights contact: hello@samiporkka.com
Hosting
This site is hosted by Hostinger. Their privacy policy is available at hostinger.com/privacy-policy.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated occasionally. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the latest version.
Contact
For any privacy related questions reach out at hello@samiporkka.com