Privacy Policy
Effective 08/07/2026
The data controller is Wasala Oy (VAT FI05186668), Finland. Wasala Oy operates the WasalaMarketplace.com service and is responsible for the processing of personal data associated with it.
1. Controller
Wasala Oy (EU), VAT FI05186668. Privacy-related enquiries can be sent through the contact form at the bottom of this page or by email to privacy@wasalamarketplace.com.
2. Personal data processed
- Account data: name, email address, username.
- Profile data: company details, description, optional phone number.
- Listing and offer data: content submitted by the user to the Service.
- Messages exchanged between users within the Service, as well as messages sent via the contact form.
- Payment and escrow transaction data (limited; payment providers handle payment details).
- Technical data: IP address, browser, device, cookies, usage logs.
3. Purposes and legal bases
- Providing the Service and managing user accounts (contract).
- Enabling transactions between buyer and seller (contract).
- Security, prevention of misuse, logging (legitimate interest).
- Compliance with legal obligations, such as accounting (legal obligation).
- Service development and analytics (legitimate interest).
4. Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary for the use of the Service or as required by law. Account and transaction data is generally retained for six (6) years as required by accounting legislation.
5. Disclosures and processors
Data is processed by service providers authorised by Wasala Oy (hosting, database, email, analytics, payments, escrow). Processing takes place primarily within the EU/EEA; any transfers outside the EU are made under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Data subject rights
Data subjects have the right to access their data, to request rectification or erasure, to restrict or object to processing, and to data portability. Requests can be made using the form below or by emailing privacy@wasalamarketplace.com. Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Finland: Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman).
7. Cookies
The Service uses essential cookies to maintain the session and security, and optional analytics cookies to develop the Service.
8. Changes
This policy may be updated as the Service evolves. The current version is always available on this page.
Contact form
Send a message to Wasala Oy about privacy or any other matter. We typically reply within a few business days.