Data Protection
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 February 2026
1. Data Controller
New-Steel Oy (NS Group)
Business ID: 0750983-8
Teollisuuskatu 11, 83500 Outokumpu, Finland
Email: jarno.surakka@nsgroup.fi
2. Data Collected
We collect personal data through the contact form on our website and automatically during website usage.
Contact Form
- Name (required)
- Company
- Email address (required)
- Phone number
- Message subject and content (required)
Technical Data
The following data is collected automatically during website usage:
- IP address
- Cookie data
- Website usage data (browser type, visit time, pages viewed)
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is used solely for:
- Responding to contact requests
- Processing requests for quotation
- Customer communication related to the inquiry
- Website analysis and development
- Marketing based on consent
Data will not be used for direct marketing without separate consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing of personal data is based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Legal bases for processing:
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — responding to contact requests and managing customer relationships
- Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)) — processing quotation requests and orders
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — analytics cookies and marketing
- Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) — accounting and tax legislation
5. Data Storage
We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose of processing or as required by law. Contact form data is sent via email to the company's internal email addresses and is deleted as part of normal email management.
6. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. The website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect data during transmission.
7. Data Disclosure
Personal data is not disclosed to third parties, nor is it transferred outside the EU/EEA.
8. Cookies
The website uses the following cookies:
Necessary Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| nsgroup_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 365 days |
Analytics Cookies (optional)
If you accept analytics cookies, the website may use Google Analytics to analyse visitor traffic. Analytics data is processed in an anonymised manner and individual users cannot be identified.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button at the bottom of the page.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request rectification or erasure of your data
- Restrict the processing of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Data portability (transfer your data to another system)
10. Contact and Complaints
For data protection inquiries, please contact: jarno.surakka@nsgroup.fi. You may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman).
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Changes take effect when the updated policy is published on this page. We recommend checking this page periodically.