🕊 Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Hiiru the Mouse

Last updated: October 2025
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1. Who we are

This website (hiiruthemouse.com) is owned and operated by Ulla Sainio, an independent author and illustrator.
You can contact us by email at

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2. What personal data we collect and why

We collect only the data that is necessary to keep the website functioning and to understand how visitors use it.

We may collect:

  • Basic analytics data (e.g. pages visited, approximate location, browser type) via Google Analytics or similar tools.
  • Email address and message content, if you contact us directly by email.
  • Technical data such as IP address, used to secure the website and prevent spam (through WordPress security plugins).

We do not collect or store sensitive personal information.
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third parties.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Essential functionality (for example remembering your language or cookie consent)
  • Analytics (to help us improve content and usability)

You can control cookies in your browser settings.
You can also withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie banner or by clearing cookies in your browser.

4. Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram posts).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website, and those sites may collect data about you.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies as well.

5. How we protect your data

We use secure HTTPS connections and reliable hosting to protect visitor data.
Access to administrative areas is password-protected and limited to the site owner.

6. How long we retain your data

We keep analytics data for up to 14 months.
Emails and correspondence are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your message.

7. Your data rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Ask us to correct or delete it
  • Withdraw your consent for analytics cookies

To do so, contact

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8. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or law.
The latest version will always be available on this page.