Last updated: April 29, 2026

SR-Instruments Oy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://www.sr-instruments.com/ (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, request information, or engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

SR-Instruments Oy is a Finnish company specializing in advanced optical measurement and inspection systems for the strip and foil industry (including pinhole detection and surface inspection solutions).

Company details:
SR-Instruments Oy
Kangaskontiontie 10
90240 Oulu, Finland
Business ID: FI09806211
Email: sales@sr-instruments.com
Telephone: +358 8 563 5800

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide

We may collect the following information when you:

  • Contact us via the contact form or email
  • Request a quote, brochure, or technical information
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
  • Communicate with us by phone, email, or other means

Categories of data: name, company name, job title, email address, phone number, country, and any other information you voluntarily provide in your message or inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries – Legitimate interest or steps prior to entering a contract
  • Providing product information and technical support – Legitimate interest
  • Marketing and communication (e.g., newsletter) – Consent or legitimate interest
  • Improving our website and services – Legitimate interest
  • Compliance with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner (if implemented).

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (if you create one).

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (IT, hosting, email service providers) who act as data processors on our behalf
  • Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) when necessary
  • Public authorities, if required by law

All third parties are bound by appropriate data processing agreements and confidentiality obligations.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Union/EEA. If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. In general, inquiry data is kept for up to 3 years after the last contact, unless a longer retention period is justified (e.g., for potential contracts or legal claims).

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sales@sr-instruments.com.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

SR-Instruments Oy
Kangaskontiontie 10, 90240 Oulu, Finland
Email: sales@sr-instruments.com
Phone: +358 8 563 5800

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutettu).