Legal Notice & Policies

Last Updated: 2025-01-15

Welcome to the webpage of Muon Solutions Oy (“we”, “us”, “our”). This page outlines our terms of service, privacy practices, and compliance with data protection laws.

1. Legal Information

Website Owner: Muon Solutions Oy
Registered Address: Rakkarinne 9, 96900 Saarenkylä, Finland
Legal Representative: Marko Holma, CEO
Business Registration Number: 2759968-2
VAT Number: FI27599682
Contact Email: info@muon-solutions.com
Jurisdiction: Finnish law applies

1.1 Copyright Notice

© 2025 Muon Solutions. All rights reserved.

All content on this website, including text, graphics, research materials, and images, is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized copying, modification, or redistribution is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

Upon request, we may provide materials for educational purposes, provided they remain unmodified and include full attribution to Muon Solutions. For such enquiries, contact our communications department directly.

2. Terms of Use & Limitations

2.1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.

2.2. Intellectual Property Rights

All text, images, multimedia content, research findings, website design elements, proprietary software, and databases on this website are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. No content may be copied, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any form without explicit written permission.

2.3. Website Usage Restrictions

Users may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute website content without authorization.
  • Use the website for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
  • Attempt unauthorized access or engage in activities that compromise website security or functionality.

2.4. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or reliability, including in scientific or technical content.

2.5. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from website use, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2.6. External Links Disclaimer

This website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not own, operate, or control these external websites, nor do we endorse their content. Users should review the privacy policies, terms of use, and security measures of third-party websites before providing any personal data. We disclaim any liability for losses or damages incurred from third-party sites.

2.7. Website Downtime & Errors

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access and are not liable for temporary outages or errors.

3. Privacy Policy

We are committed to data protection and transparency.

3.1. What Data We Collect

We collect:

  • Personal Data (only if provided voluntarily via contact forms).
  • Non-Personal Data (e.g., website analytics, IP addresses, browser types).

3.2. How We Use Your Data

Data is used to:

  • Improve website functionality.
  • Analyse website traffic.
  • Respond to user inquiries.

3.3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell or trade user data. Some data may be shared with trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) for website optimization.

3.4. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Users from the European Economic Area (EEA) and California have rights over their data.

Your Rights Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Right to Deletion – Request data deletion.
  • Right to Object – Object to data processing under legitimate interests.
  • Right to Data Portability – Request data transfer (GDPR only).

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

  • Right to Know – Request details on data collection.
  • Right to Opt-Out – California residents may opt out of data sharing.

3.5. Data Retention Policy

  • Personal data (from contact forms) is deleted after two years, unless needed for ongoing communication.
  • Non-personal analytics data is retained for five years for performance analysis.

3.6. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, cloud storage providers) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure adequate protection under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable), or other approved transfer mechanisms. If you have concerns about international data transfers, you may contact us for more details.

3.7. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, restricted access, and secure storage) to protect personal data. However, users should take precautions when sharing sensitive information.

3.8: Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach, we will assess the risk impact and, where required, notify affected users and the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (or other relevant supervisory authority) within 72 hours, in accordance with Article 33 of GDPR. If you suspect that your data may have been compromised, please contact our communications department immediately.

3.9. Filing a Complaint

Users may file complaints with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman or their local EU data protection authority.

4. Cookie Policy

4.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to improve user experience.

4.2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies – Expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies – Remain until deleted.
  • Third-Party Cookies – Used by services like Google Analytics.

4.3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can accept, decline, or customize cookies via our Cookie Settings Panel. Additionally, most browsers provide settings to block or delete cookies, including third-party tracking cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities. We do not track users who enable ‘Do Not Track’ (DNT) browser settings, in compliance with GDPR.

5. Accessibility Statement

5.1. Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to make this website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

5.2. Accessibility Features

  • Alt text for images
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Contrast adjustments for readability

5.3. Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience difficulties accessing content, please contact our communications department.

6. Contact Information

For legal or privacy inquiries, please contact us:

For urgent privacy or GDPR-related concerns, you may also contact the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman at tietosuoja.fi.

Contact us for more information

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