Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Overview

Polapaikka.com is a personal portfolio website by Mila Maes. The site is designed to collect as little visitor information as possible. Optional analytics are used only if you choose to allow them in the cookie banner.

Cookies

This website uses essential local storage to remember your cookie preference. If you allow analytics, Google Analytics may set analytics cookies such as _ga and related identifiers to help understand how visitors use the site. Analytics cookies are optional and are not used unless you consent.

Cookie settings

You can change your choice at any time by opening the cookie settings below.

Data collection

This website does not have contact forms, newsletter signups, or user accounts. If analytics are allowed, Google Analytics collects usage information such as pages visited, approximate location, device/browser information, referral source, and interactions with the website. This information is used to understand site performance and improve the portfolio experience.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC. Analytics is configured through Google Consent Mode so analytics storage is denied by default and enabled only after consent. Advertising storage, ads user data, and ads personalization are denied by default. Polapaikka does not use Google Analytics for advertising personalization.

External links

This site contains links to external websites including Instagram, Flickr, Darkroom (print shop), Bandcamp, and various exhibition and publication websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies and data practices, which are beyond the control of Polapaikka. Please review their respective privacy policies when visiting those sites.

Hosting

This is a static website. Hosting providers may process standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, requested pages, timestamps, and security logs to deliver and protect the site.

Copyright

All photographs and artwork displayed on this website are © Mila Maes / Polapaikka. All rights reserved. No images may be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission from the artist. For licensing, print purchases, or collaboration inquiries, please reach out via Instagram.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact Mila Maes via Instagram (@polapaikka).