LVM.fi is the website of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications. It contains a variety of information produced by the Ministry, including press releases, publications and descriptions of ongoing projects. The website provides information in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The most comprehensive information is provided on the Finnish pages.

On 29 March 2023, LVM.fi service was transferred to the Government’s joint publication platform. The structure of the service and the presentation of information follow the Government online communication model. The first version of the web service was launched on 5 December 1995.

1. Structure and usage

The site is made up of six main sections: press releases, areas of expertise, publications, the Ministry, the administrative sector, and contacts.

The breadcrumb trail at the top of each page shows where you are on the site. The footer on the page has a site map that describes the structure of the site using a list of the main headings and subheadings.

The search box at the top of each page helps you find the information you are looking for.

2. Web browsers and terminal devices

The website uses responsive design, meaning that the content adapts to the device being used. The pages display best using the latest version of your browser. The website can also be viewed using earlier versions, but in this case you may not be able to use all of the features available.

3. Subscription services

To receive the latest news and information about recent publications, you can subscribe to our e-mail news service. It is also possible to subscribe to several RSS feeds. The most important news services can be found under the Press releases section.

4. Cookies

The Ministry of Transport and Communications website uses cookies. They are used to enhance the functionalities of the website or to collect data for statistical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s computer to help keep track of the use of the website and for other functions.

The Ministry collects general statistics on the use of the website in order to improve the service. These include the number of visitors to the site, the popularity of individual pages and the pages from which the user has linked to the service. The user data collected on the site includes the time of the visit, the pages visited, browser type, operating system and screen resolution.

The analytics data collected is anonymous in nature. The data is analysed in groups, meaning it is not possible to identify individual users.

We will always ask for your consent to use analytics cookies. Technical cookies are essential for the functioning of the website. Their use does not require separate consent.

Necessary cookies

AWSALB and AWSALBCORS. Server environment cookies for providing a load balancing functionality in the system and connecting the user to a specific session. Valid for one week.

COOKIE_SUPPORT. A publishing system cookie that stores information on whether or not users have enabled cookies in their browser settings. Valid for one year.

GUEST_LANGUAGE_ID. A publishing system cookie that stores information on users’ language preferences on the website. Valid for one year.

ID. A publishing system cookie that includes a unique identifier. This cookie is generated only for registered users. They include all users logged in to the system, from media and extranet users to administrators. Expires when the browsing session ends.

COMPANY_ID. A publishing system cookie used to track the user's logging in to the system. This cookie is generated only for registered users. They include all users logged in to the system, from media and extranet users to administrators. Expires when the browsing session ends.

JSESSIONID. A publishing system management cookie used for linking users to their sessions. The cookie expires when the session ends.

LFR_SESSION_STATE_20158. A publishing system cookie that connects a user to a session and manages the session. Expires when the browsing session ends.

yja_cookie_acceptance. A cookie that remembers whether or not the user has enabled cookies as well as the extent of the acceptance. The cookie is saved only if the site uses cookie acceptance and the visitor responds to the cookie consent. Valid for one year.

Analytics cookies

Visitor tracking and quality control cookies that help us develop the website and ensure that it serves its purpose. The use of analytics cookies requires the user's consent. The data collected will not be used for marketing purposes, nor will visitor tracking data be disclosed outside the Government. Ministries can, however, use visitor tracking data from each other’s websites in order to develop their online communication.

The service providers are the Government Centre for Information and Communication Technologies Valtori and its contractual partners.

Lvm.fi service uses the following analytics cookies

Snoobi siteanalytics – JavaScript library is used to collect visitor information of the website without identifying visitors.

Snoobild
Used to distinguish users. Valid for two years.

SnoobiID
Used to distinguish users. Valid for the duration of the session.

Snoobisession_lvm_fi
Maintains the session. Valid for the duration of the session.

Snoobi30minute_lvm_fi
Keeps track of the session if the user navigates to another website or browser tab. Valid for up to 30 minutes.

Snoop_test (or Snoobi-test)
Used to check if cookies are enabled in the browser. Valid for the duration of the session.

Snoobi_Rand
A cookie with a random number indicating that the Snoobi program code has been downloaded. The number does not include any elements that can be used to identify the user. Valid for the duration of the session.

Snoobi
Random unique number to recognise the browser for future visits. Valid for two years.

More information at:
https://support.snoobi.info/support/solutions/articles/44000853329-snoobi-s-use-of-cookies

Disabling cookies

This site uses a cookie banner. When you visit the website, you can choose to enable or disable non-essential cookies. If you choose to disable cookies, no non-essential cookies will be installed.

If a visitor has blocked the storage of cookies using the browser settings or uses a private browsing mode, the cookie banner selection cannot be saved. If the ‘Do Not Track’ feature is turned on, consent for the use of cookies will not be requested but cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website will automatically be enabled and all other cookies will automatically be rejected.

To change your cookie preferences, click on the button at the end of the page. You will then see the cookie banner again.

5. Linked pages

The website includes links and connections to third parties’ websites. Linked pages are subject to their respective terms of use. For example, the videos on the site are hosted by YouTube.
Information on cookies used by social media services is available in the privacy policies of the services.

6. MyFonts service

The site uses fonts from the Monotype Imaging Inc. MyFonts service. The service monitors the number of font downloads. The service does not collect users' IP addresses or other personal data.

7. Technical log data on the website

Technical log data is collected on the use of the online service and the telecommunications connections used to access it. This data is necessary for the provision of the service and for ensuring information security. The log data includes information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as their IP address and time stamp. This log data is used only to enable the provision of the service via the telecommunications network and to investigate any disruptions and information security incidents.

The processing of personal data in the context of online service provision and ensuring information security is necessary to allow the Ministry of Transport and Communications to comply with its legal obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation.

8. Copyrights

The Ministry of Transport and Communications, or the information provider mentioned in connection with the material, owns the copyright to the texts and images published on the website.

9. Legal notice

The website is the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
In making the content available, every effort is made to keep the information up-to-date and accurate. The Ministry is not responsible for any expenses or damage caused by possible errors in the website content, nor is the Ministry responsible for any harm caused by technical problems or any material published by external parties and linked to the website.

Linked pages are subject to their respective terms of use. The Ministry of Transport and Communications assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any third-party products or information provided on third-party websites. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is not responsible for the operation of third-party websites linked on our website.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications cannot guarantee the confidentiality of messages sent through an open information network.

No material on this website can be considered an offer, request or commitment that is binding on the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications retains the right to update, edit or change the terms of use and the content and visual image of the website. Users are advised to check the terms of use in force on this page from time to time. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has the right, at any time and for an unspecified reason, to suspend the provision of these website services, for example for the duration of maintenance and updates.

If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be in violation of an unconditional legal provision or is otherwise unenforceable, this part will not affect the validity of any other section of the Terms of Use.

Finnish law shall apply to these terms of use and their interpretation, aside from cases in which there is a conflict between the legal provisions in question.

10. Feedback and contact information

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for the website and it is maintained by the Ministry Communications. The website content is the responsibility of the Ministry’s departments and units.

Please send any questions or feedback about the activities of the Ministry to [email protected]. If you have questions or feedback about the website, please write to [email protected].

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