Do you collect personal data?
No. The counter collects only anonymous data and does not identify individuals, so it causes no problems for privacy or data protection.
People Counter
Privacy-first visitor counting
Valfi's people counter offers a fast and reliable way to count visitors in shopping centres, retail stores, public spaces and other venues using AI. The counter collects no personal data and raises no privacy concerns. It comes with a web-based analytics platform, and the data is stored on Finnish servers.
Benefits
Key benefits
No personal data
The counter collects only anonymous data and identifies no individuals, so it raises no privacy concerns.
Web analytics and API
Browser-based analytics and data on secure Finnish servers, also available through a REST API.
Real-time figures
See visitor flows as they happen, by entrance, zone and time of day.
Easy installation
We install the counter for you, or guide your facilities team through it.
How is the counter installed?
The sensor is mounted above or beside the entrance, pointing towards the walkway. We can install it for you, or guide your facilities team through the process. The counter connects to the building's existing LAN, or runs on a dedicated power and network source.
Accurate, responsible people counting
When you need a reliable and secure people counter for a shopping centre, retail store or public building, Valfi's solution is the right choice. We make footfall analytics effortless, so you can optimise your space and start making data-driven decisions from day one. The counter collects anonymous data and is installed discreetly at the entrance, fully respecting visitor privacy.
Privacy by design
Our people counter uses sensor-based technology that is both highly accurate and reliable. The sensor is mounted above or beside the entrance, pointing towards the walkway. Visitor counts and statistics are available through our own web-based reporting tool. All data is stored and processed on Finnish servers.
For shopping centres and public buildings
The people counter is an excellent fit for large and small shopping centres as well as public spaces, covering a broad range of use cases:
- Real-time measurement of visitor flows
- Tracking direction of movement
- Monitoring individual zones within a building
- Efficient management of security, checkout and cleaning resources
- Visitor tracking for events
- Optimising building life cycles and energy efficiency
References
Trusted by museums, cities and shopping centres
Finnish National Museum
Automated AI-powered visitor counting and analysis.
Häme Castle
Real-time visitor counting and analytics for the castle's walkways.
Satama Areena
Real-time visitor flow and utilization tracking for a new event arena.
City of Oulu
School cafeteria visitor analytics to help reduce food waste.
Colliers Finland
Shopping center analytics and data integrations to APIs.
Kauppakortteli Pekuri
AI-powered customer flow analysis in a shopping center.
Relove Café & Second Hand
Visitor analytics for a café & second-hand chain in Helsinki and Tampere.
More customers and case studies on our About page.
FAQ
Questions & answers
Where can I see the visitor numbers?
In a browser-based reporting tool developed by Valfi, in real time. The data is stored and processed on secure Finnish servers, and it is also available through a REST API for integration with your own systems.
Is it suitable for a small shop, or only for shopping centres?
Both. The solution scales from a single small shop to large shopping centres and public buildings.
Ask us more, or get in touch, and we'll map out your premises.