Introduction
The operator of bhct.transylvaniatrust.ro (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) is committed to protecting personal data and takes every possible measure to ensure that the personal data of visitors and users is kept secure. The following privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
1. Data Controller Information
Data Controller Name: FUNDAȚIA TRANSYLVANIA TRUST
Address: str. Breaza nr. 14A, Cluj-Napoca
Registry of Associations and Foundations: 36/1996
Tax Number: CIF 8394547
Contact: bhct@transylvaniatrust.ro
Phone Number: +40 745 141 540
For any inquiries, please contact us using one of the above-listed contact details.
2. Data We Collect
During the use of the Website, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, residential address.
- Account Data: Username, password (encrypted), profile settings.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device data, location data (if permitted by you).
- User Behavior Data: How you use the Website, which pages you visit.
- Payment Data: Billing information collected during payment transactions (through secure third-party payment providers).
3. Methods of Data Collection
We collect data in the following ways:
- Provided by You: During registration, contact, newsletter subscription, or when you provide personal data.
- Automatic Collection: Through cookies, log files, or analytical services.
- Information from Third Parties: For example, if you log in through Google or Facebook accounts.
4. Use of Data
We use the data for the following purposes:
- Account Management: Creating, managing, and customizing user accounts.
- Service Provision: Ensuring the functions of the Website and improving the user experience.
- Communication: Contacting for support purposes, sending newsletters, and notifications.
- Security: Protecting the account, preventing abuse, and implementing security measures (e.g., password encryption, two-factor authentication).
- Marketing: Sending promotional materials with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: Fulfilling mandatory legal requirements (e.g., accounting obligations).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Improving Website Performance: Enhancing the operation and user experience of the Website.
- Customizing the User Experience: Storing your preferences.
- Displaying Targeted Ads: Showing personalized ads based on your browsing habits.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the website.
- Functional Cookies: Used to store your preferences.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing activity to show targeted ads (e.g., Facebook Pixel).
You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser or the cookie management tool available on the Website.
6. Third-Party Services
In certain cases, we may share your data with trusted third parties who help operate the Website and provide our services:
- Payment Providers:
- Login and Authentication Providers: (e.g., Google or Facebook login)
- Analytics and Advertising Providers: (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads)
All third parties comply with GDPR regulations and ensure the secure handling of your data.
7. Data Retention Period
We retain your personal data as long as necessary to provide our services or as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your data unless we are required by law to retain it (e.g., for accounting purposes).
8. Data Security
We keep your personal data secure through the following measures:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted and securely stored.
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to the data.
- Regular Security Audits: We continuously update and monitor our security measures.
While we do our best to protect your data, please be aware that data transmission over the internet is never completely secure, and you should understand the associated risks.
9. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request the correction or updating of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data if it is no longer necessary for processing.
- Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another provider.
- Restriction: You may request the restriction of data processing in certain cases.
- Objection: You may object to the use of your data for marketing purposes.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the details below.
10. Data Transfer Outside the EU
In certain cases, your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to guarantee an adequate level of data protection (e.g., EU-approved model clauses, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield).
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or changes to our services. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly to stay informed about updates.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using one of the following methods:
Email: bhct@transylvaniatrust.ro
Phone Number: +40 745 141 540
Postal Address: str. Breaza nr. 14A, 400253
