Privacy and Data Protection Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This Privacy and Data Protection Policy explains how Sparkling Romania, property of Iulia Țigău, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with the website www.sparklingromania.com.
Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled in a transparent, secure, and lawful manner, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Romanian legislation.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
Name: Iulia Țigău
Project: Sparkling Romania
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Email: iulia@sparklingromania.com
3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT
We collect and process only the personal data necessary for the purposes described below. This may include:
- Identification data: first name, last name (only if voluntarily provided).
- Contact details: email address (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or event communications).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and usage data (through cookies or analytics tools).
- Communication data: messages, questions, or feedback you send via email or contact forms.
We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive data (such as health, religion, political opinions, or similar).
4. PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
Your data is processed only for specific, legitimate purposes and based on one of the legal grounds established by GDPR:
| Purpose | Example | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter communication | Sending updates, event invitations, or new articles | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Event participation | Registration and communication for Sparkling Romania–related events | Performance of a contract / legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b), (f) GDPR) |
| Website analytics and improvement | Understanding site traffic and user engagement (through anonymized tools) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Responding to inquiries | When you contact us directly by email or form | Consent / legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(a), (f) GDPR) |
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at iulia@sparklingromania.com.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
- Event registration data: for the duration of the event and up to 12 months afterward for reporting or follow-up.
- Communication data: up to 12 months after resolution.
- Technical/cookie data: according to the cookie policy (typically 6–24 months).
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
Sparkling Romania does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.
Your data may be shared only with trusted service providers, solely to the extent necessary to operate the website or deliver specific services (e.g., email newsletter platforms, web hosting providers, analytics tools).
These third parties are carefully selected and bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements in compliance with GDPR.
We may also disclose personal data if required by law or a competent public authority.
7. DATA SECURITY
We take all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
While we strive to ensure full data security, no internet transmission is entirely risk-free. Users are encouraged to take standard precautions when sharing personal information online.
8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – to know what data we hold and how it is used.
- Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – to request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restriction of processing – to limit how your data is used in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object – to oppose certain processing activities (e.g., marketing communications).
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
📧 iulia@sparklingromania.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.
10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As a rule, personal data is processed and stored within the European Union. If, for technical reasons, data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., through certain third-party services), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may include links to external websites or social media pages. Sparkling Romania is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
12. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on www.sparklingromania.com .
The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the most recent revision was made.
13. CONTACT
If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please contact:
Iulia Țigău
📧 iulia@sparklingromania.com
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www.sparklingromania.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) at www.dataprotection.ro.