Last updated: September 12, 2024
Effective date: September 12, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes the data collection, use, and sharing practices of Asociația Argos Pentru Protecția Animalelor, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, Blvd. Bucureștii Noi, Sector 1, Ilfov. For inquiries, please contact us at george@asociatiaargos.ro. This policy applies to the use of our website, asociatiaargos.ro, hereafter referred to as the “Service.”
By accessing and using our Service, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from accessing or using the Service.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Revised policies will be posted along with the new effective date. Changes will take effect 1 day after publication. Continued use of the Service after this period constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for updates.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect and process the following data when you interact with the Service:
• Personal information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, address, billing details, payment information.
HOW WE COLLECT THIS INFORMATION
We collect and process your information in the following ways:
1. Account creation: No accounts are created on our website.
2. Interaction with the site: Through cookies, including tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other cookies per our Cookie Policy.
3. Consent-based actions: Subscriptions to newsletters.
4. Direct contact: When you contact us through forms or email.
5. Payment processing: Securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). We do not store card details.
HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
• Marketing and communication
• Providing support
• Ensuring site security
• Administrative information
• Obtaining consent for Terms & Conditions
We will not use your data for other purposes without obtaining prior consent unless required by law.
DATA SHARING
We do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except in limited circumstances such as:
• Marketing agencies, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Data analysis partners
Data sharing with third parties is limited to the agreed purposes and retention period. We may share information to:
1. Comply with legal obligations or court orders.
2. Demonstrate user consent to this Privacy Policy.
3. Respond to claims regarding rights violations.
In the event of a merger or acquisition, collected data may be transferred to the new owner.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. Anonymous and aggregated data may be stored indefinitely.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on applicable laws, you have the right to:
• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Receive a copy of your data.
• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
• File complaints with the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at george@asociatiaargos.ro. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with applicable laws.
You may opt out of marketing communications or personalized ads by modifying settings or contacting us directly. Please note, some data is essential for the Service to function, and withdrawal of consent may limit functionality.
COOKIES & TRACKING
For details about cookies and tracking technologies, refer to our Cookie Policy.
SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our Service may contain links to external sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
CONTACT / DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at george@asociatiaargos.ro. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.