Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ADOBOB GLOBAL NETWORK S.R.L. (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Romanian data protection laws.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:

• Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, consumer protection laws).
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, network security, and business development.
• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing communications).

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
• Business Information: Company details, VAT number (for B2B transactions)
• Communication Records: Correspondence through our contact forms or email
• Order Information: Purchase history, delivery addresses, payment information (when applicable)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns
• Cookies: As described in our Cookie Policy

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling business inquiries and supplier partnership requests
• Verifying business credentials and establishing commercial relationships
• Communicating about our services and responding to questions
• Processing orders and managing customer relationships (when applicable)
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining website security and preventing fraud
• Improving our website and services
• Sending marketing communications (only with your consent)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, email services, payment processors) under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Business Partners: With your explicit consent, for specific business purposes.
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and auditors under professional confidentiality obligations.

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate security measures and process personal data only as we instruct them.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Binding Corporate Rules

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:

• Business inquiries: 3 years from last contact
• Commercial contracts: Duration of contract plus 7 years (for legal and tax purposes)
• Marketing consents: Until consent is withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity
• Website logs: 12 months
• Accounting records: 10 years (as required by Romanian law)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@adobob.com. We will respond within one month.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

15. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian supervisory authority:

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP)
Address: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, București
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro