Introduction

The SPPar editorial platform ("we", "us", "the platform") is dedicated to strategic planning, organizational analysis, and business process optimization. We respect the privacy and protection of personal data of our website visitors and users.

By using the sppar.com website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. This policy applies to all information collected through our website.

What data we collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

• Identifying data: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us via the website form.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site (via cookies and similar technologies).
• Content data: Comments or feedback you voluntarily submit regarding published materials.

Data is not collected automatically

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., financial, health data) and do not use aggressive tracking techniques. Data collection is based on your explicit consent.

Purpose of data processing

We use your personal data exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

• To respond to your requests and questions sent via the contact form.
• To send you newsletters or editorial updates, only if you have explicitly subscribed.
• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience (using anonymous and aggregated data).
• To comply with legal obligations.

We will not use your data for direct marketing purposes without your separate and revocable consent.

Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies for basic functionality and analysis.

• Essential cookies: Are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how the site is used through tools like Google Analytics (anonymous data). You can refuse these cookies in your browser settings.
• Third-party cookies: May be placed by external services (e.g., for loading fonts). The privacy policies of these third parties govern their use.

By continuing to browse the site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Sharing data with third parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share data only in the following limited situations:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who help us operate the platform, under strict confidentiality obligations.
• If required by law or to defend our legal rights.
• In the event of a company reorganization (e.g., merger, acquisition), with the obligation of the acquiring party to respect this policy.

Data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), but only in countries with an adequate level of data protection recognized by the European Commission.

Your rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
• Right to rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to restriction of processing: You can request a limitation on how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You can receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: You can object to certain types of processing.
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent for processing based on it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the dedicated email address: privacy@sppar.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission system or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data retention period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless the law requires a longer retention period.

For example, contact data from the contact form is kept until your request is resolved and for a reasonable subsequent period for record-keeping. Anonymous analytics data may be retained for a longer period.

Policy changes

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

How to contact us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

• Privacy-related request email: privacy@sppar.com
• General email: info@sppar.com
• Phone: 0265606785
• Postal address: Str. Muncii 1A

For complaints you feel we have not resolved satisfactorily, you have the right to contact the national data protection supervisory authority.

Date of last update

This policy was last updated on May 15, 2024.