Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 27.02.2025

Romanian Organisation for Community Advancement CIC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

* Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (if provided through contact forms or registrations).

* Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

* Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience (see our Cookie Policy for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

* Respond to inquiries or provide support.

* Manage event registrations, memberships, or donations.

* Improve website functionality and security.

* Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data based on:

* Consent: When you opt-in to communications.

* Contractual Obligation: To provide services you request.

* Legitimate Interest: To improve our website and services.

* Legal Obligation: To comply with laws.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share it with:

* Service Providers (e.g., hosting providers, email services).

* Legal Authorities if required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

* Access, update, or delete your data.

* Withdraw consent for marketing.

* Request data portability.

* Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) if you feel your rights are violated.

7. Data Retention

We only retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, contact us at:


Email: contact@rouca.org 
Phone: +44 7843620186