This is a privacy policy for SC Transilvania L Centre SRL (doing business as Transilvania Language Centre,  Centrul de limbi străine Transilvania) (Transilvania Language Centre’, ‘Centrul de limbi străine Transilvania’ ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’), describes how and why we might collect, store, use and/or share (‘process’) your information when you use our services (‘Services’), such as when you:

• Visit our website at  https://transilvaniacentre.com, or any website of ours that links to this policy notice
• Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at: [email protected]

Data protection is of utmost importance to SC Transilvania L Centre SRL. While you can browse our website without providing any personal information, certain services offered by our company may require the processing of personal data. We always ensure that the processing of personal data, such as names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers, complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant data protection laws applicable to SC Transilvania L Centre SRL.

Through this data protection declaration, we aim to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Additionally, this declaration outlines the rights that individuals have regarding their personal data.

As the data controller, SC Transilvania L Centre SRL has implemented various technical and organisational measures to ensure the highest level of protection for the personal data processed through our website. However, it’s important to note that internet-based data transmissions may have inherent security risks, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, individuals have the option to provide personal data through alternative means, such as by contacting us via telephone.

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and maintaining transparency in our data processing practices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding data protection or your rights, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

SC Transilvania L Centre SRL is a data controller and the owner of the Transilvania Language Centre  online platform hosted on www.transilvaniacentre .com.

Purpose of collecting and processing personal data:

(a) The primary purpose of collecting and processing your personal data is to provide you with a high-quality experience regarding our services and the use of our website.

(b) The personal data we may collect and process include:

• Basic identification information such as your name, surname, and job title, which enables us to provide personalised materials within the courses and register your participation in specific events.
• Contact information such as your work or personal address, email address, and phone number, which allows us to communicate relevant information and provide appropriate support.
• Financial information such as bank account details and other relevant financial information, if necessary for the contractual relationship between us.

Limitations of personal data collection and use:

(a) We are committed to collecting and using only the personal data that is strictly necessary to provide our services and offer a personalised experience on our platform.

(b) The personal data we collect will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our privacy policy.

Retention and security of personal data:

(a) We retain your personal data for a reasonable period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected, or as required by applicable legal requirements.

(b) We take appropriate measures to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data against unauthorised access, improper use, disclosure, or destruction.

Disclosure of personal data to third parties:

(a) We will not disclose or transfer personal data to third parties unless permitted by law or with your explicit consent.

(b) If it becomes necessary to disclose data to third parties in connection with the provision of our services, we will ensure that these third parties adhere to the same high standards of privacy and data protection.

This provides a general overview of how we collect and process personal data. For detailed information on the collection and use of your personal data, please refer to our privacy policy.

Contact us at: [email protected]

Use of Facebook Plugins

Our websites utilise the social share feature (“plugins”) from the social network Facebook.com, operated by Facebook Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, USA (“Facebook”). These plugins are identified by the Facebook logo.

Activation and Consent

(a) Initially, the Facebook plugins are deactivated on our websites. They will only be activated when you click on the corresponding button. By activating them, a connection is established with Facebook, and your consent to the transmission of data to Facebook is expressed.

(b) If you are logged into Facebook when accessing our websites, Facebook may associate your visit with your account. If you click the corresponding button, the relevant information is directly transmitted from your browser to Facebook and processed there.

Additional Information about Data Collection and Processing

(a) For detailed information regarding the extent and purpose of data collection, as well as the subsequent processing by Facebook, please refer to Facebook’s Data Protection Notice.

(b) Additionally, you can access the privacy settings of your Facebook account to configure options and protect your privacy.

Privacy Protection

If you do not want Facebook to collect data about you through our websites, we recommend logging out of your Facebook account before visiting our site. This represents a description of the interaction with Facebook plugins on our websites. For more detailed information, we recommend consulting Facebook’s Data Protection Notice.

Use of “MailChimp” for Newsletter Distribution

About “MailChimp”

(a) For the distribution of our newsletters, we use the “MailChimp” platform, managed by Rocket Science Group, LLC, an American company headquartered at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

(b) The email addresses of our newsletter recipients, as well as other data described in this notice, are stored on “MailChimp” servers in the USA.

Use of Data by “MailChimp”

(a) “MailChimp” uses this information on our behalf to send and analyse newsletters.

(b) According to “MailChimp’s” statement, this data may be used by them to optimise and improve their own services, such as technical optimization of newsletter delivery and presentation or for economic purposes, such as determining the country of origin of recipients. However, “MailChimp” does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to personally contact them or transmit their information to third parties.

Data Protection and Agreements

(a) We trust in the reliability and security of the IT and data provided by “MailChimp.” “MailChimp” is certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield agreement and is therefore obliged to comply with EU data protection requirements.

(b) Additionally, we have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with “MailChimp.” Through this agreement, “MailChimp” commits to protect our users’ data, process the data on our behalf in accordance with data privacy regulations, and not transmit them to third parties.

For more detailed information about “MailChimp’s” data protection policy, please consult their Data Protection Policy available here.

Use of Google Analytics

About Google Analytics

(a) This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”).

(b) Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that allow the analysis of how you use the website.

(c) Information about your use of this website (including your IP address) collected by the cookie is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. However, if IP anonymisation is enabled on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission.

Use of Information by Google

(a) Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and providing other services related to website activity and internet usage.

(b) The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google.

Opt-out Options and Data Protection

(a) You can refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

(b) You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser add-on available at the following link: ( http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en).

(c) Additional information regarding the use of Google Analytics and data protection can be found at the following links: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9019185?hl=en#zippy=%2Cin-this-article and https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/.

Please note that the use of Google Analytics is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by Google Inc., and access and use of the service are governed by these terms and conditions.

Use of Google Maps

About Google Maps

(a) This website uses Google Maps to display maps. Google Maps is managed by Google Inc., headquartered at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

(b) By using this website, you agree that automatically generated data and data you enter may be collected, processed, and used by Google, its representatives, or third-party providers.

Terms of Use

(a) The terms of use for Google Maps can be found at the following link: Terms of Use for Google Maps.

(b) For more details regarding data protection, please access the data protection center on Google’s website: Data Protection Regulations.

Please note that the use of Google Maps is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by Google Inc., and access and use of the service are governed by these terms and conditions.

Subscription to our newsletters

SC Transilvania L Centre SRL provides a newsletter subscription service on our website. By subscribing to the newsletter, users agree to receive regular updates about offers. During the newsletter registration, we collect the IP address, date, and time of registration for the purpose of protecting against potential misuse of email addresses.

The personal data collected during newsletter registration is solely used for sending the newsletter. Subscribers may receive additional emails if necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for important updates. We do not share personal data collected through the newsletter service with third parties.

Subscribers have the right to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. The consent for data storage given during newsletter registration can also be revoked at any time. Each newsletter contains a link for revoking consent, and unsubscribing can be done directly on our website or by contacting us.

We value data protection and are committed to maintaining the privacy of our subscribers. If you have any questions or concerns about our newsletter or data processing practices, please contact us.

Our website, operated by SC Transilvania L Centre SRL, uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are text files stored in the user’s computer system through the web browser.

Cookies enable us to provide more user-friendly services and optimize the information and offers on our website. They allow us to recognize and differentiate users, making it easier for them to navigate the site. For example, cookies can remember login details or items placed in a shopping cart.

Users have the option to prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting their browser settings, and they can also delete existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may impact the full functionality of our website.

We respect your privacy and strive to ensure a seamless browsing experience. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us.

If you have chosen to receive communications related to the Information Service, we will store your data in order to provide you with this service for a period of 3 years from your last interaction with the received communications. After this period, we will request your consent again so that you can continue benefiting from the Information Service (Newsletter or Member Account).

If at any time you decide that you no longer wish to receive the Information Service (Newsletter or Member Account) and you withdraw your consent, we will respect your decision and cease processing your personal data for this purpose.

The personal data collected during the recruitment process and used to maintain records of previous recruitment processes will be stored for a period of 10 years from the moment you applied to SC  Transilvania L Centre SRL.

We will delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or when you withdraw your consent (if the processing of your data is based on consent). However, there may be cases where we are required by law to continue processing your personal data or where retaining the data is necessary for our backup and disaster recovery systems. In such cases, we will ensure that your personal data is securely stored.

You have the following rights regarding the processing of your personal data:

The right to access your personal data.

The right to rectify any inaccurate personal data.

The right to restrict the processing of your personal data. This right is available to you in the following circumstances:

• If you believe that your personal data we are processing is inaccurate.
• If the processing of your personal data is unlawful.
• If we no longer need your personal data for the intended purposes, but you require them for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
• If you object to the processing of your personal data while we verify our legitimate grounds for processing.

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or if you wish to make a request or exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: i [email protected]

We will carefully review each request and provide you with a response in a timely manner, within one month of receiving your request. If we require additional information from you or face complexities in addressing your request, we will promptly notify you and may extend the response time appropriately.

If you believe that we have not adequately addressed your requests or if you are dissatisfied with our responses, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing. You may also seek judicial remedies.

Development of contractual relationships with clients

Purpose of personal data processing

(a) As a client of SC Transilvania L Centre  SRL, we will process the personal data you provide us based on the contract between us. We will use this data to fulfil the contractual relationship and provide the services as specified in the contract.

(b) If we intend to process your personal data for any other purpose than the one you originally provided it for, we will inform you in advance and seek your consent.

Professional communications

Purpose of personal data processing for professional purposes

(a) If you are a client or have contacted us for professional purposes, we will process your personal data based on our legitimate interest to send you specific communications related to our Information Service (Newsletter) that are relevant to you and your business. These communications may include invitations to our events.

(b) When you subscribe to the Information Service (Newsletter) directly through our website or through other direct means of request, we will request your consent to process your personal data for the purpose of providing the subscribed services.

We assure you that the processing of your personal data will comply with the applicable data protection laws, and we will respect your rights and choices regarding the processing of your personal data.

As a general rule, we do not disclose or transfer your personal data to third parties. However, in cases where disclosure or transfer is necessary or required by law, we will inform you as soon as possible about such transfer, unless applicable laws, including rules governing professional secrecy, prevent us from providing such information.

If we disclose or transfer your personal data to third parties, we will do so in accordance with applicable laws and take necessary measures to ensure the integrity and protection of your data.

For the processing of personal data, we may engage authorised individuals or entities, such as IT solution providers required for business administration, including financial accounting solutions, contact management solutions, or conference organisers. We will enter into data processing agreements with these authorised individuals/entities, including appropriate clauses that ensure their compliance with applicable laws and provide an adequate level of data protection for your personal data.

Personal data is safeguarded against threats, and we take measures to ensure their protection through appropriate security measures and IT infrastructure. Additionally, we have implemented internal procedures that enable us to promptly detect, notify, and document any breaches of personal data security.

If we identify a breach of the security of your personal data that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing. You will be informed about any breaches of your personal data security that may entail a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

You can apply for a position at SC Transilvania L Centre  SRL by submitting your application via email. When applying, we will request information such as your full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Additionally, you will have the option to attach your CV and a cover letter according to your preferences.

Purpose of processing personal data related to the recruitment process:

Your personal data will be used in the recruitment process for the following purposes:

• Assessing your suitability for a position at SC Transilvania L Centre  SRL;

• Contacting you regarding your application;

• Managing the recruitment process;

• Notifying you about future job openings that align with your professional profile;

• Maintaining records of past recruitment processes in which you participated and the reasons for not receiving an offer or declining one.

We assure you that we will comply with the legal provisions regarding data protection and respect your rights concerning the processing of personal data within the recruitment process.

If we decide to make any changes to this privacy notice, we will publish a new version here, which will replace the current one.

Thank you for entrusting us with your personal data and for taking the time to read our privacy notice. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns regarding your personal data and how we process it.