Data Controller: ASOCIATIA THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, CUI: 50704878
MUNICIPIUL BUCURESTI, SECTOR 1, STR. GEORGE CALINESCU, NR.52A, SC.1, ET.4, AP.9 Contact for Data Privacy/Data Subject Rights: contact@fredel.co
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy Notice describes how ASOCIATIA THE GOLDEN CIRCLE collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website, specifically when you register for an event, submit a contact form, or subscribe to our newsletter. We are committed to processing your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Personal Data We Collect and How We Use It
We only collect the minimum amount of data required for each specific purpose, in line with the Data Minimisation principle.
A. Data Collected for Event Registration
Personal Data Collected: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number.
Purpose of Processing: To process your registration, manage your attendance at the event, create attendee lists/ badges, and send essential logistical communications (e.g., confirmation, schedule changes, venue information). Legal Basis for Processing: Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). This data is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligation to you as an event attendee.
Retention Period: Your data will be kept for a maximum of 12 months after the event concludes, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., for tax or auditing purposes). After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
B. Data Collected for Contact Form / General Inquiry
Personal Data Collected: Name, Email Address, and any other personal data you voluntarily include in your message.
Purpose of Processing: To receive and respond to your specific inquiry, question, or customer support request and maintain a record of the communication.
Legal Basis for Processing: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest is operating an effective customer communication and support service, which you would reasonably expect when you submit an inquiry, and which is not overridden by your data protection interests.
Retention Period: Your data will be kept for a maximum of 12 months after the inquiry is resolved.
C. Data Collected for Newsletter Subscription
Personal Data Collected: Email Address.
Purpose of Processing: To send you promotional content, updates, news, and information about our products or services, as specifically requested by you.
Legal Basis for Processing: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Your consent is obtained via a clear, active, and separate opt-in action.
Retention Period: We will retain your email address until you withdraw your consent (unsubscribe).
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow us to understand how our website is being used.
Types of Cookies We Use
A. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly. These cookies enable basic functions like page
navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – necessary for the website to operate. Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, cookie consent preferences.
Retention: Session-based or up to 12 months.
B. Analytics Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Technologies Used: Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager).
Data Collected: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, referring website, IP address (anonymized).
Retention: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
C. Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
Purpose: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the
effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand which marketing channels are most effective.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Technologies Used:
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Google Ads (ID: AW-17644058006): Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns, enables remarketing, and measures ad performance.
• Meta Pixel (ID: 1451618542614762): Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads, enables custom audiences, and measures campaign effectiveness.
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Google Tag Manager (ID: GTM-P7K59V7N): Manages and deploys marketing tags without modifying code.
Data Collected: Pages visited, actions taken on our website, device information, IP address, unique identifiers, ad interactions, conversion events.
Retention: Up to 90 days for Google Ads, up to 180 days for Meta Pixel.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
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Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics and marketing.
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Reject All: Only necessary cookies will be used.
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website,
or by contacting us at contact@fredel.co.
Google Consent Mode V2
We implement Google Consent Mode V2, which adjusts how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. If you decline marketing cookies, Google Ads will operate in a limited mode that doesn’t use cookies for ad personalization while still allowing conversion measurement in an aggregated, privacy-preserving way.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about how third-party services use cookies:
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Google: Google Privacy Policy
• Meta (Facebook): Meta Privacy Policy
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you block all cookies, some
parts of our website may not function properly. You can learn more about managing cookies in your browser:
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Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
4. Sharing Your Data (Third Parties)
We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.
Your data may be shared only with essential third-party service providers who act as our Data Processors. They
process your data strictly on our documented instructions and are required to comply with GDPR:
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Hosting Providers: For the secure storage and operation of the website and all data.
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Email Service Providers: To manage the sending of event communications and the newsletter.
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Google LLC: For analytics and advertising services (Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager). Data may be transferred to the USA under appropriate safeguards.
• Meta Platforms, Inc.: For advertising services (Meta Pixel). Data may be transferred to the USA under appropriate safeguards.
A list of our key Data Processors and details of their data locations can be provided upon request.
International Data Transfers: Some of our service providers (Google, Meta) are based in the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@fredel.co.
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Right to Access (Art. 15): The right to request copies of your personal data.
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Right to Rectification (Art. 16): The right to request that we correct or complete data you believe is inaccurate.
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Right to Erasure („Right to be Forgotten”) (Art. 17): The right to request that we delete your personal data, for instance, when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or when you withdraw consent.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): If processing is based on consent (e.g., the newsletter), you have the
right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal is as easy as giving consent (e.g., by clicking the „unsubscribe” link in any email).
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Right to Object (Art. 21): The right to object to processing based on legitimate interest (e.g., the contact form).
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Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
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Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): The right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
6. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
8. 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 significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated „Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@fredel.co
Data Controller: ASOCIATIA THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
CUI: 50704878
Address: MUNICIPIUL BUCURESTI, SECTOR 1, STR. GEORGE CALINESCU, NR.52A, SC.1, ET.4, AP.9
Last Updated: January 12, 2026