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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 15, 2025

1. Data Controller Identity

The personal data controller is TOTAL ISO CERT SRL, operating under the commercial brand AlfaByte, based in Romania.

Contact email: contact@alfabyte.ro

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact form data: name, email address, phone number (optional), message
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, visit duration
  • Cookies: necessary functional cookies and analytics cookies (with your consent)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries sent through the contact form
  • Providing requested services
  • Improving the website and user experience
  • Website traffic analysis (only with your consent)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: for contact form submission and analytics cookies
  • Legitimate interest: for website operation and security, and necessary functional cookies
  • Legal obligation: for compliance with applicable legislation

5. Data Storage Duration

Contact form data is stored for a maximum of 12 months from the date of collection, or until the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled.

Technical data collected through analytics cookies is stored according to the analytics provider's policy (e.g., Google Analytics, maximum 26 months).

6. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: you can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: you can request deletion of personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability: you can request transfer of data in a structured format
  • Right to object: you can object to data processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to withdraw consent: you can withdraw your consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint: you can file a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) in Romania

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at contact@alfabyte.ro.

7. Cookies

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Necessary/functional cookies: essential for website operation (cookie preferences, session). These do not require consent.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how the website is used (Google Analytics). These are only activated with your explicit consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit or through your browser settings.

8. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Hosting service providers: for storing and serving the website
  • Google Analytics: for traffic analysis (only with your consent)
  • Competent authorities: when required by law

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or disclosure. These include data transmission encryption (HTTPS/SSL), access control, and regular backups.

10. International Data Transfer

When using analytics services (Google Analytics), data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area. These transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Policy Changes

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact

For any questions or requests related to personal data protection, you can contact us at: