PRIVACY POLICY

1. General Information

The protection of personal data is a priority for Andrei-Cristian Popovici – Law Office (“the Law Office”, “the Controller” or “we”). Through this Privacy Policy, we inform you about the manner in which we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in the context of using the website www.theattorneys.ro.

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to data processing activities carried out through the website and the related services provided through it.

The personal data controller is:

Andrei-Cristian Popovici – Law Office
Professional headquarters: Bucharest, District 1, 19-21 București-Ploiești Road, Băneasa Business Center, 6th floor, office no. R.21
Established pursuant to Decision no. 354/17.02.2026 issued by the Bucharest Bar Council
Tax Identification Number (CIF): 46624533
E-mail: office@theattorneys.ro

For any questions regarding personal data protection or for exercising your rights under the applicable legislation, you may contact us at the e-mail address above or by written correspondence at our professional headquarters.

Requests will be resolved within a maximum period of 30 days from their receipt.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person;

  • Processing means any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure or deletion;

  • Controller means the entity determining the purposes and means of the processing of personal data;

  • Data subject means the individual whose personal data is processed;

  • Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they agree to the processing of their personal data;

  • Processor means the person or entity processing personal data on behalf of the Controller.

3. What Personal Data Do We Process?

Depending on the manner in which you interact with our website, we may process the following categories of personal data:

Data Provided Directly by the User

This may include:

  • full name;
  • e-mail address;
  • telephone number;
  • domicile/residence address;
  • any other information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or electronic communications.

The data is used for:

  • communicating with you;
  • providing the requested services;
  • responding to your inquiries;
  • sending commercial communications exclusively based on your consent.

Automatically Collected Data

When accessing the website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system;
  • time zone settings;
  • information regarding the device used;

  • website interaction data.

This information is used exclusively for technical, statistical and security purposes.

Data Provided Through Communications

Within correspondence sent to the Law Office, including through forms available on the website, you may provide additional categories of personal data. We recommend that you submit only the information strictly necessary for handling your request.

4. Legal Basis and Purposes of Processing

We process personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), based on the following legal grounds:

Performance of a Contract or Pre-contractual Steps

Processing is necessary for:

  • providing the requested legal services;
  • communicating with potential clients;
  • managing received inquiries.

Consent of the Data Subject

In certain situations, processing is carried out exclusively based on your consent, including for:

  • sending commercial communications;
  • newsletters;
  • the use of certain categories of cookies.

Legitimate Interest of the Controller

We may process data for:

  • ensuring website security;
  • preventing fraud or abusive use;
  • improving the website’s services and functionality;
  • protecting the rights and legitimate interests of the Law Office.

5. Data Retention Period

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or for the period required by applicable legal obligations.

In certain situations, data may be retained for:

  • compliance with tax and accounting obligations;
  • establishing, exercising or defending legal claims;
  • compliance with legal obligations applicable to the legal profession.

6. Disclosure and Transfer of Data

Your data may be disclosed to:

  • IT and hosting service providers;
  • contractual collaborators;
  • public authorities or competent institutions where there is a legal obligation;
  • courts of law or competent authorities.

The Law Office does not sell or unlawfully disclose your personal data to third parties.

As a rule, the data is processed within the territory of the European Union. Should transfers to third countries occur, they will be carried out exclusively in compliance with the GDPR requirements.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • the proper functioning of the website;
  • statistical analysis;
  • improving user experience.

Additional information is available in the Cookie Policy.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

The website may contain links to external websites. The Law Office is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such third-party websites.

We recommend consulting the privacy policies applicable to each accessed website.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with the GDPR, you benefit from the following rights:

  • the right of access to data;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
  • the right to restriction of processing;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to object;
  • the right to withdraw consent;
  • the right not to be subject to automated decision-making;

  • the right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (“ANSPDCP”).

ANSPDCP contact details:

Address: Bucharest, District 1, 28-30 Gheorghe Magheru Blvd
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
E-mail: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at: office@theattorneys.ro.

10. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

The Law Office reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy whenever necessary in order to reflect legislative amendments or changes regarding data processing activities.

The updated version will be published on the website.