Legal Document

Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy describes how the personal data of users of the devocatieavocat.ro website is collected, used, stored, and protected.

The personal data controller is:

LUPU M. GETA – LAW OFFICE
Unique Registration Code: 53660857
Professional headquarters: Strada Stihii no. 2B, 1st floor, Iași, Romania
Phone: 0740 648 836
Email: office@devocatieavocat.ro

The protection of personal data is an important concern for the Law Office, and the processing of such data is carried out in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 regarding the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data;
  • applicable national legislation;
  • professional obligations specific to the legal profession.

By using the website and submitting personal data, users confirm that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Data May Be Collected

Depending on the manner of interaction with the website, the following categories of data may be collected:

  • full name;
  • email address;
  • phone number;
  • information submitted through contact forms;
  • information regarding legal requests;
  • data provided through email or telephone communications;
  • IP address;
  • information regarding the device and browser used;
  • data regarding website usage.

The Law Office does not intentionally request special categories of personal data through the standard website forms. Users are encouraged to avoid sending sensitive information before the formal establishment of the attorney-client relationship.

3. Methods of Data Collection

Personal data may be collected:

  • through contact forms;
  • through consultation scheduling forms;
  • through email communications;
  • through telephone calls;
  • through website usage;
  • through cookies and similar technologies.

4. Purposes of Personal Data Processing

Personal data may be used for:

  • responding to submitted requests;
  • scheduling consultations;
  • communicating with users;
  • providing legal services;
  • managing the professional relationship;
  • fulfilling legal obligations;
  • protecting the legitimate interests of the Law Office;
  • improving website functionality;
  • platform security and monitoring;
  • handling potential disputes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data processing is carried out based on:

  • the user’s consent;
  • the execution or initiation of a contractual relationship;
  • applicable legal obligations;
  • the legitimate interest of the Law Office;
  • professional obligations specific to legal activity.

6. Confidentiality of Legal Information

The Law Office treats with the utmost seriousness the confidentiality of information received from users.

In accordance with legislation applicable to the legal profession, information communicated within the professional relationship benefits from attorney-client privilege and professional secrecy protection.

However, submitting a form through the website does not automatically establish an attorney-client relationship and does not constitute the formal assumption of legal representation.

7. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be retained:

  • for the period necessary to resolve requests;
  • for the duration of the professional relationship;
  • according to applicable legal obligations;
  • as long as necessary to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the Law Office.

Upon expiration of the applicable periods, the data will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with internal procedures and legal obligations.

8. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

The Law Office does not sell or disclose personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may only be disclosed to:

  • competent authorities when legal obligations exist;
  • service providers necessary for the operation of the website;
  • contractual partners involved in providing legal services;
  • courts or competent authorities when required by the legal situation.

Any transfer of data is carried out in compliance with confidentiality and security obligations.

9. Personal Data Security

The Law Office adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorized access;
  • loss;
  • destruction;
  • alteration;
  • unauthorized disclosure.

However, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

According to applicable legislation, users benefit from the following rights:

  • the right of access to data;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure of data;
  • the right to restriction of processing;
  • the right to object;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to withdraw consent;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with the competent authority.

The exercise of certain rights may be limited where legal or professional obligations applicable to the legal profession exist.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for:

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

Complete information regarding the use of cookies is available in the Cookie Policy.

12. Links to External Websites

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

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of each accessed website.

13. Modification of the Privacy Policy

The Law Office reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy without prior notice.

The updated version will be available on this page and shall take effect from the moment of publication.

14. Contact

For questions regarding personal data protection or the exercise of legal rights, you may contact us at:

LUPU M. GETA – LAW OFFICE
Strada Stihii no. 2B, 1st floor, Iași, Romania
Phone: 0740 648 836
Email: office@devocatieavocat.ro