Legal document
Cookie policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the website claudiupopescu.ro (hereinafter the “Website”) and what options you have regarding their use.
This policy is drawn up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy), as well as the applicable national legislation on the protection of personal data.
2. Data controller
Controller: Claudiu Popescu
Website: claudiupopescu.ro
Contact email: [email protected]
Location: Bucharest, Romania
3. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They make it possible to recognise your browser, remember your preferences and, in some cases, analyse how the website is used.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — deleted when the browser is closed;
- Persistent cookies — remain on the device for a defined period;
- First-party cookies — set by the Website;
- Third-party cookies — set by external providers (e.g. analytics services).
4. Categories of cookies used
4.1. Strictly necessary cookies (mandatory)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions taken by you (e.g. saving your cookie preferences, security, form functionality).
Legal basis: legitimate interest / technical necessity (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4.2. Analytics cookies (statistics)
They help us understand how the Website is used (pages visited, visit duration, traffic sources). Data is collected in aggregated form wherever possible. These cookies are placed only with your consent.
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4.3. Marketing cookies
These may be used to display personalised content or to measure campaign effectiveness. At present, the Website does not use any active marketing cookies, but the category is included for transparency and for managing future preferences.
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5. Cookies used on this website
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cp_cookie_consent_v1 | First-party (localStorage) | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | Necessary |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Usage statistics | 1 day – 24 months | Analytics |
| FormSubmit / form services | FormSubmit.co | Contact form processing | As set by the provider | Necessary (on form submission) |
Note: analytics cookies are loaded only if you have accepted the “Analytics cookies” category in the consent banner.
6. Consent for cookies
On your first visit, a banner is displayed that allows you to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- customise your preferences by category.
Non-essential cookies are not enabled without your explicit action. You may withdraw your consent at any time from the cookie settings.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
You can control and delete cookies from your browser settings. Restricting necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- the right of access to your data;
- the right to rectification;
- the right to erasure (“the right to be forgotten”);
- the right to restriction of processing;
- the right to data portability;
- the right to object;
- the right to withdraw your consent;
- the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian supervisory authority, ANSPDCP (www.dataprotection.ro).
To exercise your rights, you can contact me at: [email protected]
9. International transfers
If we enable services provided by partners outside the European Economic Area (e.g. Google LLC), any data transfer will be carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission.
10. Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to update this policy periodically. Any substantial change will be communicated by updating the date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, by displaying the consent banner again.
11. Contact
For questions about cookies or data protection:
Email: [email protected]