Privacy policy and use of cookies

This Privacy Policy explains how LC Learning & Consulting SRL ("we", "us", "we", "our") collect, use and protect your personal data when you use the startuplaunchpad.ro website and the services offered through it. We are committed to protecting your privacy and process data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws of Romania and the European Union, for further details about the GDPR, please see Data Protection under the GDPR.

This policy clarifies the types of information collected, the purposes of the processing, your rights and the security measures in place. If you have any questions, please contact us using the information below.

The data operator is: LC Learning & Consulting SRL, J12/2908/2012, CUI 30841315, salut@startuplaunchpad.ro.

We collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data: name, first name, gender
• Contact details: e-mail address, telephone number
• Professional data: job information, diplomas, education
• Business data: company name, address, financial statements, constituent documents, CAEN code
• Sensitive data: copies of identity documents
• Online activity data: information collected through cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookies section)

Collection methods:

• Newsletter subscription
• Fill in contact forms
• Participating in promotions or competitions
• Using Google tools and services (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Interactive forms available on the website

The data is stored and processed in secure databases and on our own computers.

We process your data for the following purposes, based on the specified legal grounds:

• Provision and customization of services (e.g. business consultancy) - Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Transmission of information, invitations to events and promotional material - Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
• Contact by phone or email for requests - Consent or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(a) or (f))
• Transmission of personalized offers - Consent or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(a) or (f))
• Providing access to private content - Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Statistical analysis for website improvement - Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
• Facilitating commercial collaboration - Legitimate interest or contract (Art. 6(1)(b) or (f))
• Assessment of eligibility for grants - Contract or legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(b) or (c))

Sensitive data (e.g. copies of identity documents) are processed only with explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR) or if they are necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims (Art. 9(2)(f) GDPR). If the processing of such data is not clearly justified, we recommend that you consult a specialist.

We may share your data with third parties such as:

• Accountants, lawyers or other collaborators to facilitate the requested services.
• Commercial partners in the context of agreed collaborations.

Sharing is only done with your explicit consent or if it is necessary to fulfill a contract. Consents are usually obtained verbally or through written contracts.

International transfers: We do not transfer your data outside the European Union. If you use external services (e.g. Google Analytics) that may involve transfers, we recommend that you check their compliance with GDPR.

We keep your data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes mentioned or as required by law:

• Contact form data - Up to 30 days if no agreement reached
• Contractual data - For the duration of the contract and in accordance with accounting laws
• Marketing data - Until withdrawal of consent
• Official documents - In accordance with applicable legislation (e.g. accounting records)

If you wish to have your data deleted, you can request this in writing to [email]. We will confirm your request to allow you to retrieve any necessary information.

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: check what data we hold about you
• Correction: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure ('right to be forgotten'): To request deletion of data
• Restriction: Limit data processing
• Portability: Receive data in a structured format
• Objection: to object to the processing (e.g. for marketing)
• Withdrawal of consent: at any time, without affecting previous processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at salut@startuplaunchpad.ro. We will respond within one month in accordance with the GDPR. If we refuse your request, we will inform you of the reasons and of your right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing.

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These include:

• Storing data in secure databases
• Restricted data access for authorized personnel
• Use up-to-date protection systems

However, no security method is foolproof. In the event of a security breach, we will notify the authorities within 72 hours in accordance with GDPR.

The website uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to:

• Improving the user experience
• Analysis of website traffic and behavior
• Providing personalized content
• The types of data collected by cookies include: time spent on the site, pages visited, browser used, traffic sources.

For details, see our Cookie Policy (we recommend creating a separate policy). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the options provided on the website.

The content of the website, including logos, images, text and multimedia materials, is the exclusive property of LC Learning & Consulting SRL or its associated entity. Unauthorized use of this content is prohibited without the written consent of the owner.

You can leave reviews, comments or questions in the dedicated sections. These should:

• Refer only to services offered
• Use appropriate language without offensive content
• Respect the copyright and privacy of others
• By posting content, you grant LC Learning & Consulting SRL a non-exclusive license to use it. Inappropriate content may be removed.

For data protection questions or requests, please contact us at:

Email: salut@startuplaunchpad.ro.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 06.05.2025. We reserve the right to change this policy and changes will be posted on this page. We recommend that you check back periodically for updates.