Pogány‑havas Microregional Association
Effective as of: 01.01.2026

1. Introduction:

This Privacy Policy explains how Pogány‑havas Microregional Association (hereinafter: “the Association”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, manages and protects personal data when you interact with us or use our website (www.poganyhavas.ro) and related services. This Policy is prepared in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller:

The data controller for personal information is:
Pogány‑havas Microregional Association
Address: Str. nr. 76, Csíkpálfalva (Păuleni‑Ciuc), 537230, Harghita County, Romania

3. Types and Sources of Personal Data:

We may collect and process the following personal data when you contact us, subscribe to our updates, participate in our programs, or complete forms:

• Name, email address, phone number;

• Contact messages and comments;

• Data necessary to participate in projects;

These data are provided by you voluntarily; processing is based on your consent or a lawful basis required for project participation;

4. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing:

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To send you news, program and project information (based on consent);

• To process and manage project registrations and participation (contractual or legitimate basis);

• To operate the website and maintain communication (legitimate interest or consent);

• To comply with legal obligations, including data retention requirements;

5. Data Retention:

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or until you withdraw your consent. For project‑related data, retention is generally project closure + 3–5 years, unless otherwise required by law.

6. Data Security:

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, modification, loss, or disclosure.

7. Your Rights:

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;

• Request correction or deletion of your data;

• Withdraw your consent at any time;

• Object to certain types of data processing;

• Request restriction of processing or data portability;

If you believe your data is processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Sharing Data with Third Parties:

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. In certain cases, we may share data with partners or data processors only for purposes you have approved (e.g., project administration, newsletter distribution).

9. Use of Photographs and Videos:

If you participate in our events, photos or videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes on the Association’s media channels. This will only be done if you have given prior consent. If you wish to withdraw consent or have content removed, please contact us.

10. External Websites and Links:

Our website may contain links to other organizations or platforms. Those sites have their own privacy policies, for which we are not responsible.

11. Policy Changes:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on our website.

Contact:

If you have any questions about personal data processing, please contact:

📩 info@poganyhavas.ro / office@poganyhavas.ro

📍 Str. nr. 76, Csíkpálfalva (Păuleni‑Ciuc), 537230, Harghita County, Romania