1. Introduction
Cimbru Author, located at Emil Isac 11, Cluj, Romania, values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Romanian law.
By using our website cimbruauthor.ro or contacting us directly, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
2. Data Collected
Contact Form
When you send us a message through the contact form on our website, we collect:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number (if provided)
• The content of your message
This information is sent directly to our email address (cimbruauthor@gmail.com) and is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Table Reservations
When you make a reservation through our website or by phone, we collect:
• Your name
• Your phone number and/or email address
• The date and time of the reservation
• Number of guests
• Any special requests or dietary preferences you mention
This data is used solely to manage your reservation and to communicate with you about it.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are used for:
• Remembering your preferences
• Anonymous traffic reporting (Google Analytics)
• Ensuring the website functions correctly
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:
• Managing and confirming table reservations
• Responding to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• Communicating relevant information about your reservation (changes, cancellations, confirmation)
• Improving the website experience through anonymous analytics data
We do not use your data for direct marketing without your explicit consent.
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
Reservation data is kept for a maximum of 12 months from the date of the reservation, after which it is deleted. Messages received via the contact form are kept for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, and may then be archived or deleted.
Website analytics data (Google Analytics) is anonymous and subject to Google’s retention policy (26 months by default).
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right of access – you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification – you can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure – you can request deletion of your data, except where we have a legal obligation to retain it
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cimbruauthor@gmail.com or call +40 725 081 293.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) at www.dataprotection.ro.
6. Third Parties and Data Transfers
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Your data may reach:
• Google LLC – via Google Analytics (anonymous data) and Gmail (email)
• Our website hosting provider – solely for the technical operation of the platform
All our service providers process data in compliance with GDPR and have appropriate protection mechanisms in place.
7. Data Security
Our website uses the SSL/HTTPS protocol, which encrypts communications between your browser and our servers. In the event of a security incident affecting your data, we will take all necessary steps and notify you in accordance with our legal obligations.
8. Contact
For any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Cimbru Author
Emil Isac 11, Cluj, Romania
Email: cimbruauthor@gmail.com
Phone: +40 725 081 293
Website: cimbruauthor.ro