Privacy Policy

Welcome to Fonde.net! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to complying with the laws of the European Union, the Republic of Moldova, and Romania, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

1. Data Collection

We may collect the following types of data to improve platform functionality and manage contests:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, date of birth, and identity verification information (especially for prize eligibility).
• Technical Data: IP address, device information, operating system, browser type, and activity logs.
• Activity Data: Information about your actions on the platform, including contest participation and content interaction.
• Payment Data: Information required for prize distribution. Payment data is processed securely in line with applicable security standards.

2. Data Usage

Collected data is used for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To ensure platform functionality, including access to and participation in contests.
• Account Management: For the creation and maintenance of your account, including security measures.
• User Communication: To notify you about contests, important updates, or changes to the Terms and Conditions.
• Platform Analysis and Improvement: To analyze data to improve functionality, user interface, and to tailor content to user preferences.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations and prevent illegal activities on the platform.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

• User Consent: In some cases, we request your consent for data processing, such as for marketing communications.
• Contractual Obligations: We process data necessary to provide you with platform access and contest participation.
• Legal Obligations: To fulfill legal obligations applicable to our platform operations.
• Legitimate Interests: Data processing to prevent fraud, protect rights, and improve the user experience on the platform.

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We may share data with the following third-party categories:

• Service Providers: Partners who provide services such as hosting, payment processing, and analytics. We work only with partners who adhere to privacy requirements.
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to fulfill government requests.
• Third Parties for Prize Delivery: When necessary for the delivery of physical prizes provided by third-party companies. Users will be informed of such data sharing.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect data, including:

• Encryption: SSL encryption is used to protect data during transmission.
• Access Restrictions: Data access is granted only to employees and partners who need it for their job duties.
• Data Storage: We store data in secure databases with restricted access, using modern data protection technologies.

6. User Rights

In accordance with the GDPR and local laws, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: In certain cases, you may request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your data in certain situations.
• Right to Object: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that your data be provided in a machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined. After that period, data will be deleted or anonymized unless needed for legal obligations.

8. Use of Cookies

We use cookies on our platform to improve user experience. You may manage cookie settings in your browser or through the privacy settings on our platform.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Users will be notified of any significant changes via the platform. We encourage you to review the Policy periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

By using Fonde.net, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.