Privacy Policy

Your data privacy is important to MuzA. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us through the muza.oar.archi website.

1. Collection of Personal Data

The MuzA website collects personal data in the following situations:

  • Contact/Registration Forms: When you send messages or sign up to participate in programs (such as the curatorial call), we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.
  • Website Navigation (Usage Data): We automatically collect certain non-personal information about how you interact with the site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other usage statistics. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Personal Data

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide you with information about MuzA programs, and stay in touch with project participants.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze how the site is used and optimize it, to understand user preferences, and to improve the content and functionalities offered.
  • Curatorial Call Management: To evaluate and manage proposals received as part of open calls, in accordance with MuzA’s objectives.
  • Security: To protect the site and users from fraudulent or illegal activities.

3. Sharing of Personal Data

MuzA, as part of the Romanian Order of Architects, will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data in the following situations:

  • With OAR: Data may be shared internally with relevant departments within the Romanian Order of Architects to fulfill the stated purposes.
  • Service Providers: We may use third-party services for web hosting, data analysis, email sending, etc. These providers will only have access to your data to the extent necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to maintain data confidentiality.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal requirement, to protect the rights, property, or safety of OAR or the public.

4. Cookies

The MuzA website uses cookies to enhance the Browse experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5. Data Security

We make reasonable efforts to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including encryption and security protocols. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legislation. Any changes will be published on this page, with the date of the last update indicated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact

For any questions or requests related to these terms and conditions or the privacy policy, please contact us through OAR, using the email address or phone number available on the main website oar.archi.