Who we are

Turcu & Turcu is a Romanian law firm committed to safeguarding the privacy and data protection rights of its clients, collaborators, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.turcu.ro and governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information obtained through your interaction with our online services. We are dedicated to handling your data responsibly and transparently, in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

Our website address is: www.turcu.ro

What Does Personal Data Processing Mean?

Under Article 4(2) of the GDPR, “processing” refers to any operation performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. This includes, but is not limited to, the collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, restriction, erasure, or destruction of such data.

What Personal Data We May Collect

We may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Physical address (city, county, country)
  • IP address and browser/device information (automatically collected)

This information may be provided by you through:

  • Contact forms
  • Email correspondence
  • Phone conversations
  • In-person visits
  • Website interaction (analytics, cookies, forms)

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Turcu & Turcu processes your data in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR:

  • Performance of a contract – when necessary for the conclusion or execution of a legal service agreement.
  • Legal obligations – to comply with tax, financial, or regulatory requirements.
  • Consent – when you voluntarily agree to receive marketing communications or other non-essential processing.
  • Legitimate interests – such as ensuring website functionality or improving services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, tags, scripts) to analyze usage and improve functionality. You can configure your browser to refuse all or some Cookies. However, disabling Cookies may limit your experience on the Website.

Types of Cookies we may use:

  • Necessary Cookies: Enable essential functionality like user authentication.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your language or display preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Service is used.
  • Notification Cookies: Track your acknowledgment of cookie banners or similar prompts.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used for:

Website functionality and analytics

Processing contact requests

Delivering legal services

Fulfilling regulatory or contractual obligations

Internal record-keeping

Marketing communications (with your consent)

Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access – You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to restrict processing – You may request limited use of your data under specific circumstances.
  • Right to data portability – You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format or transfer it to another provider.
  • Right to object – You can object to processing based on our legitimate interest or for marketing purposes.
  • Right to withdraw consent – You can withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.
  • Right to lodge a complaint – You can contact the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP) if you believe your rights are violated.

Contact Forms

When submitting data via contact forms on turcu.ro, we use the information strictly for responding to your inquiry. This may involve storing your data internally and, if required, sharing it with trusted service providers or collaborators, under strict confidentiality and legal compliance.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and major changes may be notified by email. Continued use of our website after any changes indicates acceptance of those changes.

To exercise your rights, please email: dpo@turcu.ro.

 All personal data is processed in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).