Our Policy

To ensure an optimal experience on our website and to personalize content and advertisements, we use both first-party and third-party cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic and provide enhanced functionalities.

 

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), we inform you that:

• Purpose of Use: Cookies allow us to collect information about how you use our website, personalize your experience, and improve the services offered.
• Consent: By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of cookies as described on this page. You have the option to accept all cookies or to selectively manage your preferences.
• Cookie Management: To modify or withdraw your consent, please access the cookie settings in your browser or use the configuration panel available on the site.

 

Your cookie preferences help us understand how you wish your data to be used on our site. You can choose which types of cookies should be activated, thus customizing your browsing experience. Whether it's analyzing traffic, personalizing features, or displaying relevant ads, your preferences enable us to provide an experience tailored to your needs. You can modify these settings at any time.

 

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to analyze traffic data and improve website performance, providing a better experience for our users.

 

This Cookie Policy has been created to inform you about our practices regarding the information we collect from you when you visit our website, through cookies or other tracking technologies, while also protecting your personal data.

 

Starting from May 25, 2018, Regulation 2016/679/EU regarding the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data ("Regulation") is applicable by all EU member states. The main purpose of the Regulation is to unify legislation within the EU, eliminating the need for national implementation measures.

 

The law practice "Forgaci Ionuț-Raul" is responsible for managing our website, https://for.law, and holds the status of operator, with its headquarters in Cluj-Napoca, Nicolae Titulescu Boulevard, no. 33, building 1, apartment 1, Cluj County.

 

A cookie is a ".txt" file offered by your browser by a web server, which can be placed on your device's hard drive. Most browsers are programmed to accept these cookies. If you do not wish this, you can modify your browser settings to be notified every time you receive a cookie or to refuse their acceptance.

 

The site https://for.law exclusively uses session cookies, which are temporarily stored in the user's device memory and contain information about the user. These cookies are stored only during a browsing session and are deleted once the user leaves the site or closes the browser. There are also persistent cookies, which are stored and reused every time the user returns to the site. It is important to note that the user can delete these cookies at any time.

 

Using these cookies is beneficial for visitors as they allow saving browsing options, such as the language in which the site is displayed or the type of filters applied to certain pages. Refusing a cookie does not mean the user will be denied access to the site or to its content.

 

Through cookies, the site owners can monitor and classify user interests related to specific sections of the website, allowing them to later improve the browsing experience and offer relevant content.

 

Our firm does not have access to and cannot control cookies set by other sites. It is your responsibility to review the privacy and cookie policies of these sites. For example, cookies set by Google Analytics are used for statistical purposes, and those set by Facebook are used both for statistical and marketing purposes, if you have consented to their use. Also, cookies set by the Calendly platform require additional consent, as they are processed directly by that platform.

 

These cookies cannot be used to identify you. Of course, you can access and browse our site without cookies.

 

If you do not want your device to be recognized, you can prevent the storage of cookies in memory by disabling the cookie storage option directly from your browser settings. If you do not wish to receive information collected through cookies, most browsers have a simple method to allow you to refuse or accept cookie functionalities. However, please note that some cookies may be necessary to provide certain features of our online services.

 

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google") (www.google.com/analytics), to help us analyze how our website is used, user interaction, and visitor search options, anonymizing the analyzed data.

 

Google Analytics is not used to identify you.

 

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies." The data collected through these cookies, regarding how you use this site, is usually transferred to a server belonging to Google, located outside the European Union, and stored there. When the IP anonymization feature ("IP anonymization") is activated on this site, your IP address will first be shortened by Google within the EU member states or other parts of the European Economic Area Agreement (so-called IP masking). Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server outside the EU and then shortened before further processing. On behalf of the operator of this site, Google will use this information to evaluate how you use the site, to prepare reports on its activities, and to provide other services related to the site's and internet usage when accessed at https://for.law. Google will not combine the IP address sent by your browser in connection with Google Analytics with other data.

1. Introduction

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

 

2. Data We Collect

Information Provided Directly by the User: (in the event you choose to contact us through the options available on our website)

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any other details you voluntarily provide through forms, applications, or registrations.

 

Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time spent on the site and pages accessed
• Information obtained through cookies and similar technologies

 

3. Purposes of Data Processing

• Providing Our Services: To ensure the proper functioning of the website and to grant you access to the desired functionalities.
• Personalization: To tailor our content and services to your preferences.
• Communication: To inform you about updates, special offers, or to respond to your inquiries.
• Analysis and Improvement: To understand how you interact with our website and to enhance the user experience.
• Security: To prevent fraud and to protect both your data and ours.

 

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Explicit consent,
• Performance of a contract,
• Compliance with a legal obligation,
• Our legitimate interest, respecting your fundamental rights and freedoms.

 

5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We do not sell or rent the personal data of our users. However, we may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers who assist us in managing the website and providing services (e.g., hosting, marketing, third parties providing technical support and IT management, provided they comply with security and confidentiality standards, services through which you can contact us, etc.),
• Public authorities or competent institutions, when we are legally obligated to do so,
• Commercial partners, exclusively when necessary for providing services, in compliance with data protection regulations (contact methods).

 

6. Transfer of Data Outside the European Economic Area

If it is necessary to transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses or data protection certifications.

 

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

 

8. Data Retention Period

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned or as required by law.

 

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on the site. For further details, please refer to this page.

 

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this policy. Any changes will be published on this page.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, owned and operated by [Law Office / Law Practice “Forgaci Ionuț-Raul”] (the “Operator”), with its registered office located at [Municipality of Cluj-Napoca, Nicolae Titulescu Boulevard, No. 33, Staircase 1, Apartment 1, Cluj County], you express your agreement to be bound by the current version of the Terms and Conditions of Use, as well as any subsequent amendments that will be published on this page. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions below, please refrain from using the website.

 

2. Purpose of the Website

This website [https://for.law] (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) is intended for informational purposes and to promote the activities of the Operator. The information presented on the Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No text or material published on the Website shall be construed as personalized legal advice or an opinion.

 

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials, including texts, images, graphics, logos, symbols, as well as their selection and arrangement, are the property of the Operator or third parties who have authorized their use. Any use, reproduction, or distribution, in whole or in part, of these materials without the prior written consent of the Operator is strictly prohibited.

 

4. Limitation of Liability

The information and materials published on the Website are provided "as is," and there is no guarantee regarding their accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. The Operator assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of the information published on the Website. The use of information from the Website is at your own risk.

 

Furthermore, the Operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that may result from accessing or using the Website.

 

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses or damages arising from the use or inability to use our website or the materials on it.

 

Important:

• Not Legal Advice: The information on this site should not be construed as legal advice. For specific legal advice regarding your situation, please consult a qualified lawyer.
• Accuracy of Information: Although we strive to keep the information up-to-date and accurate, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information on the site.
• Use of Information: Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the use of or reliance on the information provided on the site.

 

5. Legal Advice

All information published on the Website is purely informational and does not constitute legal advice. Visitors are encouraged to seek specialized legal counsel before making any decisions based on the information found on the Website. No professional relationship will be established by merely accessing the Website or consulting the information published.

 

6. Personal Data

The use of the Website is also subject to the Privacy Policy, which governs how your personal data is collected, processed, and protected in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). Please consult the Privacy Policy for detailed information regarding your rights and the processing of your data.

 

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to other websites or resources not controlled by the Operator. The Operator assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or security practices of third-party websites. Accessing these links is at the user's own risk.

 

8. Amendments to Terms and Conditions

The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. The updated version of the Terms and Conditions will be published on this page, and continued use of the Website after the publication of changes constitutes your express acceptance of the new terms.

 

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This document is governed by the laws of Romania. Any dispute that may arise regarding the interpretation, performance, or validity of these Terms and Conditions will be settled by the competent courts in Romania.

Introduction

The confidentiality and security of your personal data are of utmost importance to us. All information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice tailored to your specific situation, please contact us using one of the available contact methods.

 

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), was adopted on April 27, 2016, and became enforceable on May 25, 2018. This regulation, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, establishes the legal framework for the protection of personal data of individuals within the European Union.

 

Key Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). This may include name, surname, address, email address, phone number, location data, online identifiers, or one or more factors specific to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
• Data Subject: The natural person whose personal data is being processed.
• Controller: The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.
• Processor: A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
• Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

 

Personal Data Collected Through the Website

When using our website, we may collect various types of personal data, as outlined in the sections above.

 

Data Subjects’ Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, if so, access to that data and information on how it is processed.
• Right to Rectification: You may request the correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain situations, for example, when you contest the accuracy of the data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation at any time, where the processing is based on our legitimate interests or the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making, Including Profiling: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or significantly affects you.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe that your rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) or seek redress before the competent courts.

 

Our law firm / law practice ("Controller" or "Operator") processes data in a manner that ensures the adequate security of personal data, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing, as well as against accidental loss, destruction, or alteration, by implementing appropriate technical and organizational protection measures.

 

Categories of Personal Data Collected

In general, the personal data we collect (not necessarily through our website but in direct interaction with you) includes information about a living person, such as:

• Name and surname
• Identification number or passport number
• Personal identification number (CNP)
• Date of birth
• Citizenship and/or nationality
• Income
• Education and professional training data
• Phone number
• Email address
• Residential and correspondence address
• Photograph or video recording
• Banking details
• Family member data
• Location data
• Data revealing racial or ethnic origin
• Political opinions
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Trade union membership
• Processing of genetic data
• Biometric data for uniquely identifying a natural person
• Health-related data
• Data concerning a person’s sex life or sexual orientation

 

Only the relevant information that Law Office / Law Practice "Forgaci Ionuț-Raul" requires is collected (these personal data categories were listed above as examples). Law Office / Law Practice "Forgaci Ionuț-Raul" will be clear about why it requests this information and how it will be used, as described in the Minimum Data Set.

 

If personal data is obtained directly from the data subject, the controller has a prior obligation to inform the person, before any collection, about the processing that will be carried out.

 

Principles of Personal Data Processing

All personal data processing activities must be conducted in accordance with the data protection principles ("Principles"), as outlined in the GDPR:

• Data must be processed lawfully and fairly: The controller must have a legitimate legal basis for collecting and using personal data; must not use data in ways that unjustifiably negatively impact data subjects; must be transparent about how it intends to use the data and provide appropriate fair processing notices at the time of collection; must manage personal data in a way that aligns with individuals’ reasonable expectations and ensure that no unlawful activities are carried out with this data.
• Data must be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes: The controller must be clear from the outset about why it collects personal data and how it intends to use it; it must comply with fair processing requirements, including the obligation to provide clear and transparent notifications to data subjects when collecting data.
• Data must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed: The controller should only hold personal data that is sufficient for the intended purpose and should not collect more information than necessary. The Minimum Data Set describes these essential data categories.
• Data must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date: The controller must take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the personal data it holds, verify the source of such data, carefully review any objections regarding accuracy, and evaluate the necessity of updating the data.
• Data must be kept in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed: The controller should periodically review the storage period for personal data, assess the purposes for retaining such data, determine whether continued retention is necessary, and delete outdated information securely.
• Data must be securely stored by the data controller and any processor: The controller must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage to personal data. The controller ensures that adequate physical and technical security measures are in place, supported by robust policies and procedures, and that staff and collaborators are well-trained to respond promptly and effectively in the event of a security breach.
• Data must not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection of the rights and freedoms of data subjects concerning personal data processing.
• We assure you that your personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, exclusively for the explicit purposes that have been communicated to you.

Law Office / Law Practice "Forgaci Ionuț-Raul", through its Managing and Principal Attorney, FORGACI IONUȚ-RAUL, ensures that all data processing is carried out in compliance with the principles established by Regulation No. 679/2016. Personal data is processed in a manner that guarantees adequate protection, including against unauthorized or unlawful processing, as well as accidental loss, destruction, or damage, through the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures and the application of internal policies designed to ensure data security.

 

This policy should be read in conjunction with the following policies, procedures, and guidelines (as outlined in the dedicated sections of this page):

• Privacy Policy;
• Cookie Policy;
• Terms and Conditions for Using Our Website;
• Information on Personal Data Protection.

 

For any inquiries or concerns, or to exercise your rights as a data subject under Regulation No. 679/2016 on the Protection of Personal Data (GDPR), please contact the Principal Attorney, Ionuț-Raul FORGACI, at:

• Email: contact@for.law
• Phone: +40 77 22 88 228
• Office Address: Cluj-Napoca, Nicolae Titulescu Boulevard, No. 33, Staircase 1, Apartment 1, Cluj County, Romania

 

Version and last update of this document: v. 1.0, dated February 17, 2025.