This Privacy Policy explains how the Museum of Natural History Iași, an institution under the administration of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (UAIC), collects, processes, and protects the personal data of users of this website. By using this site, you understand and accept the terms presented in this policy.
1. Personal Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing is:
Museum of Natural History Iași
“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Independenței Boulevard No. 16, Iași, 700101, Romania
Phone: 0232 201 339
Email: minis@uaic.ro
UAIC is the data controller in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Law No. 190/2018.
2. Principles of Data Processing
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the following principles: legality, fairness, and transparency; purpose limitation; data minimization; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; accountability.
3. What Data We Collect
3.1. Data provided directly by users
- first and last name
- email address
- phone number
- institution/organization (if applicable)
- messages sent via the contact form
- data provided when subscribing to the newsletter (Mailchimp)
3.2. Data collected automatically
- IP address
- browser and device type
- visited pages and duration of visit
- browsing events
- cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Google Analytics (statistics)
- Meta Pixel (analysis and marketing)
- Yoast SEO (internal optimization)
Further details are available in the Cookie Policy.
4. Purposes of Data Processing
4.1. Communication with Users
Respond to inquiries, resolve requests, manage electronic correspondence.
4.2. Managing Newsletter Subscription
Sending information and announcements, managing subscription lists.
4.3. Improving Website Functionality
Traffic analysis (Google Analytics), SEO optimization (Yoast SEO), ensuring platform security and functionality.
4.4. Institutional Activity
Fulfilling the museum’s and UAIC’s legal and administrative obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the situation, data is processed based on consent, legitimate interest, performance of a task in the public interest, or legal obligation.
6. Data Retention Period
Data is retained only for the period necessary for the purpose of collection or for the period imposed by legislation.
Examples:
- Messages sent via the form: until the request is resolved.
- Newsletter data: until unsubscribed.
- Cookies: according to the duration set by third-party providers.
7. Data Recipients
Data may be communicated to:
- museum/UAIC staff,
- IT and hosting service providers,
- Mailchimp platform (newsletter),
- public authorities, where there is a legal obligation.
Data is not sold or transferred for commercial purposes.
8. International Data Transfers
Certain services used (e.g., Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) may involve data transfers outside the EU. These transfers are made only based on the guarantees provided by GDPR (standard contractual clauses or conforming mechanisms).
9. Your Rights
According to GDPR, you have the right:
- to access data,
- to rectification,
- to erasure,
- to restriction of processing,
- to object,
- to portability (where applicable),
- to withdraw consent,
- to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
10. How to Exercise Your Rights
For any request related to your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: minis@uaic.ro
Phone: 0232 201 339
We will respond within a maximum of 30 days, according to current legislation.
11. Supervisory Authority
If you wish to lodge a complaint, you can address:
National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
12. Policy Update
The privacy policy may be updated periodically according to legislative changes, authority recommendations, or technological changes to the site. The updated version will be published on this page.
