Romanian Youth Rise (legally registered as Tineri Pentru Formare) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website at www.romanianyouthrise.com. This document explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, feel free to reach out to us directly.

This policy applies exclusively to information collected through our website. It does not cover data collected offline, at events, or through any other channel.

Your Consent

By continuing to browse and use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways. When you reach out to us via our contact form or by email, we may receive details such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

When you apply for one of our Erasmus+ or local projects, we may additionally ask for information such as your date of birth, nationality, and other details relevant to the selection process. The reasons for collecting any specific piece of information will always be clearly explained at the time of collection.

What We Do With Your Information

The information we gather is used to run and improve our website, process project applications, communicate with applicants and participants, and send newsletters to those who have subscribed. We may also use it to detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Log Files and Analytics

As is standard practice with websites, our hosting provider automatically records certain technical data when you visit our site. This includes IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is anonymous and is used purely for analytical purposes — to understand how our website is being used and to improve the experience for our visitors.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect how some parts of the website function.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services (such as analytics or email platforms) to support the operation of our website. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control how third parties collect or use data.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user based in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Rectification — you can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Erasure — you can request that we delete your personal data, where applicable.

Restriction — you can ask us to limit how we process your data under certain circumstances.

Objection — you can object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

Portability — you can request that your data be transferred to you or to another organization.

We will respond to any such request within one month. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at romanianyouthrise@gmail.com.

Protecting Younger Visitors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal data through our website, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to remove it.