Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy of the Boscolo & Partners Group

This privacy policy informs you about the information we collect from you when you use our website. In collecting this information, we act as a data controller, and by law, we are required to provide you with information about who we are, why and how we use your data, and your rights regarding your data.

The purpose of this document is to describe how we collect, use, and handle your data while using the website, as well as your rights regarding the data in question.

We assure you that confidentiality is valuable to us, and we are committed to respecting the privacy and security of the information you provide when using the website. We are not interested in your personal data beyond what is necessary to achieve our intended purposes. We do not share your personal data with advertisers; however, your data may be used by all entities within the Boscolo & Partners group.

Personal data refers to any information that tells us something about you or that we can associate with you.

Who Are We?

The Boscolo & Partners Group, a member of Crowe Horwath International, consists of the following legal entities:

  • Boscolo & Partners Consulting SRL, headquartered in Bucharest, Popa Petre No. 5, Sector 2, 4th Floor, Trade Register Number J40/2564/2007, VAT Number RO 21027181
  • Boscolo & Partners Audit SRL, headquartered in Bucharest, Popa Petre No. 5, Sector 2, 5th Floor, Trade Register Number J40/4007/1994, VAT Number RO 7475015
  • Payout – Payroll Outsourcing SRL, headquartered in Bucharest, Popa Petre No. 5, Building A, 3rd Floor, Trade Register Number J40/4049/2006, VAT Number RO 18468447

These companies are collectively referred to as "the Operator", defined as a data controller under European Regulation 679/2016 on the protection of natural persons concerning the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR).

You can contact us via mail at the above addresses, by email at [email protected], or by phone at +40 31 228 5115.

We are not required to have a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Therefore, any inquiries regarding the use of your personal data should be directed to the contact details above.

What is Personal Data?

According to Regulation 679/2016, "personal data" as defined in Article 4(1) means:

"Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("data subject"); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person."

General Provisions

You may browse our website without disclosing your identity or providing any personal information. However, certain data is automatically collected when you visit our site, such as your internet service provider's name and the website from which you visited us. These data cannot be linked to any individual. Other personal data will be stored only if voluntarily provided by you.

When creating an account and/or subscribing to our newsletter, and throughout our contractual relationship, we will inform you about:

  • The identity and contact details of the data controller.
  • The contact details of the Data Protection Officer (if applicable).
  • The purposes of processing your personal data and the legal basis for processing.
  • The recipients or categories of recipients of personal data.
  • If applicable, whether the data will be transferred to a third country or an international organization.
  • The period for which the data will be stored or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.
  • Your rights regarding your personal data, including:
    • The right to access, rectify, or delete your data.
    • The right to restrict processing or object to processing.
    • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
  • The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • Whether the provision of personal data is a legal or contractual obligation, or a requirement necessary for entering into a contract, and whether you are obliged to provide this data and the possible consequences of not providing it.
  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling.

This policy applies in accordance with the GDPR, which came into effect on May 25, 2018.

What Personal Data Does the Operator Collect and Process?

The personal data we collect includes:

  • Name and surname, email address, phone number, and the company you work for.
  • Other data that you mention in the contact form.
  • CV details when you use the option to upload your CV for employment purposes.

When you access the website, certain data is automatically transmitted by your browser and is collected and stored by us. These data include but are not limited to:

  • IP addresses;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Device type and operating system;
  • Date and time of website access;
  • Your location.

You agree that your data may be transferred for storage to the server managed by the IT service provider or one of its affiliates and/or subcontractors, provided that the same level of technical, organizational, and personal security measures is maintained.

Additionally, we will collect and store all correspondence you send us, such as notifications, inquiries, and requests.

Sensitive Data and Children’s Data

We do not record sensitive data related to your health, ethnicity, religious, or political beliefs.
We also do not collect data about your children.

How Do We Collect Data?

The Operator collects your data through various methods and specific tools, including:

  • Professional traffic tracking software;
  • Subscriber communication management applications across various channels;
  • Databases storing information from contact forms available on the website, completed by you;
  • Creating an account on the website;
  • Online questionnaires.

Any information you provide will be considered and will represent your explicit consent for your personal data to be used by the Boscolo & Partners group and its commercial partners, in accordance with the purposes mentioned above.

If you do not wish for your data to be collected, you have the right to not provide them. However, this will result in:

  • Account deletion from the system.
  • Unsubscription from the newsletter.
  • Inability to receive information about events and communications from the Operator.

How Do We Use Your Data?

We use your personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Providing requested information and responding to your correspondence.
  • Sending information about us, our promotions, activities, and events, as well as those of our partners.
  • Customer relationship management – we may request feedback on our products and services to improve our offering.
  • Personalized marketing – we may send letters, emails, or SMS to offer you a product or service.
    • You can unsubscribe from such offers.
    • You have the right to object to commercial or direct marketing activities, including profiling for such purposes.
  • Fulfilling legal obligations and social responsibilities under Romanian and international laws.

How Can You Unsubscribe from the Newsletter?

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in the newsletter email.
  • Sending a request to [email protected].

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Our company collects and processes your personal data only under the following conditions:

  • With your consent.
  • When there is a legal obligation.
  • When there is a legitimate interest.

How Can You Update Your Personal Data?

If any of your personal data changes (e.g., name, surname, email address), or if you wish to cancel any request made to us, or if you discover that we hold incorrect data about you, please contact us at: [email protected].

We are not responsible for any losses resulting from incorrect, unauthentic, insufficient, or incomplete personal data that you provide.

Is Your Data Secure with the Operator?

We take data security very seriously and periodically review our security measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorized access.
  • Alteration.
  • Disclosure.
  • Unauthorized destruction.

Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only, who are trained in data protection and have signed confidentiality agreements.

Who Can the Operator Share Your Data With?

Your data will be accessed by employees of the company, in the following departments:

  • Marketing.
  • Contractors and partners (only for the stated purposes).

These individuals are obligated to maintain data confidentiality and are trained in personal data protection.

Service Providers / Partners of the Company

If we use third-party service providers, we only share the necessary personal data for completing specific tasks. Our service providers assist with:

  • Execution of specific services and operations.
  • Development and maintenance of internet-based tools and applications.
  • Marketing activities or event management.
  • Customer communication management.
  • Report preparation, statistics, printing materials, and product design.
  • Advertising placement in applications, websites, and social networks.

Your personal data may be transmitted to authorized authorities upon request, in compliance with applicable legal provisions.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use the website and detect potential navigation issues.

  • Google Analytics collects information about:
    • Pages visited.
    • Browsing duration.
    • How the website was accessed.
    • Sections accessed on the pages.

No personal information is stored, meaning this data cannot be used to identify users.

We use Google Analytics to track whether the website meets user needs and to prioritize improvements.

Google provides more information about cookies and privacy policies:

Additionally, Google offers an opt-out add-on to disable Google Analytics tracking across all websites.

How Long Does the Operator Retain Collected Personal Data?

Your data will be stored for the entire period of your account’s existence and/or newsletter subscription.

  • The company will delete your data as soon as you deactivate your account or unsubscribe from the newsletter.
  • However, data deletion may not be immediate upon account deletion or unsubscription.
  • We reserve the right to retain your data if it is necessary to fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes, etc.

In the case of data deletion, either upon request or through periodic deletions, the Operator will notify third parties to whom it has provided your data.

What Are Your Rights?

We respect your rights as a customer, allowing you to control how your personal data is used. These rights include:

Right of Access

You have the right to request a report on your personal data that we process.

Right to Rectification

If your personal data is incorrect, you have the right to request its correction.

  • If we have previously shared your data with third parties, we will inform them of the corrections.

Right to Object to Processing

You can object to the use of your personal data by Boscolo & Partners if it is processed based on legitimate interests.

  • You can exercise this right online or by phone.
  • We will review your objection and, if processing your data has an unjustified impact on you, we will stop processing it.

Additionally, you can opt out of receiving personalized marketing messages from us.

  • If you previously subscribed and later change your mind, you can opt-out by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of each marketing email.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the use of your personal data if you believe the information is inaccurate.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data directly to you or another company.

  • This applies only to data that we process based on your consent.
  • If technically feasible, we will transfer your data.

Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You may request the deletion of your personal data if:

  • The data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
  • You withdraw your consent, and we have no other legal basis for processing.
  • Boscolo & Partners processes your personal data unlawfully.
  • A European Union or Romanian regulation requires Boscolo & Partners to delete your data.

Right to File a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your request, you have the right to file a complaint.

  • If you are still dissatisfied, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Officer of Boscolo & Partners.
  • You can also contact the Romanian Data Protection Authority.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights or file a complaint, please contact us:

  • By email: [email protected]
  • By phone: +40 31 228 5115
  • By filling out the contact form on our website.

We aim to respond to your request as quickly as possible.

  • In some cases, our response time may be up to one month.
  • If additional time is needed, we will inform you and explain the reason for the delay.

In some cases, we may deny your request.

  • If permitted by law, we will inform you promptly and explain the reason for denial.

Right to File a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP).

ANSPDCP Contact Details:

  • Website: http://www.dataprotection.ro/
  • Address: Bd. G-ral Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, 010336, Bucharest, Romania
  • Phone: +40 318 059 211
  • Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro

Updates to This Privacy Policy

The most recent update to this Privacy Policy was made in May 2018.

We reserve the right to periodically update and modify this Privacy Policy to reflect any changes in how we process your personal data or legal requirements. In the event of such modifications, we will display the modified version of the Privacy Policy in the application and/or provide it to you through other means.

Cookies Policy

The crowe.ro website uses cookies.

The following information is intended to inform users about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by www.crowe.ro. Additionally, some useful links related to this topic are provided.

If you require more information and it is not found below, you can contact us at:

  • Phone: +40 31 228 5115
  • Email: [email protected]

This website uses both first-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and third-party cookies for analytics and service improvement.

Cookies used on this site provide valuable feedback and help improve the online experience.

  • The information obtained from these cookies is not stored in a database.
  • Cookies are deleted once you close your browser.

What is a Cookie?

An Internet Cookie (also known as a browser cookie, HTTP cookie, or simply cookie) is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on:

  • Your computer.
  • Your mobile device.
  • Other devices used to access the Internet.

A cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely passive—it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access data from the user’s hard drive.

A cookie consists of two parts:

  1. The name.
  2. The content or value of the cookie.

Additionally, cookies have a limited lifespan, and only the web server that sent them can access them again.

Cookies do not request personal information and, in most cases, do not identify Internet users.

Types of Cookies

  1. Session Cookies
  • Temporarily stored in the browser’s cookie folder.
  • Automatically deleted once the user leaves the website or closes the browser window.
  1. Persistent Cookies
  • Stored on a computer or device hard drive.
  • Remain until they reach their predefined expiration date.
  • May include third-party cookies (cookies placed by websites other than the one being visited).

What Are the Advantages of Cookies?

Cookies enable a better browsing experience by:

  • Storing user preferences (e.g., privacy settings, language options).
  • Remembering shopping cart contents.
  • Delivering relevant advertising.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies are managed by web servers and have different expiration periods:

  • Session Cookies: Used for a single session, deleted after the user leaves the website.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored for longer periods and reused each time the user returns to the website.

Users can delete cookies at any time through browser settings.

What Are Third-Party Cookies?

Some website content may be provided by third-party providers (e.g., news widgets, embedded videos, advertisements).

  • These third parties may set their own cookies, known as third-party cookies.
  • Such providers must comply with legal regulations and website privacy policies.

Examples: Google Analytics, RightNow.

How This Website Uses Cookies

A visit to this website may generate cookies for:

  1. Website performance tracking.
  2. Visitor analysis and traffic monitoring.

Analytics Cookies

  • Each time a user visits this site, a third-party analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics) generates a unique cookie.
  • This cookie allows tracking of:
    • Whether the user has visited the site before.
    • How often users return.

Other Third-Party Cookies

  • Some pages may contain third-party cookies used for tracking purposes.
  • These cookies are not accessible by us, nor can third parties access our website's cookies.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics cookies to:

  • Analyze how visitors use the website.
  • Detect potential navigation issues.

Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on the website.
  • How visitors accessed the site.
  • Sections of the website they interacted with.

? Google Analytics does not store personal information, meaning it cannot be used to identify users.

? Google provides more information about privacy and cookies here:

Google also provides a browser add-on to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking on all websites.

What Type of Information Do Cookies Store?

Cookies store small text files that enable websites to:

  • Recognize your browser.
  • Remember your preferences.

Examples:

  • Saving language preferences.
  • Keeping users logged in to their email account.

Why Are Cookies Important?

Cookies are essential for the functionality of the Internet, as they:

  • Improve user experience.
  • Enable secure transactions.
  • Provide relevant advertisements.

? Disabling cookies does not stop ads from appearing – it only prevents them from being personalized.

Examples of Cookie Usage

Cookies improve user experience by:

  • Storing news, weather, and entertainment preferences.
  • Saving passwords and language settings.
  • Limiting the number of times an ad is displayed.
  • Delivering relevant advertising.
  • Measuring website traffic and performance.

Security and Privacy Concerns

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats and do not contain executable code, meaning they cannot run on their own. Therefore, they cannot duplicate or replicate across networks to execute or spread again. Because they lack these functionalities, cookies cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about user preferences and browsing history, both on a specific website and across multiple websites, cookies can be exploited as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and routinely flag cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scans.

Most browsers have privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after a user leaves a website.

Other Security Issues Related to Cookies

Because identity protection is crucial and a fundamental right for every Internet user, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks posed by cookies.

Since cookies continuously transmit information between the browser and the website, an attacker or unauthorized individual could intercept the transmitted data. Although rare, this can happen if the browser connects to a server over an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require browsers to use encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking browsers into sending information over insecure channels. The attackers then use the stolen information to gain unauthorized access to websites.

It is crucial to choose the best security measures to protect personal data.

Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing with Cookies

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most-visited websites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable.

Disabling cookies may prevent users from accessing popular and widely used websites, such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Here are a few tips to ensure safe browsing while using cookies:

  • Customize your browser settings to reflect your preferred level of cookie security.
  • If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for stored browsing history and access data.
  • If you share computer access, consider configuring the browser to clear individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This allows you to access websites that use cookies while ensuring no data is stored once the browsing session ends.
  • Regularly install and update anti-spyware applications.
    • Many anti-spyware detection and prevention programs include site attack detection features, preventing browsers from accessing websites that may exploit browser vulnerabilities or install malicious software.
  • Ensure your browser is always updated.
    • Many cookie-based attacks target vulnerabilities in outdated browser versions.

Cookies Are Everywhere – Understanding Their Benefits and Security

Cookies are widely used, and it is impossible to avoid them completely if you want to access popular websites—both local and international.

With a clear understanding of how cookies work and the benefits they provide, you can take necessary security measures to browse the Internet safely and confidently.

How Can You Disable Cookies?

Disabling or refusing to accept cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use.

Additionally, refusing cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertisements—it simply means that they will no longer be personalized based on your preferences and browsing behavior.