Effective Date: June 4, 2026
1. Introduction
HowCommerce respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to you under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
SCO PFA Romania
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through our contact page.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
3.1 Information You Provide
- Name (if voluntarily provided)
- Email address (for newsletter subscriptions or contact requests)
- Information submitted through contact forms
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring websites
- Website usage statistics
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and updates to subscribers
- Improve website performance and content
- Monitor website security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
5.1 Consent
For newsletter subscriptions and optional analytics cookies.
5.2 Legitimate Interests
For website security, fraud prevention, performance monitoring, and improving the website.
5.3 Legal Obligations
Where required by applicable laws and regulations.
6. Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates, articles, and other content related to HowCommerce.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
7. Cookies and Analytics
HowCommerce uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and understand how visitors use it.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are only activated after obtaining your consent.
Analytics tools may collect aggregated information about website usage, including page views, device information, and general geographic data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and newsletter service providers
- Analytics providers
- Security and infrastructure providers
These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services.
10. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by GDPR.
11. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with an updated effective date.
14. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us through our contact page.