TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

www.winesofromania.com
Valid from April 1, 2022, and updated on November 11, 2025

 

1. Company Information

The website www.winesofromania.com (hereinafter referred to as “the Website” or “the Site”) is owned and operated by Wines of Romania S.R.L., a Romanian legal entity with its registered office at Strada Soldat Gheorghe Buciumat Nr. 26, Bloc C-D, Floor 5, Ap. 508D, Sector 1, Bucharest, Postal Code 014384, registered with the Trade Registry under No. J2022017740403, having Tax ID (CUI) RO46799080, and European Unique Identifier (EUID): ROONRC.J2022017740403.

Contact email: info@winesofromania.com
Website: www.winesofromania.com

2. Scope of Application

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Website.
By accessing or browsing this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

The Website is an editorial and educational platform dedicated to promoting Romanian wine culture.
It does not sell or distribute alcoholic beverages directly and does not request any financial or payment information.

Wines of Romania promotes responsible wine consumption and compliance with the legal minimum age for alcohol consumption in each visitor’s country of residence.

3. Access and Use of the Website

All information and materials published on www.winesofromania.com are offered free of charge, for informational and educational purposes.
The Website does not provide paid services, does not charge access fees, and does not collect payment data from visitors.

Access is open to all visitors, provided they act in good faith.
Any abusive or unlawful use is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to:

  • intentionally introducing viruses or other harmful code;

  • attempting to gain unauthorized access to servers or databases;

  • automated scraping or copying of website content;

  • redistributing or reproducing materials without prior written consent.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website—including text, photographs, video and audio materials, graphics, layout, trademarks, and logos—is the exclusive property of Wines of Romania S.R.L. or its licensed partners and collaborators.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or republish any materials without written authorization from Wines of Romania S.R.L.

You may, however:

  • share hyperlinks to our published articles;

  • quote short excerpts, provided the source is clearly indicated: “Source: www.winesofromania.com.”

Users who submit content (e.g., comments, reviews, opinions) are solely responsible for it. Wines of Romania reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content that violates applicable laws or common decency.

5. Limitation of Liability

The Website is provided “as is,” without any warranties regarding uninterrupted operation, error-free functionality, or accuracy of information.

Wines of Romania S.R.L. shall not be held liable for:

  • temporary interruptions of service or website downtime;

  • errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in published materials;

  • direct or indirect damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website.

External events such as force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances may temporarily suspend the Website’s operation without liability.
If such an event continues for more than 15 days, either party may consider the implicit contractual relationship terminated, without damages or penalties.

6. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Romanian law.
Any dispute concerning the use of the Website will first be settled amicably.
If an amicable solution is not possible, the matter shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent Romanian courts.

7. Contact

For any inquiries or concerns regarding the Website, intellectual property, or the use of our materials, please contact:

Wines of Romania S.R.L.
E-mail: info@winesofromania.com
Website: www.winesofromania.com

PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIE USE POLICY

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is Wines of Romania S.R.L., as identified above.
We are committed to processing your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

2. Categories of Data Collected

We may collect the following personal data, only through contact or newsletter subscription forms:

  • name and surname;

  • email address;

  • phone number (optional);

  • any other information you voluntarily provide in your messages.

3. Purposes of Processing

Your data is used exclusively for:

  • sending newsletters and updates about Wines of Romania activities (with your consent);

  • responding to inquiries received via contact forms;

  • improving your browsing experience and ensuring website functionality.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • your explicit consent (for newsletters or direct communication);

  • our legitimate interest (to ensure website security and functionality);

  • legal obligations (for compliance with applicable regulations).

5. Data Recipients and Partners

The Wines of Romania newsletter is managed via Mailchimp, operated by The Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a Mailchimp, part of Intuit Inc., headquartered in the United States.
Transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area are carried out under the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission.

For website hosting and data storage, we use MXHost, a Romanian-based hosting provider that ensures data security and compliance with EU data protection standards.

6. Data Retention Periods

  • Contact form data: stored up to 12 months from the last communication.

  • Newsletter data: stored until you withdraw your consent.

  • Technical data (cookies): retained for the lifespan of the essential cookies used.

After these periods expire, data is securely deleted.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • to access your personal data;

  • to request correction or deletion;

  • to restrict or object to processing;

  • to data portability;

  • to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) – www.dataprotection.ro.

You can exercise your rights at any time by contacting: info@winesofromania.com.

8. Data Security

The Website uses secure HTTPS (SSL/TLS) connections.
Data is protected through appropriate technical and organizational measures, and access is limited strictly to authorized personnel.

9. Cookie Policy

The website www.winesofromania.com currently uses only essential cookies, necessary for the technical operation of the site.
We do not use analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies at this time.

If, in the future, optional cookies (such as Google Analytics) are introduced, users will be informed via a banner and asked for their explicit consent.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding privacy, data protection, or cookies, please contact:

Wines of Romania S.R.L.
E-mail: info@winesofromania.com
Website: www.winesofromania.com

Final Notice

By continuing to browse this Website, you confirm that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of Useand the Privacy and Cookie Policy of Wines of Romania.