What data we collect and for what purpose

In the context of our activities organizing courses and educational experiences in the field of gastronomy and traditional beverage culture, we collect personal data such as name, email address, phone number, and, in the case of payments, limited financial information. This data is necessary for course registration, managing participation, and communicating with you.

Data processing is based on explicit consent and the necessity of executing the educational services contract. We do not use the data for automated profiling or for automated decisions that affect your rights.

Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website uses essential cookies for proper functioning and analytics cookies to improve user experience. Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) collect anonymized data about visited pages and session duration. You can refuse non-essential cookies through your browser settings or via the consent banner displayed on your first visit.

We do not use behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Data collected through cookies is not shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Your rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access – you can request a copy of the personal data we hold.
• Right to rectification – you can correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure – you can request the deletion of data, except in cases where it is necessary for legal obligations.
• Right to restriction of processing – you can request the limitation of data use.
• Right to data portability – you can receive the data in a structured format.
• Right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at the email address mentioned below. We will respond to your request within a maximum of 30 days.

Data transfer and security

Your data is stored on secure servers within the European Union and is not transferred to third countries without adequate safeguards. In the case of using external services (e.g., payment platforms or newsletters), they comply with standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration, including SSL/TLS encryption and restricted staff access.

Contact for privacy questions

For any questions regarding the processing of personal data or to request the exercise of the aforementioned rights, you can contact us at:

• Address: Aleea Someș nr. 7B, bl. C, ap. 6
• Phone: 0705327427
• Email: info@whiskyhero.com

Last update of this policy: October 1, 2023. We reserve the right to modify the policy, and any changes will be notified on this page.