Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is DevByBB, a freelance web development service operated as a PFA (Persoana Fizica Autorizata) registered in Romania.

Email: contact@devbybb.com
Location: Remote / Romania
Website: https://www.devbybb.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form. The data collected includes:

Name — to identify you and address you properly.
Email address — to respond to your inquiry.
Project type — to understand the nature of your request.
Message content — the details of your inquiry.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, etc.).

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

Responding to your inquiry — Your contact form submission is sent to us via email so we can respond to your request.
Communication about potential projects — If you express interest in our services, we may use your contact details to discuss project details.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — By submitting the contact form and checking the privacy consent checkbox, you give us explicit consent to process your personal data for the purposes described above.
Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — We have a legitimate interest in processing your data to respond to business inquiries and to ensure the security and proper operation of our website.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Contact form submissions are sent directly to our email inbox and are not stored in a database on this website. Your data is retained in our email system for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, typically no longer than 12 months after our last communication, unless a business relationship is established.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, the following third-party services may process data in connection with your visit to this website:

6.1 Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts, served from Google's servers. When you visit our site, your browser downloads font files from Google, which means your IP address is transmitted to Google LLC (USA). Google processes this data under their Privacy Policy. The legal basis is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in providing a consistent visual presentation.

6.2 Google Maps

Our contact page may embed Google Maps to display office locations. When you view a page with an embedded map, data (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. This is only loaded with your consent. The legal basis is consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). See Google's Privacy Policy.

6.3 Google Analytics

With your consent, we may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve the site. Google Analytics is only activated after you give explicit consent through our cookie banner. The legal basis is consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can learn more about Google's data practices in their Privacy Policy.

6.4 Email Service Provider

Contact form submissions are transmitted via our email service provider. This provider processes data solely on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of access (Article 15) — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification (Article 16) — You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure (Article 17) — You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restriction of processing (Article 18) — You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to data portability (Article 20) — You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object (Article 21) — You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest.
Right to withdraw consent (Article 7(3)) — You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@devbybb.com.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian supervisory authority:

ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Nationala de Supraveghere a Prelucrarii Datelor cu Caracter Personal)
B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
CSRF protection on all forms to prevent cross-site request forgery.
Input validation and sanitization on all user-submitted data.
Regular software updates and security patches.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are safeguarded by appropriate mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@devbybb.com
Website: https://www.devbybb.com/contact