Forum Europa — forumeuropa.ro
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Forum Europa respects the privacy of its website visitors, event participants, international delegates, and individuals who communicate with the organisers.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data may be collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected in connection with the operation of https://forumeuropa.ro and the organisation of Forum Europa activities.
We are committed to processing personal data lawfully, fairly, transparently, and securely, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR) and applicable Romanian legislation, including Law No. 190/2018.
The entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of personal data processing in connection with Forum Europa is:
Alianța pentru Unirea Românilor (AUR)
Legal status: Political party legally registered in Romania.
Country: Romania.
Website: https://forumeuropa.ro
Official organisational website: https://partidulaur.ro
Registered address: 8A Iancu de Hunedoara Boulevard, 011732 Bucharest, Romania
Privacy contact: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer, where applicable: [email protected]
For questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the exercise of data protection rights, individuals may contact the organisation using the details above.
Depending on how individuals interact with the website or participate in Forum Europa activities, the following categories of personal data may be processed.
Where relevant, this may include:
Full name.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Country of residence or representation.
Professional title and institutional affiliation.
Organisation or diplomatic mission represented.
Information submitted through contact or registration forms.
Correspondence and other information voluntarily provided.
Where registration or accreditation processes are used, additional information may be required to organise participation, communicate logistical details, or manage access to event premises.
Such information will be limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose.
Where additional identification or security information is required, individuals will be informed of the applicable requirements and processing arrangements.
When visitors access the website, certain technical information may be processed, including:
IP address.
Browser type and version.
Device and operating system information.
Date and time of access.
Requested pages and technical server logs.
Security-related information necessary to protect the website.
Additional analytics or tracking information may be collected where such technologies are implemented and an appropriate legal basis exists.
Where relevant to the organisation or presentation of Forum Europa, professional information concerning speakers, public officials, diplomats, and institutional representatives may be obtained from official institutional sources or other lawfully accessible sources.
Such processing will be limited to legitimate organisational and informational purposes, with appropriate transparency safeguards.
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes, where applicable.
To maintain website functionality, prevent unauthorised access, investigate technical incidents, and protect the integrity of online services.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests in operating and securing the website, where applicable.
To receive, assess, and respond to messages or requests submitted through the website or other communication channels.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests in managing communications, or Article 6(1)(b) where processing is necessary to take steps at an individual's request before entering into a contract.
To manage registrations, invitations, accreditation, attendance, event logistics, and communications necessary for participation in Forum Europa activities.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where processing is necessary for a contractual relationship or requested pre-contractual steps; Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where legitimate organisational interests provide an appropriate basis; or another applicable legal basis depending on the circumstances.
To comply with applicable statutory requirements, respond to lawful requests from competent authorities, and fulfil relevant record-keeping obligations.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(c) GDPR — compliance with a legal obligation.
Where optional newsletters, announcements, or promotional communications are offered, personal data may be processed to send such communications.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent, where required.
Individuals may withdraw consent at any time.
Where appropriate, the names, professional titles, institutional affiliations, statements, or images of speakers and other participants may be published for legitimate informational, editorial, or event-documentation purposes.
The applicable legal basis will depend on the nature of the publication, the role of the individual, the reasonable expectations of the persons concerned, and the relevant legal requirements.
Forum Europa is organised under the responsibility of a political party. Accordingly, certain processing activities may involve information that could reveal political opinions or other special categories of personal data under Article 9 GDPR.
The website operator recognises that participation in an event, communication with its organisers, or representation of an institution does not, by itself, establish membership in or political support for AUR.
Where special categories of personal data are processed, an applicable legal basis under Article 6 GDPR and a valid condition under Article 9 GDPR must be established.
Depending on the specific circumstances, such processing may rely on an applicable condition under Article 9(2), including explicit consent or another legally available exception, subject to its requirements.
Any processing carried out in connection with the legitimate activities of a political organisation must respect the applicable limitations, safeguards, and restrictions on disclosure.
Relevant provisions of Romanian Law No. 190/2018 will also be observed.
Personal data collected for event participation will not automatically be treated as evidence of political affiliation.
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functionality, remember user preferences, maintain security, or provide optional analytical functionality.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law.
Non-essential cookies, including analytics, advertising, or other tracking technologies requiring consent, will only be activated after the user has provided valid consent.
Where consent is required, users must be able to refuse or withdraw it without being prevented from accessing services that do not depend on those technologies.
Information about the actual cookies used, their purposes, providers, and retention periods should be made available through the website's cookie information and consent management interface.
Users may also manage cookies through their browser settings.
Personal data may be disclosed, where necessary and lawful, to:
Authorised personnel involved in website administration or event organisation.
IT, hosting, security, and technical service providers.
Communication and event management service providers.
Professional advisers acting under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
Competent public authorities where disclosure is required by law.
Other recipients where disclosure is necessary for a specified and lawful purpose.
Service providers acting as data processors are required to process personal data under appropriate contractual and legal safeguards.
Personal data will not be sold to third parties.
Personal information will not be disclosed for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis.
Forum Europa may involve participants, representatives, or service providers located outside the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred to a country outside the EEA, the website operator will ensure that an applicable transfer mechanism is in place, where required by GDPR.
Such mechanisms may include an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission, appropriate contractual safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, or a legally permitted derogation in the specific circumstances.
Information about applicable transfer arrangements and available safeguards may be requested using the privacy contact details provided in this Policy.
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods will be determined by reference to the following criteria:
The duration and requirements of the relevant event or activity.
The need to respond to enquiries and manage ongoing communications.
Applicable statutory record-keeping obligations.
Legitimate security and operational requirements.
The establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
The period for which valid consent remains applicable, where processing is based on consent.
Once the applicable retention period has expired, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised, unless continued retention is legally justified.
Specific retention periods for individual processing activities will be established and communicated where required.
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or unlawful disclosure.
Such measures may include, as appropriate:
Encrypted communication through HTTPS.
Access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Restrictions on access based on organisational responsibilities.
Website and server security monitoring.
Security updates and vulnerability management.
Backup and recovery procedures.
Confidentiality obligations for authorised personnel.
Procedures for responding to personal data security incidents.
Security measures are reviewed and adapted in accordance with the nature of the processing and the risks involved.
No electronic system can guarantee absolute security.
Subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law, individuals have the following rights:
Right of access: To obtain confirmation of whether personal data is processed and access relevant information about that processing.
Right to rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure: To request deletion of personal data where the applicable legal conditions are met.
Right to restriction: To request restriction of processing in circumstances provided by law.
Right to data portability: To receive certain personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, where the legal conditions apply.
Right to object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests, including the right to object to direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of earlier processing.
Rights concerning automated decisions: To benefit from the protections established by Article 22 GDPR where applicable.
Requests may be submitted using the privacy contact details provided in this Policy.
The organisation will respond within the time limits established by GDPR, generally within one month, subject to legally permitted extensions.
Individuals who believe that their personal data has been processed unlawfully may submit a complaint to the competent supervisory authority.
In Romania, the supervisory authority is:
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP)
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ro
Individuals may also contact another competent supervisory authority where permitted under GDPR.
The right to lodge a complaint does not affect the availability of other administrative or judicial remedies.
Forum Europa is primarily intended for an adult audience interested in international affairs, diplomacy, and political dialogue.
The website does not intentionally solicit personal data from children for political profiling or promotional purposes.
Where consent-based information society services are offered directly to children, the applicable age requirements and parental authorisation rules will be respected.
If personal data concerning a child is found to have been collected without an appropriate legal basis, suitable corrective measures will be taken.
Forum Europa events may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise documented for legitimate informational, archival, editorial, or communication purposes.
Where personal data is processed through such activities, the applicable legal basis, reasonable expectations of participants, and relevant legal safeguards will be taken into account.
Additional information may be provided through event notices, registration materials, or on-site communications.
Individuals may contact the organiser regarding concerns about the publication or processing of their images.
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The website operator does not carry out solely automated decision-making producing legal or similarly significant effects on individuals in connection with ordinary website browsing or standard event enquiries.
If such processing is introduced, the relevant information required by GDPR will be provided before the processing takes place.
The website may include links to external websites, institutional resources, or social media platforms.
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and data protection arrangements.
The website operator is not responsible for independent processing activities carried out by third parties acting as separate data controllers.
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality, processing activities, or organisational practices.
The updated version will be published on this page with the relevant revision date.
Where required by law, additional notification or consent will be obtained before material changes to processing activities take effect.
For questions, requests, or concerns relating to the processing of personal data, please contact:
Alianța pentru Unirea Românilor (AUR)
Website: https://forumeuropa.ro
Privacy email: [email protected]
Registered address: 8A Iancu de Hunedoara Boulevard, 011732 Bucharest, Romania
Data Protection Officer, where applicable: [email protected]
