INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how [MTLegal] (“we”, “us”, or “our”) processes your personal data in our capacity as a data controller. We encourage you to read this document carefully and in full. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the content of this document, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact” section below.

PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS, PURPOSES, AND LEGAL BASIS

1. Contractual Relationship
We process your personal data primarily to provide the legal services you request. The types of data processed may include: full name, email address, phone number. The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

2. Post-Contract Data Processing
Following the termination of a contract, we may continue processing certain personal data for the purpose of establishing, exercising, or defending our legal rights. This may include your name, address, and invoice-related data. The legal basis is either compliance with legal obligations or our legitimate interest in protecting our legal rights.

3. Corporate and Organizational Operations
In the event of restructuring or other internal operations, your data may be disclosed to advisors, public authorities, or relevant third parties. The legal basis is either a legitimate interest or legal obligation.

4. Responding to Inquiries
When you contact us with a request, we process your personal data (such as name, email, and message content) to respond appropriately. The legal basis for this processing is your consent.

5. Cookies
Our website  uses cookies to personalize user experience and collect analytics data. Cookies may be used to remember user preferences, improve website functionality, and enhance security. Data collected through cookies is processed based on your consent. For more details, please consult our [Cookie Policy].

6. Marketing Communications
With your prior consent, we may send you marketing communications (e.g., emails or SMS) about our services. In this case, we will process your name, email, and phone number. The legal basis is your explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.

DATA SOURCES

We collect most of your personal data directly from you. This may include your name, email, phone number, and mailing address.

DATA DISCLOSURE

Your personal data may be shared with partners, consultants, or service providers (inside or outside Romania) as required to fulfill the services agreed upon. All such parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

DATA STORAGE

We retain your personal data according to our internal retention policy and applicable legal requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the data type and legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, or archiving rules). Where no specific legal period applies, we retain data based on limitation periods and data protection best practices.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

We currently do not transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA or to international organizations. If such a transfer becomes necessary, we will inform you and obtain your consent, if required.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PROVIDING PERSONAL DATA

You are under no obligation to provide your personal data. However, if you choose not to provide the information required for us to deliver legal services (as outlined in sections 1–3 above), we may not be able to enter into or fulfill our contract with you.