Privacy Policy - ABO Creations

Last updated: November 3, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SCHIȚE DE GÂNDURI S.R.L., trading as ABO Creations (“we”, “our”, “us”), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit and use our website www.abocreations.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Romanian legislation.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Company name: SCHIȚE DE GÂNDURI S.R.L.
Trade name: ABO Creations
Registered address: Str. 1907 Nr. 174, Flămânzi, Jud. Botoșani, Romania
Company Registration Number: J07/228/2021
VAT ID: RO44068423
Email: bianca.abacioaei@gmail.com
Phone: +40 752 096 584

We act as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary for our business operations and legal obligations.
Depending on your interaction with the website, we may collect the following categories of data:

a. When you place an order or create an account:

Name and surname
Billing and delivery address
Email address and phone number
Payment details (processed securely via Netopia MobilPay)
Order history and transaction information

b. When you contact us:

Name
Email address
Message content

c. When you browse the website:

IP address
Browser and device type
Cookies and analytics data (via Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel)

We do not collect or store credit card information directly — all payment processing is handled securely by Netopia MobilPay.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity: to process and fulfill your orders or service requests.
Legal obligation: to issue invoices and maintain accounting records in compliance with Romanian tax law.
Legitimate interest: to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure website security.
Consent: when you voluntarily subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies for analytics/marketing purposes.

5. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To process and deliver your orders;
To communicate with you regarding your order or inquiries;
To issue invoices and comply with fiscal obligations;
To manage your user account (if applicable);
To improve our website and customer experience;
To perform marketing and remarketing campaigns, with your consent.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.

In particular:

Accounting and fiscal data are stored for a minimum of 5 years, as required by Romanian law;
Contact form submissions are kept only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry;
Analytics and marketing data are stored according to the cookie expiration periods (see Cookie Policy).

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We may share personal data only with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business, under strict confidentiality agreements:

Payment processor: Netopia MobilPay (for secure online payments)
Hosting provider: based in Romania
Analytics and marketing tools: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Public authorities: only when required by law or court order

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some third-party services (e.g., Google, Meta/Facebook) may process data on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
These transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards approved under GDPR to ensure adequate data protection.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right to access – request a copy of your personal data.
Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion of your data, where legally possible.
Right to restrict processing – limit how your data is used in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object – to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent – if processing is based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bianca.abacioaei@gmail.com.
We will respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
This includes secure SSL encryption, password-protected access, and data minimization practices.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies for:

Essential functionality (site performance and shopping cart operation);
Analytics (Google Analytics – to measure site traffic);
Marketing (Facebook Pixel – to deliver relevant ads).

For detailed information about how cookies are used and how you can control them, please read our Cookie Policy.

12. Minors

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our business operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

14. Contact

For any questions, requests, or complaints related to data protection, please contact us at:

ABO Creations
Email: bianca.abacioaei@gmail.com
Phone: +40 752 096 584
Address: Str. 1907 Nr. 174, Flămânzi, Jud. Botoșani, Romania

If you believe that your rights under GDPR have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the Romanian National Authority for the Supervision of Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) – www.dataprotection.ro