The information portal homestead.md (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”), operated by A.O. Pădurea Noastră (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”), respects the right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of its visitors.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Law No. 195/2024 of the Republic of Moldova on the Protection of Personal Data (which transposes the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR). The text below explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are.

1. What personal data do we collect?

We collect only the minimum data necessary for the proper operation of the news website and to improve your experience:

• Data provided voluntarily: First name, last name, or email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments on articles, or contact us through forms on the Site.
• Data collected automatically (Cookies and Technical Data): IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed on our Site, time spent on a page, and traffic source.

2. Legal basis and purposes of processing

We process your data on the basis of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent: For sending newsletters and placing non-essential cookies (analytics/advertising).
• The legitimate interest of the Operator: For securing the Site against cyberattacks, preventing spam in the comments section, and monitoring the overall audience of the Site.

The main purposes are:

1. Providing and delivering journalistic content and news through the portal.
2. Monitoring the Site’s performance and analyzing web traffic using statistical tools (such as Google Analytics).
3. Displaying relevant advertising based on your anonymized preferences.

3. How long do we retain your data?

Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above:

• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you choose to unsubscribe (withdraw your consent).
• Technical data collected through cookies is retained for specific periods, in accordance with the policy applicable to each cookie (usually between 30 days and 2 years).

4. Sharing data with third parties

The Operator does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be accessed or transferred exclusively to trusted service providers that help us operate the Site, such as:

• IT service providers, web hosting providers, and technical maintenance providers.
• Traffic analytics platforms (e.g., Google LLC) and partner advertising networks (which process data exclusively in the form of anonymized cookie IDs).
• Public authorities of the Republic of Moldova, only where there is an explicit legal obligation to do so.

5. Your rights under Law No. 195/2024

As a data subject, the new legislation guarantees you the following rights, which you may exercise free of charge:

• Right of access: You may request confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed, as well as information about such processing.
• Right to rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your data if consent has been withdrawn or if the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose.
• Right to restriction of processing: You may temporarily restrict the processing of your data under certain legal conditions.
• Right to object to processing: You may object at any time to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes (newsletter).
• Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe that your rights have been violated, you may contact the National Center for Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Moldova (NCPDP).

6. Data security

We implement modern technical and organizational measures (SSL/HTTPS encrypted connections, firewalls, and strict employee access controls) to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks of loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to our users’ data.

7. Contact and requests

For any questions regarding this Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact us directly:

• Company name: A.O. Pădurea Noastră
• Postal address: мун. Кишинёв, Alecu Russo 59/4
• Dedicated email: padurea.noastra.ao@gmail.com