Privacy Policy & Cookies

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES always cares about the privacy and security of your personal data, because your confidence is of the highest value to us.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES uses best practices to protect the information we receive from you. We hereby offer you to review our Privacy Policy and the Cookies Policy, which will give you an insight as to how we collect, process, store, transfer and erase personal data.

Privacy Policy

Objectives and Purposes of the Privacy Policy

Firm Profile

Terms Used

List of Personal Data

Personal Data Collection Sources

Purposes of Personal Data Collection and Processing

Collection of Personal Data

Collection and Processing of Personal Data without the Consent of the Subject

Transfer of Personal Data

Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

Storage of Personal Data

Marketing

Rights of Personal Data Subjects

Contact Details

Amendments to the Privacy Policy

Cookies Policy

Objectives and Purposes of the Cookies Policy

Purposes of Using Cookies

Types of Cookies

Cookies Management

Google Analytics

Contact Details

Amendments to the Cookies Policy

Privacy Policy

Objectives and Purposes of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is designed to clarify GITLAN & ASSOCIATES’ approach to work with personal data collected and processed on www.gitlanlaw.com.

This Privacy Policy is intended to help you make the right and informed decisions when interacting with www.gitlanlaw.com in any way.

Please take the time to review our Privacy Policy in order to enjoy the full range of the features and functions of our website.

Terms Used

The following terms and definitions are used in the Privacy Policy:

Company means an individual businessman, legal entity, state or government agency that engages with GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, including a client to whom GITLAN & ASSOCIATES provides or can provide services;

Controller means an individual or legal entity, public institution, agency or other structure that independently or together with others determines the purposes and methods of personal data processing;

Personal Data Processing means actions aimed at the accumulation, recording, systematisation, structuring, storage, modification, amendment, use, review, distribution and other transfer, depersonalisation, restoration, grouping or combining, blocking and destruction of personal data;

Personal Data means information related to the personal data subject being identified or identifiable on the basis of such information, and recorded on an electronic, paper and (or) other physical medium. In particular, the personal data include: name, identification number, information on the place of residence or location, online identifier, e-mail address, telephone number, including cellular phone, address, and other data of the subject of the personal data;

Applicable Law means the law of the Republic of Moldova, where the personal data are collected and/or processed;

Processor means an individual or legal entity, state authority, agency or other authority that processes personal data on behalf of the controller;

Collection of Personal Data means actions aimed at obtaining personal data;

Subject means an individual, to whom the personal data belongs;

Company Related Party means an individual, who is the founder (participant) of the Company, its employee, or a person serving the company under a civil law contract, as well as another person that the Company interacts or may interact with;

Firm Profile

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES is the sole Controller of all personal data collected and processed on the website www.gitlanlaw.com. GITLAN & ASSOCIATES works with Processors that provide for the collection, processing, and protection of personal data on behalf of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES in accordance with this Policy, relevant treaties, and Applicable Law.

List of Personal Data Collected by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES collects and processes the following categories of personal data.

Principal Data: last name; name; patronymic (if any); date and place of birth; phone number; e-mail; country and city of residence.

Marketing Data: details of requests and subscriptions; last name; name; e-mail; name of the company; jurisdiction details; preferred language and sector of the economy.

Applicant’s details: last name; name; patronymic (if any); phone number; e-mail; country and city of residence; track record; education; additional files of the applicant.

Device Details: IP address; Unique Data Item Description (UDID); Cookies; location details; information on the website use, other data related to the device.

Potential Members’ Details: name of the company; key contact details; position; phone number; e-mail; location; potential Member’s website; additional files of the Member.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES do not collect or process the special categories of personal data, which include: race and ethnicity; political views; religious and philosophical beliefs; union membership; genetic and biometric data; health, sex, or sexual orientation data.

Personal Data Collection Sources

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES may collect personal data from the following sources:

from subjects that provide their personal data when interacting with GITLAN & ASSOCIATES website (www.gitlanlaw.com) in any way, including when subscribing to newsletters, completing feedback forms, sending requests for joining the team;

as a result of using cookies and other technologies for collecting and tracking information;

public sources;

state information systems in the procedure and under the conditions provided for by the Applicable Law.

Purposes of Personal Data Collection and Processing

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

to provide a Company, which the Subjects are relate to, with information about any changes and trends in the legislation and application thereof, as well as with articles, reviews, and other informational and/or analytical materials in the area of law that in GITLAN & ASSOCIATES’ opinion can be of the Company’s interest;

to provide a Company, which the subjects are relate to, with other information related to the activities of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, as well as with any other information that in GITLAN & ASSOCIATES’ opinion can be of the Company’s interest;

to provide services to a Company or Company Related Subjects;

to negotiate with a Company (Company Related Subjects) regarding services provided by the Member to the Company (Company Related Subjects);

for the purposes established by the Applicable Law, in particular, if the collection and processing of personal data is necessary to perform the obligations of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES provided for by the Law of the Republic of Moldova, to carry out activities of law enforcement agencies, courts, and enforcement actions.

Collection of Personal Data

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES collects personal data through the website in case of the following actions:

subscribing to receive newsletters or marketing newsletters;

making requests for services and products of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES;

sending requests to join the team;

interacting and working with the website using cookies and other technologies for collecting and tracking information on any browser or device;

using the services provided by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES through the website.

Personal data are collected from sources provided for in the Privacy Policy.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data without the Consent of the Subject

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES collects and processes personal data without the consent of the subject when such data are required:

to perform a contract concluded between the Subject and GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, or if GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, at the Subject’s request, takes the measures necessary to conclude the contract;

to perform by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES its obligations under the law;

to protect the essential interests of the Subject or another individual;

to protect the rights or legitimate interests of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES or another person, including with the assistance of law enforcement agencies, courts and bailiffs.

in other cases established by the Applicable Law.

In cases where the Persona Data collection and processing without the consent of the Subject are allowed by the Applicable Law, the Subject may, at any time, request the suspension of such collection and processing until GITLAN & ASSOCIATES demonstrate the legitimacy of interests for which protection the personal data are collected and processed. Personal Data collection and processing using automation tools is allowed.

Transfer of Personal Data

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES may transfer personal data to the following categories of recipients:

Processors and GITLAN & ASSOCIATES service providers, which perform functions on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions to achieve the objectives set forth in the Privacy Policy;

subcontractors and external consultants in order to obtain legal services or any other types of services;

law enforcement and regulatory authorities.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES transfer your personal data only when the following conditions are met:

If there is your consent or any other legal ground for the transfer of personal data;

When a person, whom the personal data are transferred to, provides for an adequate level of personal data protection and security;

If the transfer complies with the GDPR requirements, the Applicable Law of the jurisdiction, which the personal data are transferred from or to, as well as other regulatory legal acts that may be applicable in the transfer of personal data.

We also share personal data to establish or protect our legal rights, property or security, or the rights, property or security of others. If you have any questions as to how we transfer your personal data or you want to request copies of regulatory legal acts, corporate rules, and other acts on personal data protection in the Republic of Moldova, please contact us at contact@gitlanlaw.com.

Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES may perform the cross-border transfer of personal data for the purposes listed in this Policy, and in the following cases:

If the personal data transfer is required to perform the contract at the Subject’s request or pre-contract measures, as well as to conclude or perform a contract in the interests of the Subject;

If the personal data transfer is required to file a statement of claim or statement of defense in the interests of the Subject;

If the transfer is required to protect the vital interests of the Subject, when the Subject physically or legally cannot give its consent;

The personal data can be transferred from an open register of the European Union designed to provide information to an unlimited number of persons, but only subject to the conditions established by the European Union law.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES may perform the cross-border transfer of personal data for other purposes and in other cases with the consent of the Subject obtained upon notifying him/her of the possible risks associated with such a transfer.

Storage of Personal Data

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES stores your personal data on the servers in the Republic of Moldova. We use advanced security measures to protect data and comply with the international information security standard ISO/IEC 27001, which establishes information security requirements for the creation, development, and support of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES stores the personal data of the website visitors for at least three years from the date of the last visit and in accordance with our obligations under the GDPR or similar legislation worldwide, or for a longer period if we are required to do so in accordance with our regulatory obligations or obligations to regulatory and law enforcement authorities.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES stores the personal data of clients for at least six years from the date of the last interaction with this client and in accordance with our obligations under GDPR or similar legislation worldwide, or for a longer period, since we are obliged to do so in accordance with our regulatory obligations or obligations to regulatory and law enforcement authorities.

Upon the expiry of the above periods, GITLAN & ASSOCIATES will destroy your personal data.

Privacy Policy for Minors

By using the services provided by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, you confirm that you have reached the age of 16.

We respect the privacy of children and do not collect, use, or disclose the personal data of children under 16 without the consent of their parents or guardians.

If we become aware that the information provided or collected by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES is the personal data of children without prior obtaining the consent of a parent or guardian, we will immediately take measures to delete such personal data.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES is not liable for damages caused to the Subject as a result of the personal data processing if such processing did not violate the requirements of the Applicable Law, and if the damage was caused by the processing actions performed at the Subject’s direction.

Marketing

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES would like to send you marketing newsletters and information about our products and services that we think you may like. If you gave your consent to receive marketing newsletters and information, you can always change your preferences, as well as refuse and(or) unsubscribe therefrom.

At any time, you have the right to prohibit GITLAN & ASSOCIATES from contacting you for marketing purposes. If you no longer want to receive marketing newsletters, please contact us at contact@gitlanlaw.com.

Rights of Personal Data Subjects

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES would like to make sure that you are fully aware of all the rights you have to protect your personal data and that you can enjoy them. Each Personal Data Subject has the following rights:

Right to Access. The Subject has the right to request copies of his/her personal data processed by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES, in accordance with this Privacy Policy. In this case, personal data are provided in a generally accepted e-format, unless the Subject requires otherwise. GITLAN & ASSOCIATES may charge a reasonable fee based on administrative expenses for further copy requests of the Subject.

Right to Rectification. The Subject has the right to request GITLAN & ASSOCIATES to correct inaccurate personal data regarding the Subject or in view of the processing purposes to supplement incomplete personal data, including by providing an additional statement thereon, and GITLAN & ASSOCIATES shall do so without unreasonable delay.

Right to Erasure. The Subject has the right to request GITLAN & ASSOCIATES to erase personal data concerning the Subject and GITLAN & ASSOCIATES shall do so without unreasonable delay. Besides, GITLAN & ASSOCIATES undertake to erase personal data without undue delay, unless GITLAN & ASSOCIATES is required to retain personal data in order to perform legal obligations or to file, execute, or defend on legal claims.

Right to Restrict Processing. The Subject has the right to request GITLAN & ASSOCIATES to restrict the processing of personal data concerning the Subject, if the following conditions take place:

The Subject disputes the personal data accuracy for a period allowing GITLAN & ASSOCIATES to verify the personal data accuracy;

Processing of personal data is illegal, while the Subject opposes personal data deletion and requires restrictions on the personal data use;

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES has achieved the purposes of personal data processing and they are no longer required, however, they are necessary for the Personal Data Subject to file, execute, or defend on legal claims;

The Personal Data Subject was opposed to the processing until it was verified that the legal grounds of the Controller were more important than those of the Subject.

Right to Data Portability. The Subject has the right to request GITLAN & ASSOCIATES to transfer the personal data concerning the Subject in a structured, universal, and machine-readable format to another Controller, while GITLAN & ASSOCIATES does not interfere with such a transfer if:

Processing is based on a consent or a contract;

Processing is carried out using automation tools.

Right to Object to Processing. The Subject has the right at any time to object to the processing of personal data by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES for personal reasons, if:

the processing is required to perform tasks in the public interest or in the exercise by GITLAN & ASSOCIATES of their legal and official authority;

the processing is required to comply with the legitimate interests of GITLAN & ASSOCIATES or a third party, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the Personal Data Subject, for which the protection of personal data is required, are more important than such interests, especially if the Personal Data Subject is a child;

the processing is based on profiling according to the above provisions.

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES will not continue processing personal data, unless GITLAN & ASSOCIATES provides for sound legal grounds for processing that are more important than the interests, rights, and freedoms of the Personal Data Subject, unless it is required to file, execute, or defend on legal claims.

Right to Appeal. The Subject has the right to appeal against GITLAN & ASSOCIATES’ actions or omission to public authorities in the procedure established by the Applicable Law, including the Supervisory Authority established in the territory of the European Union to the extent permitted by the Applicable Law.

Consent Withdrawal. If the Subject gives his/her consent to the processing of personal data, the Subject may withdraw the consent at any time free of charge. This applies to cases where the Subject wants to refuse receiving marketing newsletters from us.

If you make a request, we will respond to you within a month. If you want to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@gitlanlaw.com.

Privacy Policy of Other Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to www.gitlanlaw.com. The website may contain links to third-party websites, if you click on these links, you will have to review the privacy policy of those websites. GITLAN & ASSOCIATES is not responsible for the Internet activity tracking technologies used on third-party websites.

Contact Details

If you have any questions regarding the Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at: contact@gitlanlaw.com.

Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective from the date of its official publication on the website: www.gitlanlaw.com. Upon publication hereof, all previous versions of the Privacy Policy automatically become invalid. Any amendments to this Privacy Policy will be available and published on the website: www.gitlanlaw.com.

Last updated: October 2023

Cookies Policy

Objectives and Purposes of the Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy is designed to clarify GITLAN & ASSOCIATES’ approach to the use of cookie technology and other technologies for collecting and tracking information in any form of interaction with the website: www.gitlanlaw.com.

This Cookie Policy is intended to help you understanding the cookie technology and how GITLAN & ASSOCIATES uses this technology to provide the best experience when using the website: www.gitlanlaw.com.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a website and stored by a web browser on a user’s device and which are used to remember information, preferences, and user settings when using the website. Cookie technology is used to enhance an individual experience and improve usability when working with a website and using all its functions and elements. More information about cookie technology can be found at: www.allaboutcookies.org

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES website (www.gitlanlaw.com) also uses other technologies for collecting and tracking information, such as Google Analytics, tags, scripts, and pixels. The use of cookies and the said technologies occurs only with your consent expressed through the online form provided on the GITLAN & ASSOCIATES website (www.gitlanlaw.com). Please review the Privacy Policy of our website to learn more about how we collect, process, store, and use your personal data.

Purposes of Using Cookies

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES uses cookie technology and other identical technologies to:

ensure website navigation;

generate summary statistics on the website use;

share content with others;

improve your experience of using the website and digital services;

ensure analytics and data research for improvement of the quality of services and products on the website;

store individual settings and personal preferences to improve usability and experience of using the website;

address errors and troubleshoot to ensure the website’s functionality and optimality.

Types of Cookies

GITLAN & ASSOCIATES uses the following cookies in the website operation:

Functional cookies are used for storing personal information, individual users’ settings, and preferences to improve individual experience and quality, as well as to simplify the work with the website;

Advertising cookies are used to collect information about website visits, interests, content viewed, links clicked with the purpose of targeting to send personalized ads to users;

Analytical and working cookies are used to recognize and count the number of users, collect statistics on the website use, improve the quality of our services and products;

Session cookies are used temporarily while using the website and deleted when the session is closed.

Cookies Management

You can disable the cookies transmission by choosing the “opt-out” in the proposed form, or through your browser settings:

Firefox: Cookies

Chrome: Cookies

Internet Explorer: Cookies

Safari: Cookies

If you disable cookies, the website may work incorrectly!

Google Analytics

We use the web analytics service ”Google Analytics” to collect statistics on the website use. This service uses cookies to collect information such as your location, IP address, device and browser details, as well as your website activity.

This information helps us ensuring maximum compatibility based on your interests and preferences, and analyse the website traffic and page views. All the information collected is aimed solely at ensuring the usability of the website, as well as improving the way of content delivery.

You can disable data tracking access for Google Analytics by installing the same-name browser extension. For more information on Google’s Privacy Policy, please visit the Google Privacy and Terms page.

Contact Details

If you have any questions regarding the Cookies Policy, please feel free to contact us by: contact@gitlanlaw.com.

Amendments to the Cookies Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective from the date of its official publication on the website: www.gitlanlaw.com. Upon publication hereof, all previous versions of the Cookies Policy automatically become invalid. Any amendments to this Cookies Policy will be available and published on the website: www.gitlanlaw.com.

Last updated: October 2023