Last updated: 2025-12-26
Operator / Owner: MARIUS BERCEA
Website / App: mariusbercea.im / Running Stories
Contact: contact@mariusbercea.im
Country: Romania
1. About this policy
This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have when using our website and app (together, the "Service").
2. What data we may collect
Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect:
A. Data provided directly by you
- Account data (e.g., name, email, password, or authentication through third-party providers, if applicable)
- Messages sent to support (email, request content)
- Preferences (e.g., language, settings)
B. Automatically collected data
- Technical data: IP, device type, operating system, app version, language, technical identifiers, error logs (crash logs)
- Usage data: pages/features accessed, app actions, loading time, performance events
- Cookies / similar technologies (on website), where applicable
C. Public content
If the Service displays public content (articles/stories), this is not "personal data" just by reading it. However, your interactions may generate usage data (see point B).
3. Why we use data (purposes)
We use data to:
- provide and operate the Service (account, authentication, content access, features)
- improve performance and stability (diagnostics, errors, optimizations)
- respond to support requests
- ensure security (abuse prevention, infrastructure protection)
- comply with legal obligations (where applicable)
4. Legal basis (GDPR)
Depending on the situation, we process data based on:
- performance of a contract (providing the Service)
- legitimate interest (security, fraud prevention, product improvement)
- consent (e.g., certain cookies or communications, if you choose)
- legal obligation (if applicable to us)
5. Who we may disclose data to
We do not sell your data. We may share data only when necessary, with:
- technical providers (hosting, infrastructure, analytics, crash reporting, email) acting as processors
- public authorities, if we have a legal obligation
6. International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. In these cases, we use legal safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses), where necessary.
7. How long we keep data
We keep data only as long as necessary:
- to provide the Service and operate the account
- for support and incident resolution
- for legal obligations (if applicable)
General criterion: minimum necessary, for the minimum reasonable period.
8. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data (access control, infrastructure protection, logging, backup). No system can guarantee 100% security.
9. Your rights
You have the right to:
- request access to your data
- request rectification or deletion of data
- request restriction of processing
- object to processing in certain situations
- request data portability (where applicable)
- withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
For requests, write to: contact@mariusbercea.im
10. Account and data deletion
You can request account and associated data deletion by sending an email to contact@mariusbercea.im with the subject "Account Deletion".
In your request, include the account email address and, if applicable, details that help us identify the account. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Cookies (website only)
The website may use cookies for functionality, preferences, and performance measurement. Where necessary, we will ask for your consent (according to settings and applicable legislation).
12. Children's data
The Service is not intended for children under 13. If you have reason to believe a child has provided us with data, contact us and we will delete the information, where applicable.
13. Policy changes
We may update this policy. The current version will be published on this page, with the date of the last update.