Last updated: October 9, 2026
1. Overview & Responsible Party
The protection of your personal data is of great importance to us. This website, Basarab Heritage (accessible via www.basarab-heritage.org), is an informational and cultural heritage platform dedicated to historical research, education, and public outreach.
Responsible party: Vladislav Carol Nicolae Basarab Mirza Matthie
Email: [vladislav@basarab-heritage.com]
2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
This website is hosted via WordPress.com / Automattic. When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits technical data to the server logs (such as IP address, date and time of access, browser type, and operating system). This data is processed solely for technical stability, security, and performance optimization pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (Legitimate Interest).
3. Social Media Links and Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to external social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube) or embed content from these networks.
- If you click on social media links or interact with embedded social media widgets, data (such as your IP address or tracking cookies) may be transmitted directly to the respective platform provider.
- We have no control over data collection or processing by third-party social media platforms. Please consult the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
4. External Downloads (Google Drive)
To provide public historical documents, research materials, or digital assets, we occasionally use cloud-storage services such as Google Drive.
- When you click on a download link pointing to Google Drive, you will be redirected to Google’s infrastructure.
- From that point onward, Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited) processes your data (such as your IP address and access time) in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing Google’s privacy terms regarding cloud storage interactions.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We prioritize a clean, non-intrusive browsing experience. Essential technical cookies may be set by the WordPress platform to ensure core functionality and security. We do not employ aggressive third-party commercial tracking or profiling tools.
6. Your Rights as a User
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Request information regarding your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR).
- Request correction or deletion of your data (Art. 16 & 17 GDPR).
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
If you have any questions regarding privacy or data handling on this platform, you can reach out via the contact information provided above.