Privacy policy

Last update: 23.10.2025

The Eko News team, part of the Ekogroup Press Network , respects the privacy of visitors and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national legislation.

1. What data do we collect?

When accessing the site, minimal technical information may be automatically collected, such as:

  • IP address (partially anonymized);
  • browser type and
  •  operating system;

pages accessed and duration of visit.

This data is collected automatically for traffic analysis and site security, without direct identification of visitors.

2. Third-party services used

The website uses Google Analytics 4 , a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous statistical data about how users use the website.

The data collected may include information about the device, approximate location, and the user’s interactions with the pages of the site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

3. Purpose of data processing

The collected data is used exclusively for:

  • traffic analysis and content improvement;
  • maintaining the performance and security of the site;
  • generating anonymous aggregate audience statistics.

4. Legal basis for processing

Data processing is based on:

  • explicit user consent for analytical cookies;
  • the legitimate interest of the site administrator in collecting technical data necessary for operation.

5. Visitor rights

According to GDPR, website visitors have the following rights:

  • access to your own data;
  • rectification or deletion of data;
  • restriction or opposition to processing;
  • withdrawal of consent;
  • filing a complaint with ANSPDCP (www.dataprotection.ro).

For any questions related to data protection, you can contact us at: contact@ekogroup.ro

6. Data storage

Data collected through Google Analytics is retained for a maximum of 14 months, according to the service’s default settings. Technical data in server logs is retained only as long as necessary to maintain the security and operation of the site.

7. Data security

The Eko News team uses appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, loss or accidental disclosure.