Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy – WEDA Events

Who we are (Data Controller)

WEDA GLOBAL DEV SRL (“WEDA”, “we”, “us”) is the data controller for personal data processed through our website and app.

Company name: WEDA GLOBAL DEV SRL
Company ID (CUI): 52558353
European Unique Identifier (EUID): ROONRC.J2025072501008
Registered office: Romania, Bucharest, Drumul Dealu Crisului nr.40-42 ap.2
Outsourced database notice: user account data is stored in our system at wedaevents.com (separate SQL database operated for the mobile/PWA app).
Contact: contact@wedaevents.com | Privacy: privacy@wedaevents.com
Last updated: 15 November 2025

Where we store data & outsourced processing

We store data securely within the EU with regular backups. User account data is stored on our WordPress system hosted at wedaevents.com, representing a separate SQL database used as an outsourced server for the mobile/PWA application. Transport is encrypted (HTTPS), access is least-privilege, and credentials are secured.

Lawful bases for processing (GDPR Art. 6)

Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) – to provide your account, authentication (JWT), features, profile, preferences.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – security, analytics, fraud/spam prevention, crash reporting.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – for marketing, notifications. You may withdraw consent anytime.
Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) – compliance with law or requests from authorities.

This privacy policy describes how WEDA Events collects, uses and discloses your personal information and data when you use our services through our websites (https://wedaevents.com) and/or mobile/PWA application (app.wedaevents.com).

What kind of data is collected?

WEDA Events collects the following categories of data and information:

Personal identification information (name, username, email address, password – hashed, phone number if provided)
Profile data (roles, favorites, checklists, saved preferences)
Profile picture or other images uploaded by the user
Geolocation data (manual city/country input or GPS if allowed)
Content you submit voluntarily (reviews, comments, uploaded media)
Device information (device model, OS version, language – anonymous)
IP address, browser type, session cookies, crash reports

How is the data collected?

You provide most of the data directly when:

You register an account or log in through our application (JWT authentication)
You update your profile or upload an avatar
You interact with features such as favorites, checklists, coupon redemptions, or event participation
You allow access to location services to see nearby events and venues

We also collect technical data automatically through analytics and monitoring tools:

Firebase (push notifications, crashlytics)
Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager
Facebook Pixel / App Events (for insights and retargeting)

How will we use your data?

WEDA Events collects your data so that we can:

Provide access to your account and secure login via JWT
Personalize your experience (favorites, checklists, saved preferences)
Display and manage your profile information
Show events and locations based on your selected city or geolocation
Send notifications (only if opted in by user)
Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse of our services
Improve performance via analytics & crash reporting

We may share your data with trusted partners only when strictly necessary:

Event organizers and venue partners (when you interact with their content or redeem coupons)
Third-party analytics/crash reporting providers (Firebase, Google Analytics, Facebook)

How is the data stored?

Your data is securely stored on servers located within the EU; backups are regularly taken by our hosting provider.

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, your personal data will be permanently erased within 30 days, unless laws require longer retention (e.g. for accounting or legal claims).

Third-party data processors

We use the following third-party services to operate parts of our system securely:

Google Firebase (notifications, crashlytics)
Google Analytics (statistics and usage)
Facebook (App Events / Pixel for insights & ads)

Marketing

We may send marketing communications only if you explicitly opt in (e.g., newsletters, special offers). Partners may include:

Dance event organizers and festivals associated with WEDA Events
Venues, promoters, or brands collaborating with WEDA Events

You can withdraw consent at any time via the app settings or contacting us.

Data protection rights

Under GDPR, you have these rights:

Right to access – request a copy of your data
Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data
Right to object – object to certain processing (including marketing)
Right to data portability – request your data in machine-readable form

You can exercise these rights by emailing: privacy@wedaevents.com. We respond within 30 days.

Privacy policies of other websites / external links

The application may include links to third-party sites (venue pages, organizers, partners). This policy applies only to WEDA Events. Review privacy policies of those external sites separately.

Changes to our Privacy & Cookie policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with new “Last updated” date. Users may be notified in-app or via email.

Contacting us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data or this policy, contact us at: privacy@wedaevents.com

Contacting the supervisory authority

If dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you may contact the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP):

www.dataprotection.ro, Bd. General Gheorghe Magheru 28–30, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania.

Cookie & Tracking Policy

When you visit WEDA Events, we may send cookies or similar tracking technologies to your device. Cookies help us maintain user sessions, preferences, analytics, and (if opted in) advertising tracking.

A cookie is a small file stored on your browser/device. They can be session (deleted when you close the session) or persistent (remain until expiration or deletion).

Types of cookies & tracking used

Strictly necessary cookies: required for login, session management, security (e.g. JWT, authentication).
Performance / analytics cookies: e.g. Google Analytics to measure use, app flow, retention, etc.
Functionality cookies: preferences like selected city, language, app display settings.
Advertising / tracking cookies: Facebook Pixel, retargeting, ad personalization.

Third-party cookies / services

Google Analytics – Privacy Policy | Opt-out
Facebook Pixel / App Events – Privacy Policy | Ad Settings
Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics) – Privacy Policy

Cookie preferences & management

You may manage cookies or disable them via your browser settings or device preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect app or site functionality.

Chrome – Instructions
Firefox – Instructions
Safari – Instructions
Edge – Instructions

For mobile devices:

iOS: enable “Limit Ad Tracking” in settings
Android: enable “Opt out of Ads Personalization” in Google settings

You can also visit optout.aboutads.info for cross-service ad personalization control.

Updates

WEDA GLOBAL DEV SRL reserves the right to modify and update the content of its website and applications at any time, without prior notice. For the most detailed and up-to-date information about how we process data, please review our full Privacy & Cookie Policy published on https://wedaevents.com/privacy-policy/.