Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how Regatul Banilor ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit https://www.regatulbanilor.uk (the "Website").

This policy is written in accordance with:

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Data Protection Act 2018
Google AdSense and advertising requirements

1. Who We Are

Regatul Banilor is an informational blog focused on personal finance topics for Romanians living in the United Kingdom.

Website: https://www.regatulbanilor.uk
Contact email: info@madprodutions.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

Email address (for contact forms or newsletter sign-ups)
Messages or inquiries you send us

b) Automatically collected information

IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Improve content and user experience
Respond to messages or inquiries
Display relevant advertising
Monitor and prevent abuse or security issues

We do not sell your personal data.

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent (for cookies, newsletters, and marketing where applicable)
Legitimate interests (website analytics, security, and improvements)
Legal obligations (where required by law)

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the website
Advertising cookies – used to display relevant ads via Google AdSense

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

We use Google AdSense to display ads.

Google may use cookies (including DoubleClick cookies) to:

Show ads based on your visits to this and other websites
Measure ad performance

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Third-party vendors may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Affiliate Links

Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use their own cookies or tracking technologies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

We may share limited data with:

Analytics providers (e.g. website traffic analysis)
Advertising partners (e.g. Google)
Service providers necessary for website operation

All partners are required to process data in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Children’s Information

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@madproductions.uk