Introduction
1.1 This Privacy Policy explains how Appthework SRL processes personal data through dropthework.com.
1.2 This Policy applies to the public marketing website, including newsletter subscription forms, contact forms if enabled, analytics tools if enabled and campaign communications.
1.3 This Policy does not govern the Dropthework SaaS platform, customer applications or merchant ecommerce stores. Those services are covered by separate privacy documents.
Controller
2.1 The controller is Appthework SRL.
- Legal name
- Appthework SRL
- CUI
- 46315821
- VAT code
- RO47858320
- Trade Registry number
- J40/11505/2022
- Registered office
- 14, Ernest Djuvara, Bucharest, Romania
- Privacy contact
- hello@dropthework.com
Personal data we collect
3.1 Newsletter data
- Email address.
- Name, if requested.
- Company name, if requested.
- Role or business interest, if requested.
- Consent timestamp.
- Consent source.
- Consent wording version.
- Unsubscribe status.
3.2 Website usage data
- IP address.
- Device and browser data.
- Pages visited.
- Approximate location based on IP.
- Referrer URL.
- Interaction events.
- Cookie identifiers where applicable.
- Analytics identifiers where enabled and consented where required.
3.3 Communication data
- Messages sent through forms or email.
- Contact details included in the message.
- Metadata related to the communication.
3.4 Technical and security data
- Server logs.
- Security logs.
- Anti-spam signals.
- Traffic patterns.
- Error logs.
Purposes and legal bases
4.1 To operate and secure the website. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
4.2 To respond to messages or inquiries. Legal basis: legitimate interests or pre-contractual steps, depending on the request.
4.3 To send newsletter and product communications. Legal basis: consent, where required by law.
4.4 To maintain proof of newsletter subscription and unsubscribe status. Legal basis: legal obligation and legitimate interests.
4.5 To analyze website performance and campaign effectiveness. Legal basis: consent where analytics cookies or similar technologies require consent; legitimate interests for privacy-friendly essential analytics where legally permitted.
4.6 To prevent spam, fraud, abuse and cyberattacks. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
Newsletter communications
5.1 If you subscribe to the newsletter, Appthework SRL may send emails about Dropthework, product updates, release notes, educational materials, founder updates, Marketplace availability, commercial announcements and related Appthework projects.
5.2 You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email or by contacting hello@dropthework.com.
5.3 Unsubscribing does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
5.4 Appthework SRL may retain minimal suppression data to ensure it does not contact you again after unsubscribe.
Cookies and analytics
6.1 The website may use cookies and similar technologies.
6.2 Essential cookies may be used to operate the website and maintain security.
6.3 Non-essential cookies, including analytics, marketing or tracking cookies, should only be used where permitted and, where required, after user consent.
6.4 Details are provided in the Cookie Policy.
Recipients and service providers
7.1 Appthework SRL may share personal data with service providers used for hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, newsletter management, forms, spam protection, technical support, legal support and professional services.
7.2 Appthework SRL may disclose data to public authorities where required by law.
7.3 Appthework SRL does not sell personal data.
International transfers
8.1 Appthework SRL aims to process website data in the European Economic Area where possible.
8.2 Where a provider processes data outside the European Economic Area, Appthework SRL will rely on appropriate GDPR safeguards where required.
Retention
9.1 Newsletter data is retained until unsubscribe or until Appthework SRL no longer needs it for the purpose collected.
9.2 Suppression data may be retained to respect unsubscribe requests.
9.3 Contact messages are retained for as long as needed to manage the inquiry, business relationship, legal claims or administrative needs.
9.4 Security logs are retained for a period reasonably necessary to protect the website and investigate abuse.
9.5 Analytics data is retained according to the configuration of the analytics provider.
Your rights
10.1 Under GDPR, you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, portability and withdraw consent.
10.2 Requests may be sent to hello@dropthework.com.
10.3 Appthework SRL may need to verify your identity before responding.
10.4 Some rights may be limited where retention is required for legal obligations, security, fraud prevention or legal claims.
Complaints
11.1 You may contact Appthework SRL first at hello@dropthework.com.
11.2 You may also lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
11.3 In Romania, the authority is Autoritatea Nationala de Supraveghere a Prelucrarii Datelor cu Caracter Personal.
Changes
12.1 Appthework SRL may update this Privacy Policy as the website, campaign, providers or legal requirements change.