Privacy Policy – Muzee de la sat

Last updated: November 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how SC VIRTUALIZING REALITY INCORPORATED SRL (“we”, “the Company”, “Muzee de la sat”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the website www.muzeedelasat.ro and the mobile application Muzee de la sat (“the Service”).

Muzee de la sat is a free educational and cultural platform, dedicated to promoting rural museums and cultural heritage in Romania through virtual tours, multimedia materials, and educational tools. The website and app are free to use and must not be used for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Company.

 

1. Data Controller

SC VIRTUALIZING REALITY INCORPORATED SRL
Address: Str. Ciobanului no. 9, Botoșani, Romania
Tax ID: 41297384 | Registration no.: J7/475/21.06.2019
Email: office@real-tour.ro / cosmin@muzeedelasat.ro
Phone: +40 723 811 209

 

2. Access to the App and User Accounts

The Muzee de la sat app can be accessed in two ways:

  • Guest Mode (no account required) – users can browse and explore the app without registering. No personal data is collected in this mode, only anonymous technical data (device ID, usage metrics, optional location).
  • Registered User Account – users may register manually (name, email, password) or sign in via Google Sign-In. Data shared through Google Sign-In is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy and the user’s account settings.

Registered users gain access to additional features such as adding reviews, saving favorite museums, receiving notifications, and managing their own contributions. Accounts can be deleted at any time, and all related data will be permanently erased.

 

3. Data We Collect

3.1. Data you provide voluntarily

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Messages sent via contact forms
  • User-generated content (reviews, comments, photos)

3.2. Data collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Visited pages, session duration, actions performed
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Location data (with explicit user consent)
  • Cookies and analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase, Play Console, etc.)

3.3. Data collected via the mobile app

  • Device location – to show nearby museums (optional)
  • Camera and gallery – to upload photos for reviews (optional)
  • Push notifications – for cultural updates (optional)

Users can change these permissions at any time from their device settings.

 

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data in order to:

  • provide and improve the Service (website and app);
  • manage user accounts and authentication;
  • display museums based on user location;
  • analyze traffic and improve performance;
  • publish reviews and comments (user-generated content);
  • send cultural notifications and news (with consent);
  • ensure platform security and stability.

Note: Data is not used for advertising or profiling purposes.

Information (such as ticket prices, schedules, or contact details) was accurate at publication but may change. For the latest updates, users should contact museums directly.

 

6. Data Storage and Security

Data is securely stored on EU-based servers with appropriate technical and organizational measures against unauthorized access or alteration.

  • Account data – retained while the account exists;
  • Contact form data – up to 24 months;
  • User-generated content – until deleted by the user;
  • Anonymous analytics – may be stored indefinitely.

 

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may only be shared with:

  • IT service providers (hosting, analytics, notifications, backups);
  • Public authorities (when required by law);
  • Cultural partners (only anonymized, aggregated statistics).

 

8. User Rights (GDPR)

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

Requests can be sent to: office@real-tour.ro

 

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website and app use cookies for functionality, analytics, and improving user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences in their browser or app settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

 

10. User-Generated Content (UGC)

Registered users may post reviews, ratings, and comments about cultural sites.

  • Users are fully responsible for the content they submit.
  • Content must not infringe third-party rights or contain illegal, offensive, or discriminatory material.
  • By posting, users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display their content within the app.

The Company may remove or moderate inappropriate content without prior notice.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

The Service is suitable for all audiences, including children under 13, for educational and cultural purposes. No targeted ads or commercial content are included.

The app can be used in Guest Mode without creating an account. Account creation is allowed only for users aged 13 and above, or for younger users with parental consent. Parents may contact us to delete any data provided by a child.

 

12. Non-Commercial Use

The Service is free for educational, cultural, and informational purposes. It is forbidden to:

  • use the platform for commercial or advertising purposes;
  • copy, modify, or redistribute content for profit;
  • reuse materials (texts, photos, videos, 3D tours) without written consent.

 

13. External Links

The platform may include links to external websites (museums, institutions, partners). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

 

14. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Data may be processed by providers outside the EU (e.g., Google, Firebase, Meta). These transfers comply with EU Standard Contractual Clauses ensuring adequate protection.

 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will appear on this page, and significant changes will be notified in-app or by email.

 

16. Contact

SC VIRTUALIZING REALITY INCORPORATED SRL
Str. Ciobanului no. 9, Botoșani, Romania
Email: office@real-tour.ro / cosmin@muzeedelasat.ro
Phone: +40 723 811 209
Website: www.muzeedelasat.ro