Privacy Policy

Personal data processing policy - Information notice

The company that manages the website "www.aps-srl.ro" is SC APS Advanced Project Services SRL, a limited liability company with its registered office in Bucharest, Aleea Dorohoi nr. 8, Bl. A10, ground floor, sector 4, recorded at the Trade Register Office under number J40/8645/2021, unique registration code 44282620, legally represented by Dr Aura Roșca as administrator, from now on referred to as "APS". APS considers visitors' privacy to its website very important and assures you that it will seriously protect your personal information. Accordingly, we provide this privacy policy to disclose our information gathering, use and sharing practices for this website. This privacy policy applies to any website or mobile application that includes, displays, attaches or references this privacy policy. Except as expressly provided, this Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that APS does not own or control or to individuals that APS does not employ or manage. If you disagree with these terms, do not access the APS website or related services. The information we receive depends on your activity when you access our website. Except as this privacy policy describes, we do not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties.

Collection of personal information

In general, you can visit our website without disclosing personal information about yourself. Sometimes, however, we or third parties operating on our behalf may need information about you, for example, when you purchase services or request information from us. Unless otherwise indicated, the information we request is optional, but you may only be able to use parts of the website if you provide that information.

We may collect, store or use the following types of personal information:

Computer information, including IP address, geographic location, browser type and version, and operating system information;
Information about your visits to and use of this website, including the referral source, length of stay, page views and navigation paths on the website;
Information such as your e-mail address, which you enter when you register on our website;
Information such as your name and e-mail address that you enter to set up subscriptions to our e-mails or newsletters;
Information such as your e-mail address, which you enter when you register on our website;
Information such as your name and e-mail address that you enter to set up subscriptions to our e-mails or newsletters;
Information you enter while using the services on our website, including when, how often and under what circumstances you use it;
Information about any purchases you make, services you use or transactions you make through our website, which may include your name, company name, academic title, address, telephone number, e-mail address, credit card or other information such as payment address;
Information contained in any communications you send us by e-mail or through our website, including contacts and their meta-data;

Before disclosing another person's personal information to us, you must obtain that person's consent to both the disclosure and the processing of the data following this policy.

Use of personal information

We will use the personal information submitted through our website for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or on the respective pages of the website. We may use your personal information to:

Administer the website and our business;
Customise the website for you;
Authorise the use of services available on the website;
Sending you services purchased through our website;
Send reports, invoices and payment notices to you and collect payments;
Sending commercial communications for information purposes;
Sending you an e-mail notification as expressly requested;
Sending you our e-mail newsletter if you have asked for it (you can always let us know if you no longer want these communications);
Sending advertisements about our business or the companies of carefully selected third parties that we believe may be of interest to you by mail, e-mail or similar technologies (you may notify us at any time if you no longer wish to receive advertisements);
Providing third parties with statistical information about our users (these third parties will not be able to identify any users using this information);
Dealing with requests and complaints made by or about you relating to our website;
Keeping the site secure and preventing fraud;
Checking compliance with the Terms and Conditions governing the use of our website (including monitoring private messages sent via our personal messaging service);

When you send a question to one of our team members via e-mail, we receive your address and any other information you choose to include in the e-mail. We will collect the information you submit if you use different web forms to send us questions or sign up for mailing lists or other information. If we receive similar questions from multiple users, we may post the most frequently asked questions on our website in a "Questions and Answers" section. The question we post may be similar or identical to what you submitted, but we will not identify you as the author.

The primary purpose of many web forms is to allow you to request information and services from us and to provide such services to you. We use the information you provide to us to process your requests, provide the services you request, and provide support for those services. We may use your personal information to send you information and advertisements about our company and services, including, but not limited to, assistance in which you have expressed interest, requested or purchased. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to contact you regarding changes to this privacy policy and other matters relevant to the website.

When you visit our website, we may collect some information automatically. By collecting this information, we better understand your needs and the services we can develop to meet those needs. Some information we collect automatically is necessary for the website's proper functioning, such as cookies, as explained in the cookie policy. All of the information we collect helps us understand your preferences and how well our website is performing so that we can continually improve your online experience with us. We may also use such information to improve our company and to provide you with information and advertisements about our services.

We may track how you interact with links in our services, including our e-mail notifications. We do this to help us improve our services, provide information and advertisements, and to be able to analyse click-through statistics whenever you click a particular link. Our website may contain links to other websites, content embedded in the website that originates from or refers to other websites and services, and buttons from other websites and services, such as social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. We provide them because we have found them helpful to you or the company you represent. These third parties may use cookies or other tracking devices to collect and track your information on the Internet. Responsibility for the privacy policies of these websites rests solely with the owners of those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these other websites and their data collection practices. You should check the privacy policies of these websites, especially when you provide them with personal information or to find out what other information they collect from users, whether you are on their platform or website or in connection with links, buttons or media content embedded on our website or elsewhere.

We may, ourselves or through our service providers, collect information about your computer, such as your browser, operating system, IP address, country and other geographic location data, the date and time of your visit, whether and what type of mobile device you use, referring websites, the search engine you used to access our site, the pages of our site you visit, and your activities on our site, such as what images, videos or other embedded media you view, as well as the time spent on our pages and the number of pages viewed. Some of this information may be collected using cookies. This information is used for various purposes to improve the site and its content, including but not limited to gathering demographic data, identifying trends and statistics, and administering the site and its content. We may collect and share information between pages of our website for the proper functioning of the site and for authentication. We may also use this information to provide you with information and advertisements about our services.

Disclosure of personal information

Except as this privacy policy provides, we will not sell or provide your personal information to third parties. We will use the information you provide to improve our website, services and advertisements.

We may hire third-party service providers, consultants and independent contractors to perform functions and provide services to us, including but not limited to the third-party service providers mentioned in this Privacy Policy. We may share the information we collect through the website with these service providers so that they may perform services for us related to the website and our business. For example, we may disclose information to our advertising and e-mail vendors so they can provide certain services, such as sending e-mails containing information about our services.

In addition to the situations described above, we may use and disclose visitor information in exceptional cases when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to investigate, identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with our rights or property, other website visitors or anyone else. We may disclose visitor information when subpoenaed for government investigations and when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.

We may disclose your personal information to any of our employees, officers, insurers, professional advisors, agents, suppliers or subcontractors as reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Security of Personal Information

APS will take commercially reasonable steps to protect data submitted through our website and relies on third-party providers to provide the security of our services. You acknowledge that the transmission of information over the Internet is typically insecure and that we cannot guarantee the security of the data sent. We cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or our online services. You transmit information to us at your own risk, and you should take all necessary precautions regarding the information you share, whether to our website and its associated providers or elsewhere on the Internet.

Changes

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy occasionally by posting a new version on our website. The most current version of the privacy policy will govern the use of your information. It will always be available by clicking on the "Privacy Policy" link in the footer of the main website page. Please check this link frequently for changes. By continuing to access or use the site after these changes become effective, you agree to the revised privacy policy.

Your Rights

If you want to discuss this privacy policy and the information we collect, you may contact us at the address provided in this privacy policy. At that time, however, we may need help to precisely identify all the information we have collected about you for review, amendment or removal from our databases. To provide you with any information, APS may but is optional, require you to prove your identity to our satisfaction.

If you have further questions regarding the use of information, please get in touch with us at: office@aps-srt.ro.

Effective date: June 21, 2021

Interim staffing solutions

We understand that project management needs can arise unexpectedly and require immediate attention. That is why we are ready to provide you with project management experts on short notice. Whether you have got a sudden vacancy that needs to be filled temporarily or a crisis project that requires a quick turnaround, our team is equipped to step in and integrate seamlessly into your operations. We are not just a quick fix - we are your partners in ensuring continuity and success, even in the face of unforeseen challenges. Please visit the dedicated pages to find out more about our services.

Consulting

We specialise in providing high quality engineering process consultancy services. Our approach begins with a thorough assessment of your current processes, with a particular focus on project management maturity, enabling us to understand your unique strengths and areas for improvement. Based on this assessment, we create tailored improvement plans to enhance your capabilities. But our involvement doesn't stop there - we stay with you throughout the implementation phase, offering our support and expertise to ensure the plan is implemented effectively and your processes are optimised for success. To find out more, please visit our services pages.

Assessments

We are dedicated to ensuring your organisation's compliance and improvement through thorough assessments. Our certified assessors carefully evaluate practices against established standards, ensuring that your operations are not only compliant, but also optimised for performance and risk mitigation. By tailoring our assessment strategies to your specific industry and organisational needs, we aim to drive continuous improvement and assurance in your operations. To find out more about the services we offer, please visit the relevant pages.

Training

We are committed to equipping individuals and teams with the skills to achieve professional excellence. Our comprehensive training programmes are designed to develop a range of skills, from basic knowledge to advanced techniques. We believe in flexible and personalised learning experiences, which is why we offer a variety of delivery methods to suit your needs. Whether it is instructor-led training for interactive learning or on-site training at your location for added convenience, our goal is to provide an enriching and effective learning journey that drives your project management success. For more information, please visit our training pages.

APS Advanced Project Services S.R.L.

APS Advanced Project Services SRL is more than just a project management services company - we are your strategic partner in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. We understand that each organisation is unique. That is why we offer project management solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our approach is rooted in delivering effective and sustainable results, helping your organisation to navigate the complexities of project management with ease and efficiency. With APS, you don't just manage projects - you pave the way for continued success and growth.

What makes us different

When you partner with us, you will benefit from our extensive experience in managing and supporting scientific research projects and engineering project management across a range of industries. Our expertise extends to knowledge of cybersecurity and project maturity models such as CMMI and Automotive SPICE^®. We don't just understand these models - we know how to apply them effectively to drive your project success. When you choose APS, you are not just choosing a project management company. You are choosing a partner committed to delivering your projects to the highest standards of efficiency and excellence.