Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BRANDNEST SRL ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our WhatsApp Business platform Wappnest ("Service").

Our Service offers two solutions: the official WhatsApp Business API for enterprises and Quick Connect for small businesses. This policy applies to both solutions.

We process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller Information

Company Name	BRANDNEST SRL
Tax ID (CUI)	RO50780530
Address	Corvinilor 5, bl. Corp D, ap. 8, Satu Mare, Romania
Email	contact@wappnest.com

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Account Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Password (encrypted)
• Company name and billing information (for business accounts)

3.2 WhatsApp Data

For WhatsApp Business API users:

• Business profile information and verification documents
• Template messages and approval status
• Conversation history and delivery reports

For Quick Connect users:

• WhatsApp phone number(s) you connect via QR code
• Messages sent and received through our platform
• Contact lists and groups you manage
• Media files you upload or receive

3.3 Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage logs and analytics

3.4 Payment Data

• Billing address
• Payment transaction records (processed securely by our payment provider)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds (Article 6 GDPR):

Purpose	Legal Basis
Account creation and service delivery	Contract performance
Payment processing and invoicing	Contract performance & Legal obligation
Customer support	Contract performance & Legitimate interest
Service improvement and analytics	Legitimate interest
Marketing communications	Consent
Legal compliance	Legal obligation

5. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To process your transactions and send invoices
• To communicate with you about your account and the Service
• To provide customer support
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To improve our Service
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (MyPOS), invoicing (Oblio), hosting providers
• WhatsApp/Meta: When you connect your WhatsApp account
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

8. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Account data	Duration of account + 3 years
Message history	90 days (configurable)
Invoices and billing records	10 years (legal requirement)
Support tickets	3 years
Technical logs	30 days

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7): Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@wappnest.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted database storage
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• European server infrastructure

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service.

14. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Romania, this is:

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP)
Website: www.dataprotection.ro

15. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

• Email: contact@wappnest.com
• Address: Corvinilor 5, bl. Corp D, ap. 8, Satu Mare, Romania