Who we are. Identification data
The websites danielbarnuti.com, go.danielbarnuti.com, their related pages, the online diagnostic, video materials, courses, mentoring programs and related services (together, the "Services") are operated by:
Throughout this document, Rialda Media S.R.L. is referred to as the "Company", "we" or the "Operator". The person accessing the Services is referred to as the "User" or "you".
Definitions
- The Diagnostic: the online self-assessment questionnaire ("Discover where you lose premium clients"), made up of profile questions, multiple-choice questions and optional open-ended questions, which generates a score and an indicative result, personalized based on your answers.
- The Profitable Expert Ecosystem™: the Company's proprietary methodology, built on three pillars: Positioning, Authority, System, as well as the commercial name under which the related materials, programs and services are offered.
- Free materials: content offered at no charge, such as the diagnostic, video materials, guides, articles, educational emails or downloadable resources.
- Paid Services: mentoring programs, consulting, courses, video production services or other services offered for a fee, based on a contract or an accepted offer.
- Personal data: any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, within the meaning of Article 4(1) GDPR.
- GDPR: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data, applied in Romania together with Law No. 190/2018.
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the Services, by completing the Diagnostic, by submitting your contact details, or by ticking the consent checkbox shown on our forms, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions, including the Privacy Policy contained in this document.
If you do not agree with any of the provisions below, please do not use the Services and do not send us any personal data.
This document is drafted in Romanian. The Romanian-language version prevails over any translation, including this English version, which is provided for convenience.
Services offered
4.1. The free diagnostic
The Diagnostic is a free educational self-assessment tool. Based on your answers, you receive an indicative score, an analysis of the three pillars (Positioning, Authority, System), an illustrative estimate of lost opportunities and a recommended next step. Access to the detailed result is conditional on providing contact details (first name, email, phone number) and expressing consent to the processing of your data.
4.2. Free materials and communications
After completing the Diagnostic or subscribing to other free resources, you may receive from us: the diagnostic result, educational video materials, emails with educational and commercial content, and, if you provided a phone number, WhatsApp messages with the detailed analysis and related follow-up communications. You can unsubscribe at any time, as described in section 20.
4.3. Paid Services
Mentoring programs, consulting, courses and video production services are contracted separately, based on a firm offer that includes the price, the content of the service, the duration and the payment terms. The provisions of this document apply in addition to individual contracts, which prevail in case of inconsistency.
Eligibility and fair use
The Services are intended exclusively for individuals who are at least 18 years old, mainly professionals: experts, consultants, doctors, therapists, coaches, founders and entrepreneurs.
The User undertakes:
- to provide real, accurate and complete data when filling in forms;
- not to use the Services for illegal, fraudulent or abusive purposes;
- not to copy, reproduce, distribute or resell the content of the Services without the Company's prior written consent;
- not to attempt unauthorized access to the Company's systems, accounts or technical infrastructure;
- not to submit, through our forms, personal data belonging to other people without having the legal right to disclose it.
The Company reserves the right to restrict or block access to the Services for any User who breaches these obligations.
Intellectual property
The entire content of the Services, including, without limitation: the name and methodology The Profitable Expert Ecosystem™, the structure of the Diagnostic, the questions, texts, video materials, images, graphics, visual identity elements, source code and databases, is the property of Rialda Media S.R.L. or is used with the consent of the rights holders, and is protected by Romanian Law No. 8/1996 on copyright and related rights, as republished, as well as by trademark law.
The User is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable right to access the content strictly for personal, non-commercial use. Without prior written consent, it is prohibited to:
- reproduce, distribute or publish the content, in whole or in part;
- use the methodology, names or materials for one's own commercial purposes;
- create derivative works based on the content;
- systematically extract data from the Services, including by automated means.
Limitation of liability. Educational nature. No results are guaranteed
Important: All of our Services, including the Diagnostic, video materials, guides, educational emails, mentoring programs, courses and consulting, are strictly educational and informational in nature. They do not constitute and do not replace legal, tax, financial, accounting, medical, psychological or other regulated professional advice. For decisions in these fields, please consult an authorized professional.
7.1. We do not promise or guarantee results
The Company does not promise, guarantee or imply that any result will be obtained, whether financial, commercial, professional or personal, as a result of using the Services, regardless of the form in which the information is delivered (diagnostic, video, course, mentoring program, consulting, email or WhatsApp message).
Specifically and unambiguously:
- We do not guarantee an increase in revenue, number of clients, pricing achieved, or conversion rate.
- We do not guarantee any specific professional outcome: notoriety, market positioning, perceived authority, online visibility, or any other type of competitive advantage.
- We do not guarantee any particular return on your investment of time, money or effort in applying the information received.
- We do not guarantee that the methodology presented is suitable for your individual situation, your field, or the market in which you operate.
- We do not guarantee that the information in our materials is complete, current or applicable without adaptation to your specific context.
7.2. Scores and estimates shown in the Diagnostic are illustrative
The score generated by the Diagnostic (the total score, the scores on the three pillars, the result category), estimates such as "monthly loss", "extra gain" or "annual loss", and any other figures shown in the result are strictly illustrative, indicative and hypothetical. They:
- are based on general assumptions (for example, a hypothetical average value per client) and on a simple scoring algorithm applied to your answers, not on an actual analysis of your financial or business situation;
- do not constitute forecasts, projections, financial simulations or personalized estimates of your actual revenue, losses or opportunities;
- cannot be used as a basis for investment decisions, financial planning or borrowing;
- are intended solely to illustrate an educational concept about the importance of a structured client-attraction ecosystem, not to predict your individual performance.
7.3. Examples, case studies and testimonials
Any example, case study, success story, testimonial, reference to results obtained by other people, or figures presented in our materials (on the site, in videos, in emails or within our programs) reflect individual experiences, in specific contexts, which are not representative of the result you will personally obtain. Results vary from person to person and depend on factors the Company does not control.
Testimonials and case studies are not, and should not be interpreted as, promises or guarantees of results. They are presented as educational examples of possible applications of the principles discussed.
7.4. Individual responsibility
The User bears full responsibility for:
- decisions made based on information from the Services, including financial, business or professional decisions;
- the way they choose to apply or not apply the information, strategies or recommendations received;
- assessing whether the information fits their specific situation, including consulting specialized professionals where appropriate;
- compliance with the laws applicable to their activity (tax, commercial, consumer protection, data protection, or any other relevant regulation).
By using the Services, the User confirms that they understand the educational nature of the content and that they do not rely on it as a guarantee of any result of any kind.
7.5. Limitation of the Company's liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company is not liable for:
- direct or indirect damages, loss of profit, loss of income, loss of opportunity, loss of data, or any other harm resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the Services;
- business, investment or other decisions made by the User based on information from the Services;
- results obtained or not obtained as a result of applying or not applying the information received;
- temporary interruptions of the Services caused by maintenance operations, infrastructure providers, or force majeure events;
- the content, accuracy or availability of third-party sites and services linked to from the Services;
- errors, omissions or the lack of up-to-dateness of educational content, to the extent permitted by law.
If, despite the above, the Company were nonetheless held liable for damages, its total cumulative liability is limited to the amount actually paid by the User for the Service in connection with which the damage arose, over the 12 months preceding the event. For free Services (including the Diagnostic), liability is limited to zero.
7.6. Exception
Nothing in this document excludes or limits the Company's liability in cases where Romanian law prohibits such exclusion or limitation. This includes, without limitation, liability for willful misconduct, gross negligence, or harm caused to life, physical integrity or health.
Paid Services and the right of withdrawal
8.1. Prices and invoicing
The prices of Paid Services are communicated before contracting, in the firm offer or on the relevant sales page, indicating the currency and applicable taxes. Invoicing is carried out in accordance with Romanian tax law.
8.2. Right of withdrawal (consumers)
If you purchase a Paid Service as a consumer (a natural person acting outside their trade, business or profession), you benefit from the right to withdraw from the distance contract within 14 calendar days of its conclusion, without needing to justify your decision, in accordance with Romanian Government Emergency Ordinance No. 34/2014 on consumer rights in contracts concluded with professionals (implementing EU Directive 2011/83/EU).
Exceptions provided by Article 16 of GEO No. 34/2014, under which the right of withdrawal does not apply or ceases to apply:
- services fully performed, if performance began with your prior express consent and with your acknowledgment that you will lose the right of withdrawal once the service is fully performed;
- the supply of digital content not delivered on a tangible medium (for example, immediate access to online video courses), if performance began with your prior express consent and with your acknowledgment that you would lose the right of withdrawal.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, send an unambiguous statement to mentor@danielbarnuti.com, indicating your name, the purchase date and the service concerned. The refund will be made within 14 days of the date we are informed, using the same payment method used for the purchase, unless we agree otherwise.
Note for professionals: if you purchase the Services as a legal entity or as a sole trader, for the purposes of your professional activity, the consumer protection provisions described above do not apply to you, and the termination conditions are those set out in your individual contract.
Privacy policy (GDPR)
Sections 9-19 constitute the notice regarding the processing of personal data, provided in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 GDPR, with Romanian Law No. 190/2018 implementing GDPR, and with Romanian Law No. 506/2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector.
The data controller is Rialda Media S.R.L., with the identification details set out in Section 1. For any matter related to your personal data, you can contact us at mentor@danielbarnuti.com.
In short: we only collect the data you give us (through the diagnostic, forms or correspondence), we use it to deliver your result, materials and the communications you subscribed to, we store it on secure platforms, we do not sell it to anyone, and we delete it on request.
What data we collect
| Category | Examples of data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identification and contact data | First name, last name, email address, phone number (including country code) | Provided directly by you in our forms |
| Professional data | Field of activity, years of experience in the field | Provided directly by you in the Diagnostic profile |
| Diagnostic answers | The options chosen for the 19 questions, the associated scores, the total score, the pillar scores, the result category, derived indicators (for example, the estimated closing rate) | Generated based on your answers |
| Optional free-text answers | The text entered for the vision and obstacle questions | Provided directly by you, optionally |
| Consent data | Ticking the GDPR consent box, the date and time of submission, the source of the form | Recorded when the form is submitted |
| Communication data | The content of correspondence by email or WhatsApp, the history of your interactions with our emails (opens, clicks) | Generated during our communication with you |
| Technical data | IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, data collected via cookies | Collected automatically when you use our sites |
| Contractual and billing data | Data required for invoicing and record-keeping, for Paid Services | Provided upon contracting |
We do not intentionally collect special categories of data (Article 9 GDPR): data concerning health, religious beliefs, political affiliation or other sensitive data. Please do not include such information in the free-text answers of the Diagnostic or in your correspondence with us.
Providing your contact details is necessary to deliver the Diagnostic result and the materials you requested. If you refuse to provide this data, we will simply be unable to deliver it, with no other consequence for you.
Purposes and legal grounds
| Purpose | Legal basis (Art. 6 GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Generating and delivering the Diagnostic result and the free materials requested | Art. 6(1)(b), performance of pre-contractual measures and of the service you requested |
| Sending commercial and educational communications by email and WhatsApp (newsletter, offers, materials) | Art. 6(1)(a), your explicit consent, expressed by ticking the consent box |
| Contacting you personally on WhatsApp for the detailed analysis of your result | Art. 6(1)(a), your consent, expressed by voluntarily providing your phone number and ticking the consent box |
| Concluding and performing contracts for Paid Services, invoicing, support | Art. 6(1)(b) and (c), contract and legal obligations (tax, accounting) |
| Aggregate analysis of Diagnostic answers, improving the Services, internal statistics | Art. 6(1)(f), our legitimate interest in developing our services |
| Defending the Company's rights, preventing fraud, resolving disputes | Art. 6(1)(f), legitimate interest; Art. 6(1)(c), legal obligations |
| Keeping proof of consent and the records required by law | Art. 6(1)(c), legal obligation |
Whenever we process data based on legitimate interest, we have carried out a prior assessment of the balance between our interests and your rights. You have the right to object to these processing activities, as described in Section 16.
The diagnostic score. Profiling
The Diagnostic result (the total score, the pillar scores, the result category and the recommendations shown) is generated automatically, based on a transparent scoring algorithm: each answer option has a fixed score attached, and the overall score is the sum of the scores relative to the maximum possible.
This processing constitutes a form of profiling within the meaning of Article 4(4) GDPR, however:
- it does not produce legal effects concerning you, nor does it similarly significantly affect you, within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR;
- it serves an exclusively informational and educational purpose, the result being an indicative self-assessment;
- the result may be used to send you more relevant communications and recommendations, only if you have given your consent to receive communications.
You can request an explanation of how your score was calculated at any time, at the contact address in Section 23.
Who we share data with. Processors
We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it with service providers acting as processors (Article 28 GDPR) or as independent controllers, strictly to the extent necessary for the Services to function:
| Recipient | Role | What it does with the data |
|---|---|---|
| CRM and marketing automation platform provider (USA) | Processor | The platform our forms, automations, emails and messages are built on. It stores contact data, Diagnostic answers and communication history, solely on our instructions, acting as a processor. Your data processing on this platform is governed by this policy, not by the provider's own policy. |
| Cloud and web font service providers (USA) | Processors | Secure storage and processing services (including logging Diagnostic submissions) and delivery of web fonts. |
| Web hosting provider (USA) | Processor | Hosting of the danielbarnuti.com website. |
| Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (WhatsApp) | Independent controller / processor, as applicable | Delivering WhatsApp messages to the number you provided. WhatsApp's own terms apply in parallel. |
| Payment and invoicing service providers | Processors / independent controllers | Processing payments and issuing invoices for Paid Services. |
| Accountants, lawyers, consultants | Processors / independent controllers | Fulfilling legal obligations and defending the Company's rights. |
| Public authorities | Independent controllers | Only when required by law (tax authorities, courts, supervisory authorities). |
We have data processing agreements in place with each processor, requiring confidentiality, security measures, and limiting the use of data to our instructions. The full, up-to-date list of our providers, with their names, can be requested at any time at the contact address in Section 23.
International data transfers
Some of our providers (the CRM platform, cloud services, web hosting) are based in the United States, and your data may be stored or accessed from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
These transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards, in accordance with Chapter V GDPR:
- EU-U.S. adequacy decision: our U.S. providers are certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), recognized by the European Commission as ensuring an adequate level of protection (dataprivacyframework.gov).
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, where DPF certification does not cover a particular transfer.
You can request further information about the applicable safeguards at the contact address in Section 23.
How long we keep data
| Type of data | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact and marketing data (email, phone, communication history) | Until consent is withdrawn or you unsubscribe, then up to 3 years as proof of compliance, after which it is deleted or anonymized |
| Diagnostic answers and scores associated with your record | For the duration of our relationship with you; deleted or anonymized on request |
| Proof of consent | 3 years from the withdrawal of consent, to defend against potential claims |
| Contractual and billing data | In accordance with Romanian tax and accounting law (currently, as a rule, 5 years from the close of the financial year, subject to the exceptions provided by law) |
| General correspondence | Up to 3 years from the last interaction, except in litigious matters |
| Aggregated and anonymized data (statistics) | Unlimited; anonymized data is no longer personal data |
Your rights under GDPR
As a data subject, you benefit from the following rights, which you can exercise free of charge by sending a request to mentor@danielbarnuti.com:
Right of access (Art. 15)
You can find out whether we process your data, what it consists of, and receive a copy of it.
Right to rectification (Art. 16)
You can request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17)
You can request the deletion of your data ("the right to be forgotten"), under the conditions set out by law, for example once you withdraw your consent and no other legal basis applies.
Right to restriction (Art. 18)
You can request that processing be limited in the situations provided by GDPR, for example while the accuracy of your data is being verified.
Right to data portability (Art. 20)
You can receive the data you provided in a structured, commonly used format, and transmit it to another controller.
Right to object (Art. 21)
You can object to processing based on legitimate interest, and in the case of direct marketing, the objection is unconditional: we stop immediately.
Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7)
You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. Withdrawing is as easy as giving consent: one click on the unsubscribe link, or an email.
Right to lodge a complaint
You can contact the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) or the competent courts.
We respond to your requests within one month of receipt. This period may be extended by two further months in complex cases, with prior notice to you. To protect your data, we may request reasonable identity verification before acting on your request.
Data security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, in accordance with Article 32 GDPR, including:
- transmitting data exclusively over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS);
- storing data on platforms with recognized security certifications and practices;
- limiting data access to individuals who need it to perform their duties, based on authentication;
- confidentiality and data processing agreements with all our providers;
- periodic review of our providers and security measures.
In the event of a data breach likely to result in a high risk to your rights, we will inform you without undue delay, in accordance with Article 34 GDPR, and we will notify ANSPDCP within 72 hours, in accordance with Article 33 GDPR.
Protection of minors
The Services are not directed at individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a person under 18, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us at mentor@danielbarnuti.com.
Marketing communications. Unsubscribing
We send commercial communications by email or WhatsApp only with your prior consent, in accordance with Article 12 of Romanian Law No. 506/2004. Consent is expressed by ticking the consent box on our forms, and proof of it is recorded together with the date and the source of the form.
You can unsubscribe at any time, through any of the following methods:
- clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email;
- replying "STOP" or "Unsubscribe" to messages received on WhatsApp;
- emailing mentor@danielbarnuti.com with your unsubscribe request.
Unsubscribing takes effect immediately, or within 48 hours at the latest. After unsubscribing, you may still receive messages strictly necessary to perform an ongoing contract (for example, payment confirmations or access information for a program you purchased).
Governing law. Consumer protection and dispute resolution
This document is governed by Romanian law. Any dispute will be resolved amicably where possible; we encourage you to write to us first at mentor@danielbarnuti.com, and we will respond within 30 days at the latest. In the absence of an amicable resolution, disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the competent Romanian courts, according to Romanian procedural rules on subject-matter and territorial jurisdiction.
21.1. Consumer protection (ANPC)
If you have the status of a consumer, you can contact the Romanian National Authority for Consumer Protection:
Note: the former EU Online Dispute Resolution platform (ODR) was discontinued as of July 20, 2025, under Regulation (EU) 2024/3228. The information about SAL above reflects the framework updated by ANPC President's Order No. 270/2026.
21.2. Reference legal framework
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Romanian Law No. 190/2018;
- Romanian Law No. 506/2004 on electronic communications and privacy;
- Romanian Law No. 365/2002 on electronic commerce, as republished;
- Government Emergency Ordinance No. 34/2014 on consumer rights;
- Government Ordinance No. 21/1992 on consumer protection, as republished;
- Romanian Law No. 8/1996 on copyright, as republished;
- the Romanian Civil Code.
Changes to this document
We may update this document to reflect changes in the law, changes to the Services, or changes to our providers. The version in force, together with the date of its last update, is permanently published on this page. For substantial changes that affect your rights, we will send an email notice to subscribed users before the changes take effect. Continuing to use the Services after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of them.
Contact
For any question about these terms, about your personal data, or about the Services: