Cookie Policy
Cookie and Similar Technologies Policy
This policy refers to cookies and similar technologies used, as applicable, on the website.
Cookies are used for the following purposes: operation of the website, analysis of website visitor behavior.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on a computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of a user from which the internet is accessed. The cookie is installed upon request issued by the user's terminal to a server of the website or to a third-party server.
What are cookies used for?
These files primarily make it possible to recognize the user's terminal and present content in a relevant way, adapted to the user's preferences.
Cookies provide users with an enjoyable browsing experience and support the website's efforts to provide services tailored to users, e.g., online privacy preferences, shopping cart. They are also used in preparing aggregated anonymous statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content without identifying the user personally.
What cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies: per session and fixed. Per session cookies are temporary files that remain in the user's terminal until the session ends or the application is closed. Fixed cookies remain on the user's terminal for a period determined by the cookie parameters or until manually deleted by the user.
How are cookies used by this website?
A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies:
- strictly necessary cookies for the operation of the site
- analytics cookies
Strictly necessary cookies and/or similar technologies are essential for the proper functioning of the site, being set on your device upon accessing the site or following actions taken on the site, as applicable. You can set your browser to block cookies, but in this case, certain sections of the site will not function properly.
Do cookies or similar technologies contain personal data?
Cookies or similar technologies themselves do not request personal information in order to be used and, in many cases, do not personally identify internet users. However, there are situations where personal data may be collected through the use of cookies to facilitate certain features for the user or to provide the user with an experience tailored to their preferences. Such data is encrypted in a way that makes unauthorized access to it impossible.
Blocking cookies
If you wish to block cookies, some features of the site will be turned off, and this may cause certain malfunctions or errors in using our site. For example, blocking cookies may prevent you from logging into your account.
If you agree to these limitations and wish to block cookies, you have this right.
Most browsers are set by default to accept cookies, but you have the option to change the settings to block some or all cookies.
Managing preferences regarding cookie placement
In general, an application used to access web pages allows saving cookies and/or similar technologies on the terminal by default. These are stored for periods described in the table in section 11 below. These settings can be changed in such a way that automatic management of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed every time cookies are sent to their terminal.
Detailed information about the possibilities and modes of managing cookies can be found in the application (web browser) settings area. Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.
Why are cookies and/or similar technologies important for the Internet?
Cookies and/or similar technologies represent a central point of the efficient operation of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites or parts of websites impossible to use.
Disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising in compliance with legislation – only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, as highlighted by browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require user authentication through an account):
Content and services adapted to user preferences – categories of products and services.
- Offers tailored to user interests
- Remembering passwords
- Providing advertising relevant to the user.
Measurement, optimization, and adaptation of analytics features – such as confirming a certain level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed, and how a user reaches a website (e.g., through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites run these analyses regarding their usage to improve their services for the benefit of users.
Security and privacy issues
In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.
Other security aspects related to cookies:
Customizing browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie usage security for you.
If you are the only person using the computer, you can set, if desired, long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data. If you share access to the computer, you might consider setting the browser to clear individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is an option for accessing sites that place cookies and clearing any visit information upon closing the browsing session.
Links and useful additional information
If you want to know more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/260971/description-of-cookies
https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/