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COOKIE USAGE POLICY

COOKIE USAGE POLICY

Please read the following information carefully:

To comply with the requirements set out in the EU Directive of May 26, 2012, and the provisions of Law No. 506 of November 17, 2004, on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, all visitors to this website are required to give their consent before cookies are transmitted to their computers.

This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each user’s needs and interests.

Cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivery of various services that users enjoy on the Internet, such as:

  • Customizing certain settings, such as the language in which a site is displayed or retrieving previous preferences via the „back” and „forward” buttons.
  • Providing website owners with valuable feedback on how their websites are used by visitors, allowing them to improve efficiency and accessibility.
  • Enabling multimedia applications or other types of content from third-party websites to be integrated into a site for a richer, more useful, and enjoyable browsing experience.

 

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

An „Internet Cookie” (also known as a „browser cookie,” „HTTP cookie,” or simply „cookie”) is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on a user’s computer, mobile device, or other equipment when they access the Internet.

A cookie is installed via a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely „passive” (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information from the user’s hard drive).

A cookie consists of two parts:

  • The cookie’s name.
  • Its content or value.

Additionally, the lifespan of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that server.

Cookies do not, in themselves, request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.

 

TWO MAIN CATEGORIES OF COOKIES:

  1. Session Cookies – These are temporarily stored in the web browser’s cookie folder until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in or out of a webmail account or social network).
  2. Persistent Cookies – These are stored on a computer or device’s hard drive and remain there based on a pre-set expiration date. Persistent cookies include those placed by a different website than the one the user is currently visiting – known as „third-party cookies” – which can be used anonymously to remember a user’s interests and deliver more relevant advertising.

 

ADVANTAGES OF COOKIES

A cookie contains information linking a web browser (user) to a specific web server (website). If the browser accesses that server again, the stored information can be read and used accordingly.

Cookies enhance user experience by:

  • Storing preferences such as language settings, privacy choices, shopping cart contents, and relevant advertising.
  • Supporting various website functionalities to make navigation more efficient.

 

COOKIE LIFESPAN

Cookies are managed by web servers. Their lifespan varies depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are used for a single session and disappear once the user leaves the website.
  • Persistent cookies are stored for future visits.
  • Users can delete cookies at any time via browser settings.

 

WHAT ARE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES?

Certain content on websites may be provided by third parties (e.g., news feeds, videos, advertisements). These third parties may also place cookies, known as „third-party cookies,” because they are not placed by the site owner.

Third-party providers must also comply with applicable laws and the website owner’s privacy policies.

 

HOW COOKIES ARE USED ON A WEBSITE

A visit to a website may place cookies for:

  • Performance improvement
  • Visitor analytics
  • Geotargeting
  • User registration
  1. Performance Cookies

These cookies store user preferences on the website, so they do not need to be set on each visit.
Examples:

  • Volume settings for a video player.
  • Video streaming speed supported by the browser.
  1. Visitor Analytics Cookies

Whenever a user visits a site, third-party analytics software generates a cookie to track visitor behavior.

  • This cookie determines whether you have visited the site before.
  • It helps monitor unique visitors and their frequency of visits.
  • If the visitor is not registered, these cookies cannot be used to identify individuals.
  1. Geotargeting Cookies

These are used by software to determine a user’s country and target content accordingly. They remain anonymous.

  1. Registration Cookies

When a user registers on a site, a cookie is generated to notify the system whether they are logged in. This cookie:

  • Identifies the user’s account.
  • Associates comments posted on the site with the registered username.
  • If the „Keep me logged in” option is not selected, the cookie will be deleted when the browser is closed.

 

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

On some pages, third parties may set anonymous cookies to:

  • Track the success of an application.
  • Customize an application.

For example, when you share an article via a social media button, that social network records your activity.

 

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION IS STORED AND ACCESSED VIA COOKIES?

Cookies store information in a small text file, allowing websites to recognize browsers.
Cookies store important details that improve browsing experiences, such as:

  • Preferred language settings.
  • Keeping users logged into webmail accounts.
  • Online banking security.
  • Shopping cart contents.

 

WHY ARE COOKIES IMPORTANT FOR THE INTERNET?

Cookies are essential for the efficient functioning of the Internet, enabling a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to preferences and interests.

Disabling or refusing cookies may make some websites difficult or impossible to use.

Examples of essential cookie functions:

  • Customized content based on user preferences (news, weather, sports, public services, entertainment, travel).
  • Remembering language preferences.
  • Child protection filters for online content.
  • Website analytics and traffic measurement for site improvement.

 

SECURITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES

Cookies are not viruses! They use plain text formats and cannot execute programs, replicate, or spread across networks. Therefore, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be misused for tracking browsing habits, which some consider a privacy concern. Many anti-spyware applications flag cookies for deletion.

Most browsers have built-in privacy settings to:

  • Accept or reject cookies.
  • Delete cookies automatically after a session.

 

TIPS FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE BROWSING WITH COOKIES

  • Customize your browser settings for cookie security.
  • If sharing a computer, set your browser to clear browsing data upon closing.
  • Install and update anti-spyware applications regularly.
  • Many anti-spyware tools prevent browser exploitation by malicious sites.

 

HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES

Disabling cookies may make certain websites difficult or impossible to use.

Browsers allow users to adjust cookie settings. You can:

  • Block cookies completely.
  • Accept cookies only from trusted websites.

If cookies are disabled, users may not be able to leave comments on websites.

To manage cookie settings, visit:

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari

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