1. Cookie and similar technology usage policy
This policy refers to cookies and similar technologies used, as applicable, in the websites and applications operated by S.C. KONSENT S.A.
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
for the operation of the website;
for the analysis of the behavior of website visitors;
for advertising;
This policy is complemented by the company’s policy on the protection of personal data in general with the Terms and Conditions of the website, which we encourage you to read, as they include additional useful information, including regarding the company’s data protection officer, all purposes of data processing carried out by the company, your rights, as well as their exceptions and limitations, etc.
The appropriate protection of personal data is an important objective for us. Our desire is to be as clear and transparent as possible regarding the company’s approach to the matter. For any questions, please contact us at office@konsent.ro
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile terminal or other equipment from which the internet is accessed. The cookie is installed by the request issued by the user’s terminal to a server.
3. What are cookies used for?
These files mainly make it possible to recognize the user’s terminal and present content in a relevant way, adapted to the user’s preferences.
Cookies ensure users a pleasant browsing experience and support the company’s efforts to provide services adapted to users, e.g.: – online privacy preferences, shopping cart or relevant advertising. They are also used in the preparation of anonymous aggregated statistics, which help us understand how a user benefits from our websites, allowing us to improve their structure and content, without allowing the user to be personally identified.
4. What cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies: session and persistent. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user’s terminal until the session ends or the application is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user’s terminal for a period determined by the cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.
5. How are cookies used by this site?
A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies:
- strictly necessary cookies for the operation of the site
- analytical cookies
- advertising cookies
Strictly necessary cookies and/or similar technologies are essential for the proper functioning of the site, being set on your device when accessing the site or following actions performed on the site, as the case may be. You can set your browser to block cookies, but in this case certain sections of the site will not function correctly.
6. Do cookies or similar technologies contain personal data?
Cookies or similar technologies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and, in many cases, do not personally identify internet users. However, there are situations when personal data may be collected through the use of cookies to facilitate certain functionalities for the user or to provide the user with an experience better adapted to their preferences. Such data is encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access them.
What are similar technologies?
There are other technologies that can be used for the same purposes as cookies.
7. Blocking cookies
If you want to block cookies, some functionalities of the site will be stopped, and this may generate certain malfunctions or errors in the use of our site. For example, blocking cookies may prevent you from:
- shopping online
- logging into your account
If you agree to these limitations and want to block cookies, follow the instructions below:
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can change your settings to block some or all cookies.
Choose your browser from the list below to display the instructions you need to follow after opening your browser.
The links above do not belong to any of the company’s sites and we are not responsible for their content.
8. Managing preferences regarding the placement of cookies
In general, an application used to access web pages allows cookies and/or similar technologies to be saved on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed so that the automatic management of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed each time cookies are sent to his terminal.
Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing cookies can be found in the settings area of the application (web browser). Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.
9. Why are cookies and/or similar technologies important for the Internet?
Cookies and/or similar technologies are central to the efficient functioning 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 sites or parts of sites impossible to use.
Disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive, in compliance with the law, online advertising – it only means that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, highlighted by browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to authenticate through an account):
Content and services adapted to user preferences – product and service categories.
Offers adapted to user interests
Remembering passwords
Remembering child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
Ad frequency capping – limiting the number of times an ad is displayed to a particular user on a site.
Providing relevant advertising to the user.
Measuring, optimizing and adapting 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. via search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites perform these analytics regarding their use to improve their services for the benefit of users.
10. Security and privacy issues
Browsers generally have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site.
Other security issues related to cookies:
Customizing your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
If you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing your browsing history and personal access data if you wish.
If you share access to the computer, you can consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is one way to access sites that place cookies and delete any information about your visit when you close your browsing session.
11. Useful links and additional information
If you want to learn more about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
Microsoft Cookies guide
All About Cookies
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/