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The information presented below aims to inform the user about the placement, use, and management of "cookies" used by carturesti.ro, or other websites in the Carturesti network. Also, some useful links related to this topic are provided. If you need more information, and it is not found below, you can contact us at: ecomenzi@carturesti.info
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This website uses its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better Browse experience and services adapted to everyone's needs and interests.
In what we call "web 2.0", "cookies" play an important role in facilitating access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the internet, such as:
- Personalizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, saving options for various products (sizes, other details etc.) in the shopping cart (and memorizing these options) - thus generating the flexibility of the "shopping cart" (accessing old preferences by accessing the "forward" and "back" buttons)
- Cookies provide website owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient and accessible for users.
- Allow multimedia or other types of applications from other sites to be included in a certain site to create a more valuable, useful and pleasant Browse experience;
- Improve the effectiveness of online advertising.
What is a "cookie"?
An "Internet Cookie" (a term also known as "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on a user's computer, mobile terminal or other equipment from which the Internet is accessed.
The cookie is installed by 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 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the existence duration of a cookie is determined; technically, only the webserver that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that webserver.
Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
There are 2 main categories of cookies:
- Session cookies - these are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder for it to remember them until the user exits that website or closes the browser window (e.g.: when logging in/out of a webmail account or social networks).
- Persistent cookies - These are stored on a computer's or equipment's hard drive (and generally depends on the preset lifetime for the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at that moment - known as 'third party cookies' - which can be used anonymously to memorize a user's interests, so that advertising as relevant as possible can be delivered to users.
What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that links a web browser (the user) and a specific web server (the website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the already stored information and react accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant Browse experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer comfortable services to users: e.g. - preferences regarding online privacy, site language options, shopping carts or relevant advertising.
What is the lifespan of a cookie?
Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user leaves the website, and some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website ('permanent cookies'). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through browser settings.
What are third-party cookies?
Certain content sections on some sites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g.: news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties may also place cookies through the site and they are called "third party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of that website. Third-party providers must also comply with applicable law and the privacy policies of the site owner.
How are cookies used by this site?
A visit to this site may place cookies for the purpose of:
- Content and services adapted to user preferences - categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and governmental services, entertainment sites and travel services.
- Offers adapted to user interests - remembering passwords, language preferences (e.g.: displaying search results in Romanian).
- Remembering children's content protection filters on the Internet (family mode options,
- Limiting the frequency of ad dissemination - limiting the number of times an ad is displayed to a specific user on a site.
- Providing more relevant advertising to the user.
- Measurement, optimization and 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.).
- Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie usage security for you.
- If you are not bothered by cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiry terms for storing Browse history and personal access data.
- If you share computer access, you can consider setting the browser to delete individual Browse data every time you close the browser. This is an option to access sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information when closing the Browse session.
- Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.
User session cookies - Session cookies that help us differentiate between site users.
Site usage cookies - Cookies that store information such as the "Remember me" checkbox on the login form.
Social network related cookies - Cookies used by social media elements, such as Facebook integration elements, or Google Maps.
Statistical cookies - Cookies that help us measure site performance. For example, cookies that help us measure conversion elements in Google Analytics or Facebook.
Advertising related cookies - Remarketing cookies, such as Google AdWords cookies.
More details: https://business.safety.google/privacy/ & https://policies.google.com/privacy
Behavioral cookies - Cookie for storing user actions.
Other third-party cookies
On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies, in order to track the success of an application, or to customize an application. Due to the way they are used, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access cookies owned by this site.
For example, when you share an article using the social network button on this site, that social network will record your activity.
What type of information is stored and accessed through cookies?
Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The webserver will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that improves the Internet Browse experience (e.g.: language settings for accessing a site; keeping a user logged into a webmail account; online banking security; keeping products in the shopping cart)
Why are cookies important for the Internet?
Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly Browse experience adapted to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some sites impossible to use.
Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising - it just means that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, as evidenced by your Browse behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require user authentication through an account):
Security and privacy issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks
to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users' preferences and Browse history, both on a specific site and on several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly flag cookies to be deleted as part of anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.
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 certain site.
Other security aspects related to cookies
Because identity protection is very valuable and represents every internet user's right, it is advisable to know what problems cookies can create. Because through them, information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes in the data transmission path, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g.: an unsecured WiFi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information for unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting personal information.
Tips for safe and responsible Browse, based on cookies.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others. Here are some tips that can ensure you browse carefree but with the help of cookies:
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detecting attacks on sites. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weaknesses of old browser versions.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet - local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet with confidence.
How can I stop cookies?
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain sites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to set your browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.
All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in "options" or in your browser's "preferences" menu.
To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, otherwise you can use your browser's "help" option for more details.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult the site: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/