An “Internet Cookie” (term also known as “browser cookie”, “HTTP cookie” or simply “cookie”) is a small Pile, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed.

The cookie is installed through the request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive) .

HERET.RO is constantly looking for ways to improve the site, user experience as well as customer service. “Cookies” play an important role in facilitating the access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:

• Customize certain settings such as:

• Cookies provide site owners with feedback on how their sites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient and accessible to users;
• Allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included in a particular site to create a more valuable, useful and enjoyable browsing experience;
• Improve the effectiveness of online advertising

The cookies that the user allows to be used can be selected through a “cookie” bar found at the bottom of the site, the types of cookies and the data they collect these modules being as transparent as possible and accessible to the user.

If you prefer, you can block all cookies or only some of them or even remove cookies that have been installed on your terminal. However, be aware that you may not be able to use certain functions. To enable this block, you need to change your browser’s privacy settings. Some third-party operators have developed tools whose modules allow opt-out of data collection and use. Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use.

Also, the refusal to accept cookies does not mean that the user will no longer receive / see online advertising. It is possible to adjust the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or the browser can be adjusted to accept cookies from a specific website. But, for example, if a user is not registered using cookies, he will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the menus (buttons) “Options”, “Settings” or Browser “Preferences”.

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime 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 has left the website, while other cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website (‘persistent cookies’).

However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed, nor can they run automatically. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies can, however, be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular website and on other websites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion as part of their anti-virus/antispyware deletion / scanning procedures. In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings, which provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.

Cookies can be temporary, in which case they are maintained only for the duration of the browsing session on the site, or permanent, which are maintained for a longer time, depending on the allocated interval and browser parameters. There are many types of cookies, divided into the four categories below.

Strictly necessary cookie modules are indispensable, the operation of the site being impossible without them. Disabling cookies can lead to serious difficulties in using the site or even to the impossibility of using its services.

Strictly necessary cookies do not store information after you leave the site. They allow, for example, the identification of devices for communication, the numbering of “packets” of data to send them in the required order, and the detection of transmission errors or data loss.

Functional cookies are used exclusively to provide the user, at his request, with an electronic communication service. Uninstalling these cookie modules leads to the impossibility of providing the respective service. This information is also stored after the end of the browsing session on the website and can be transmitted to partners, with the sole purpose that they take the necessary measures to make the services available. For example, it may be about cookies that save user preferences, such as the language used, those that save a “user session” or those required for “virtual shopping cart”.

Audience measurement cookies allow website visitors to be recognized on their next visit. They store only the user name (specific to each cookie) and do not collect personal data of the visitor. They save the pages visited, the duration of each visit and the error messages displayed; all of which help improve the performance of our site. Analytics cookies may be installed and managed by partners; however, we require their use strictly for the purpose of obtaining the necessary analytical statistics.

The statistical cookie modules are those provided by GOOGLE.COM and Google Analytics, additional information on this module is available at  https ://developers.google.com/analytics/dev guides/collection/analytics/cookie-usa ge. We insist that the data collected is anonymous, cannot be linked to the website user and is aimed at optimizing the functionality of the website.

Tracking cookies allow third parties to provide services, primarily advertising and to increase their efficiency. These cookies can remember the pages and websites visited and collect personal data, primarily the IP address of the device used to browse the Internet. Collected information may also be shared with third parties.

This is the case, for example, of the cookie modules that allow advertising companies to propose personalized advertisements adapted to your centers of interest according to the browsing history on the HERET.RO website or that limit their repetition. These cookies require your consent. In this case, a banner will appear on the first page of the site in which you will be asked for your consent for their installation.

HERET.RO also uses what we call social plugins that take the form of sharing tools, associating information through social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube. During your visit to our website, these social plugins may be deactivated by default, i.e. they do not transmit information to the relevant social networks without your intervention. Before using these plugins, you need to activate them with one click.

These plugins remain activated only until you deactivate them again or delete the relevant cookies. You will find more information on how to disable these plugins or delete cookies in the sections above in this policy. After activation, the system establishes a direct connection with the chosen social network for sharing the relevant content. The content shared via the plugin is then transferred directly from the social network to your internet browser which integrates it into the visited website.

After you have activated the plugin, the relevant social network may collect data, whether or not you actually use the plugin. If you are connected to a social network, it is able to associate your visit with the present website and user account in the network. Visiting other websites will not be associated with this visit and your social network user account as long as you have not activated the corresponding plugin on these websites.

If you are a member of a social network and do not want this network to establish a connection between the data collected during the visit and the information saved during the registration, it is necessary to disconnect the user session from the network before activating the plugins.

We cannot influence or decide on the volume and nature of the data collected by the social network through these plugins. To understand the volume and nature of data processed and the purpose of processing, as well as the means of processing and use of data by the social network, as well as the rights and control options available to you to protect your privacy, read the legal notices and information related to protection of personal data published by the relevant social networks.

• facebook.com, powered by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (“Facebook”). You will Pind a list and description of the plugins     provided by Facebook at the following address: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/ plugins. For more information on Facebook’s privacy policy, visit:               http://www.facebook.com/policy.php You can also block these plugins with your browser-specific add-ons, such as “Facebook Blocker”.
• YouTube, generated by Google Inc., with headquarters at 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For more information on the protection of personal data, see: https://www.youtube.com/static?template=privacy guidelines
• Google + generated by Google Inc., with headquarters at 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For more information on the protection of personal data, see: https://www.google.ro/intl/ro/policies/ privacy/

This document is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced in whole or in part  without the express consent of the author.