1. Cookie policy
User information document about the presence of cookies on the site.
The website http://www.sortilemn.ro uses cookies.
The following information is intended to inform the user of more details about the placement, use and administration of the “cookies” used by the www.sortilemn.ro website
Please read the following information carefully:
This website uses its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each individual’s needs and interests. In what we call “web 2.0”, “cookies” play an important role in facilitating the access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the internet, such as:
Cookies provide site owners with valuable 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;
They improve the effectiveness of online advertising.
2. What is a “cookie”?
An “internet cookie” (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 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 (e.g. 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).
A cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, the lifetime 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 web server.
Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
3. There are 2 big categories of cookies:
Session cookies – these are temporarily stored in the cookie folder of the web browser so that it remembers them until the user leaves the respective website or closes the browser window (e.g. When logging in/out of a webmail account or on social networks).
Persistent cookies – these are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and generally depend on the lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting – known as ‘third party cookies’ – which can be used anonymously to remember a user’s interests so that the most relevant advertising to users is delivered.
4. What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that connects a web browser (the user) and a specific web server (the website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the information already stored and react accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide comfortable services to users: e.g. – online privacy preferences, site language options, shopping baskets or relevant advertising.
5. What is the lifetime of a cookie?
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 by the user who has left the website, and some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website (‘cookie permanents’). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.
6. What are third party cookies?
Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g. News box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties can also place cookies through the website and they are called “third party cookies” because they are not placed by the owner of the respective website. Third party providers must also comply with applicable law and the privacy policies of the site owner.
7. How cookies are used by this site
A visit to this website may place cookies for the purposes of:
- Site performance cookies
- Visitor analysis cookies
- Cookies for geotargeting
These cookies may come from the following third parties: (google, facebook, linkedin, youtube)
8. Performance cookies
This type of cookie remembers the user’s preferences on this site, so that there is no need to set them each time the site is visited.
9. Cookies for visitors analysis
Each time a user visits this site, analytics software provided by a third party generates a user analytics cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited this site before. Your browser will tell us if you have this cookie, and if you don’t, we’ll generate one. It allows tracking of unique users who visit us and how often they do so.
10. Cookies for geotargeting
These cookies are used by a software that determines which country you come from. It is completely anonymous and is only used to target content – even when you are on our page in romanian or another language you receive the same ad.
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 of use, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies held 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 web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie stores important information that improves the internet browsing experience (e.g., language settings in which a site is accessed; keeping a user logged in to the 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 user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user’s preferences and interests. Rejecting or disabling cookies may make some sites unusable.
Rejecting or deactivating cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – but only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, highlighted by your 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 news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services.
Offers tailored to the interests of users – password retention, language preferences (e.g., display of search results in romanian).
Retention of child protection filters regarding internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
Limiting the frequency of serving ads – limiting the number of times an ad is shown 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 arrives at a website (e.g., via search engines, directly, from other websites etc.). The websites carry out this analysis of their use in order to improve the sites for the benefit of the users.
11. Security and privacy issues
Cookies are not viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated to other networks to run or replicate again. Since 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 browsing history, both on a particular site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during 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
Since identity protection is very valuable and is the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what possible 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 during the data transmission, 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 wi-fi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve wrong 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 over unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method of personal information protection.
– tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. 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 that you browse without worries but with the help of cookies:
Customize your browser cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
If you share computer access, you may consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is an option to access sites that place cookies and delete any visit information when you close your browsing session.
Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of site attacks. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always up to date. Many of the cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weak points of old versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the internet with confidence.
– how can i stop cookies?
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites 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 the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the 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 the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.
To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, otherwise you can use the “help” option of your browser for more details.
Cookie settings in internet explorer
For the settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
– useful links
If you want to know more about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
Please refer to the following website for more information on privacy related to online advertising:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
For more details related to privacy issues, you can also access the following links:
