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Cookie Policy

    1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the www.rrg.ro website.
The following information is intended to inform users of this website about the placement, use and management of cookies in the context of users browsing on this website.

 

    2. What are cookies?


We use the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and similar technologies through which information can be collected automatically.

An Internet cookie (also known as a browser cookie or HTTP cookie or cookie) is a small file of letters and numbers that will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile device or other equipment that accesses the Internet.

Some cookie files are very useful because they can improve the user experience when accessing that web page. Some cookie files are very useful because they can improve the user experience when accessing that web page. Assuming you use the same terminal and browser as before, cookies remember, for example, your preferences, communicate how you use a page and adapt the offers displayed to your personal interests and needs. Most Cookies used by us are automatically deleted from your hard drive after you end your browser session. In addition, we also use cookies that remain on your hard drive after your session ends. This is essentially to improve the user experience when accessing the website again, by subsequently adapting the website to your personal needs, thus optimising loading time.

Cookies are installed through a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). Once installed, cookies have a specified lifespan, remaining ‘passive’ in the sense that they do not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and they will not access information on the user’s device on which they were installed .

A cookie consists of two parts:

 – The cookie name

 – The content or value of the cookie

From a technical standpoint, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the webpage associated with that particular web server.

 

    3. For what purposes are cookies used through this website?

We have classified our cookies into the following categories to make it easier to understand why we need them:

 

3.1. Strictly Necessary – these are used to streamline our work on the site. They are stored only for the current browser session on your computer. Without these absolutely necessary cookies, the site will not function as well as we would like, and it may not be possible to provide the site or certain services or features you request. Cookies that are strictly necessary cannot be disabled using the functionality of this page. However, they can be disabled at any time using the browser you are using. Please refer to the instructions below in this regard.

3.1.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

3.2. Functionality – these help improve your experience. Without these absolutely necessary cookies, the site will not function as well as we would like, and it may not be possible to provide the site or certain services or features you request.

3.2.1. Functionality Cookies

 

3.3. Targeting/Advertising – these are used to exchange certain information with third parties with whom we advertise, to know how you arrived at our website. Additionally, we may use cookies to identify parts of the site you are interested in. We then use this information to show you ads and pages we believe may interest you, to personalize how we communicate with you, or to individualize the content of the communications we send you. If you prefer, you can opt out of these. Content personalization means that it includes information that reflects your interest in the content of our pages or offers or promotions that we believe may interest you, and to improve how we respond to your needs.

3.3.1. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

 

3.4. Third-Party Cookies – This website has integrated content belonging to third parties. These third-party providers can theoretically place cookies while you visit the website and can thus obtain information about your access to one of our web pages. Please visit the web pages of third-party providers to obtain information about their use of cookies.

3.4.1. Third-Party Cookies

The storage duration of a cookie varies depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Session cookies – used for a single session, retained only for the duration of a single visit to the website, not stored after you leave the website. Persistent cookies – these cookies are stored for a longer period and are used when you return to the website. All these categories of cookies can be deleted by you at any time through your browser settings. If browser settings are not changed, browsing the website automatically means the use of cookies. Please refer to the instructions below for more information

 

    4. Social Plugins

When visiting our website, these buttons are deactivated, meaning that you do not transmit any data to the respective social networks. Before being able to use these buttons, you must proactively activate them with a click. The button remains active until deactivated or until your cookie files are deleted. After activation, a direct connection is established with the server of the respective social network. The content of this button is transmitted by the social network directly to your browser, which integrates the button into the page. After activating a button, the respective social network may already collect data, whether or not you interact with that button. If you are logged into social networks, they can associate your visit to our website with your user account. Your visit to other websites cannot be associated with your social network account until you activate the buttons on those respective pages. If you are a member of a social network and do not want this to be recorded when you visit our website and correlated with the data saved for your member account, you must log out of that social network before activating the buttons. We cannot influence the content of the data collected by social networks using their buttons. For information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the subsequent processing and use of data by these social networks, as well as your rights in this regard and configuration options to protect your privacy, please refer to the data protection information of the respective social networks.

  • Facebook

Our web pages use social plugins from Facebook. If you visit one of our web pages that contains such a plugin, a connection to Facebook is not established unless you explicitly agree, which is requested when you click on a corresponding button. For information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the subsequent processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and configuration options to protect your privacy, please refer to Facebook’s data protection information: http://www.facebook.com/policy.php

If you do not want Facebook to associate the data collected when accessing our website with your Facebook account, you must log out of Facebook when accessing our website. You can prevent the loading of Facebook plugins entirely using browser add-ons, for example, with a “Facebook Blocker.”

  • YouTube

Our web pages use social plugins from YouTube. For this purpose, we use embedded video clips in the web page code. For information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the subsequent processing and use of data by YouTube, as well as your rights in this regard and configuration options to protect your privacy, please refer to Google’s data protection information: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

 

    5. 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 duplicate or replicate themselves on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and consistently mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scan procedures.

In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.

Other Security Aspects Related to Cookies:

Because identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to be aware of potential issues that cookies can create. Since they constantly transmit information 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 cookies 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 request the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information for unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be cautious in choosing the most appropriate method to protect personal information.

 

    6. Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing Based on Cookies:

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost inevitable.

Disabling cookies will not allow user access to the most widespread and widely used websites, including YouTube, Google, Yahoo, and others.

Here are some tips that can ensure worry-free browsing with the help of cookies:

  • Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for you. If you don’t mind cookies and 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, consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies and delete any visit information when the browsing session is closed.
  • Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications. Many spyware detection and prevention applications include site attack detection. They prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
  • Ensure that your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in old browser versions. Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet—locally or internationally. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures to confidently navigate the internet. 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. You can set the browser to not accept these cookies, or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. However, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

 

    7. Your Cookie Settings:

You can configure your browser to create cookie files only with your consent or to be generally rejected. However, please note that without cookie files, certain areas of the website cannot be used or are only limitedly usable. You have the option to control the use of ‘Cookies’ and prevent it by configuring your browser as follows:

 

Contact: Data Protection: If, in addition to the information presented above, you feel that additional clarifications are necessary, you can contact the Data Protection Officer at the following email address: office@rrg.ro