Cookie Policy for Viitor Romanesc (viitorromanesc.com)
Last Updated: [Date]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Viitor Romanesc ("we", "us", "our") uses them on the website viitorromanesc.com (the "Site"), and your choices regarding their use. This policy is provided in English and is intended for users accessing the Site from Romania and elsewhere.
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Viitor Romanesc) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, analytics).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to the Site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
- Purpose: To maintain user session, enable security features, and ensure consistent site performance.
- Examples: Authentication cookies, load-balancing session cookies.
- Legal Basis: Necessary for the performance of a contract (our Terms of Use) and our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
- Purpose: To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve website functionality and content.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid).
- Legal Basis: Your consent (for non-essential analytics).
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Purpose: To remember choices you make (such as language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Examples: Cookies that store language settings, video player preferences.
- Legal Basis: Your consent.
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
- Purpose: To track browsing habits and activity to deliver personalized advertising and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.
- Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies.
- Legal Basis: Your consent.
2.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have integrated into the Site. They enable you to share our content with your friends and networks or to log in via your social media account. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
- Purpose: To allow you to share pages and content on social networks, and to provide social media features.
- Examples: Cookies from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
- Legal Basis: Your consent.
3. Detailed List of Cookies Used
The table below details the cookies we use, their purpose, duration, and type.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Viitor Romanesc | Maintains user session state | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Viitor Romanesc | Security (Cross-Site Request Forgery protection) | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Performance |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Performance |
| lang_pref | Viitor Romanesc | Stores language preference (e.g., EN/RO) | 1 year | Functionality |
| fr | Facebook advertising and analytics | 3 months | Targeting/Advertising | |
| NID | Stores preferences for Google services | 6 months | Targeting/Advertising |
Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated. Third-party cookie names and durations are subject to change by the respective providers.
4. Your Choices and Consent Management
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
4.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Site may become inaccessible or not function properly. The methods for managing cookies vary by browser. You can find guidance for popular browsers here:
4.2 Consent Banner / Preference Center
Upon your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category (Performance, Functionality, Targeting, etc.). You can revisit and change your choices at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" or "Privacy Preferences" link, typically found in the website footer.
4.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs
For third-party cookies used for advertising and analytics, you can opt out directly with the relevant service provider:
- Google Analytics: You can download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on here.
- Personalized Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising from many ad networks via the Your Online Choices (for EU) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (for US) websites.
5. Data Transfers and International Processing
As some of our third-party service providers (like Google, Facebook) are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), the processing of your personal data collected via cookies may involve a transfer of data outside the EEA, including to the United States. We ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with applicable data protection laws, relying on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other valid transfer mechanisms to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the cookie type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have a set lifespan, detailed in the table in Section 3, after which they are automatically deleted from your device. We do not retain personal data derived from cookies longer than necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or Romania, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal data collected via cookies. These include:
- Right of Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you from cookies.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data. Note that this does not automatically delete cookie data stored on your own device.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling for direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies), you can withdraw it at any time via the cookie settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Cookie Policy applies only to viitorromanesc.com. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, cookie practices, or privacy policies of any third-party sites or services.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Data Controller: Viitor Romanesc
Email: [Insert Contact Email Address]
Postal Address: [Insert Physical Address, if applicable]
For data protection-specific inquiries, you may also contact our designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: [Insert DPO Email Address, if applicable].