Cookie Policy
The policy described here refers to the cookies of the website operated by SOFTCO2 S.R.L., a limited liability company organized and operating in accordance with the provisions of Romania, with registered office in Romania, Intr. Gheprghe Simionescu, nr. 19, ap. B26, Bucuresti, Sector 1, registered at the Bucharest Trade Register under no. J40/571/2024, CUI 49678244
What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s computer, mobile terminal or other device from which the Internet is accessed. A cookie is installed as a result of a request initiated by a web server to a browser (e.g. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera, Safari) and is completely “passive” – in the sense that it contains no software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive.
What are Cookies used for?
These cookie files help for example to: remember user preferences, make it possible to recognize the terminal being used, facilitate the presentation of content in a relevant way and adapted to the characteristics of the terminal being used. They ensure a pleasant browsing experience and support our efforts to respect visitors’ online privacy preferences. Cookies are also used to prepare anonymous aggregated statistics that help us to understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content without identifying the user.
What kind of cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies: session cookies – active for the duration of a browsing session and persistent cookies – active for a longer period of time. The former remain on the user’s terminal until the session ends or the application (web browser) is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the terminal for a period that is set by certain parameters or until explicitly deleted by the user.
How are cookies used by this site?
A visit to this site may result in cookies being placed for purposes such as:
- Site performance evaluation and visitor analysis (Google Analytics)
- Cookies of online advertising providers (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn)
To learn more about the use of cookies by online advertisers, use the following links:
Can they contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and in most cases do not personally identify internet users. Data collected through the use of Cookies is only used to facilitate certain functionality for the user. By default the data that is stored in cookie files is encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access the information.
Why are cookies important?
Cookies are arguably the nodal element that facilitates the efficient use of the Internet by storing user preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling them can make some sites unusable. Rejecting or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – just that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests as evidenced by your online browsing behavior.
Examples of uses of cookies:
- Content and services tailored to user preferences – categories of products and services.
Offers tailored to user interests – password retention. - Retention of child protection filters on Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
- Limiting the frequency of advertisements – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed for a given user on a site.
- Providing relevant advertising to the user.
- Measurements, optimizations and features to analyze website traffic (level of traffic, type of content, how a user gets to a website (e.g. using search engines, directly, from other websites, etc). Such analyses are performed in order to improve the website and the user’s browsing experience.
Useful tips on the use of cookies
Make sure your web browser is always updated to the latest version. Attacks usually exploit security holes in older versions.
Customize your browser cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security and usage. If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using your computer, you can set long expiration times for storing your browsing history and access data. If you share access to your computer with other people, consider setting your browser to erase individual browsing data each time you close your browser.
Install anti-spyware applications and update them regularly. Many such applications include website attack detection. They prevent access to websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and most popular sites on the Internet. By understanding how cookies work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.
Refusing to accept cookies can make certain sites impracticable or difficult to visit and use. On the other hand, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer see online advertising.
It is possible to change the settings in your browser so that cookies are no longer accepted, or to accept cookies only from a particular site. These settings are usually found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your browser. All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings.
Browser manufacturers provide help pages on how to manage cookies in their products. For more information, see below:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (Desktop)
- Safari (Mobile)
- Browser Android
- Opera
- Opera Mobile
For other browsers, please consult the documentation provided by your browser manufacturer.