Cookie policy

The website http://www.pantoful-galben.com/ uses cookies.

The information presented below aims to provide the user with more details about the placement, use and administration of "cookies" used by the site http://pantoful-galben.com.

There are also some useful links related to this topic. If you need more information, and it is not found below, you can contact us at: pantofulgalbenofficialsite@gmail.com

Please read the following information carefully:

This website may use both its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each person's needs and interests.

In what we call "web 2.0", "cookies" play an important role in facilitating access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the internet, such as:

• Customizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, storing options for various products (measurements, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and memorizing these options) - thus generating the flexibility of the "shopping cart" (accessing old preferences by accessing the "forward" and "back" buttons)
• Cookies provide website owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so they can make them even more efficient and accessible to users.
• They 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.

What is a "cookie"?

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, which will be stored on a user's computer, mobile terminal or other equipment from which the Internet is accessed.

The cookie is installed by 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 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 duration of a cookie's existence is determined; technically, only the webserver that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that webserver.

Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

There are 2 main categories of cookies:

• Session cookies - these are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder 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 cookie's default lifespan). 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 advertising can be delivered to users in a more relevant way.

What are the advantages of cookies?

A cookie contains information that connects a web browser (the user) to 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 ensure a pleasant browsing experience for users and support the efforts of many websites to provide convenient services to users: e.g. online privacy preferences, site language options, shopping carts or relevant advertising.

What is the lifespan of a cookie?

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan 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 leaves the website and some cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website ('persistent cookies'). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.

What are third-party cookies?

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided by third parties/providers (e.g. news box, video or advertisement). These third parties may 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 website owner.

How cookies are used by this site

A visit to this site may place cookies for the purposes of:

• Website performance cookies
• Visitor analysis cookies
• Geotargeting cookies
• Registration cookies
• Session cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Advertising provider cookies

Certain cookies may come from third parties.

Performance cookies

This type of cookie remembers the user's preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them each time you visit the site (Ex: list of recently viewed products, user currency preferences, type of terminal used - desktop or mobile, number of products added to the shopping cart, etc.).

Geotargeting cookies

These cookies are used to determine which country you are from, are completely anonymous and are only used to target content (Ex: storing the country code, following automatic detection based on IP).

Registration cookies

These cookies store specific data of a particular user (user ID, email address, preferences for retaining login data in the account). When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us whether you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account with which you are registered and to display the information associated with the account.

Session cookies

The session cookie is automatically generated when accessing the site and is used for the management of web applications (HTTP protocol, filling out certain forms, interacting with certain elements on the site, etc.). This cookie is automatically deleted when the browser is closed.

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. These cookies may come from third parties such as Web Analytics services (Ex: Google Analytics), advertising (Ex: AdSense), social media platforms (Ex: Facebook), chat-type customer advice applications, etc.

Due to the way it is used, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access cookies held by this site. For example, when you share an article using a social media 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 your browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that improves your Internet browsing experience (e.g., language settings for accessing a site; keeping a user logged into a webmail account; online banking security; keeping products in your shopping cart).

Why are cookies important to the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some sites impossible to use.

Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising - it just means that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, as evidenced by your browsing behavior.

Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to authenticate through an account):

• Content and services tailored to user preferences - categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services.
• Offers tailored to users' interests - password retention, language preferences (Ex: displaying search results in Romanian).
• Retention of child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
• Ad frequency capping - limiting the number of times an ad is displayed 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 reaches a website (e.g. via search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites conduct these analyses of their usage to improve the sites for the benefit of users.

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 self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again.

Because 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 specific site and across multiple 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 as part of their anti-virus/anti-spyware removal/scanning procedures.

Browsers generally have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site. Other security aspects related to cookies

Since identity protection is very valuable and represents 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 in the data transmission process, 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 WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve misconfiguring cookies on servers. If a website does not require browsers to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information over unsecured channels. Attackers can then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method for protecting your personal information.

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 the user to access the most widespread and used sites, including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others. Here are some tips that can ensure that you can browse without worries with the help of cookies:

• Customize your browser settings regarding cookies 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 monthly expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share access to your computer, you may want to consider setting your browser to clear individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is one way to access sites that place cookies and delete any browsing information when you close your browsing session.
• Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of website attacks. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure you always have your browser updated. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in old browser versions.

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 operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the Internet with confidence.

How can I turn off cookies?

Disabling and refusing to accept cookies may make certain sites 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 your browser to no longer accept these cookies or you can set your 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 ability to change your 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.