Politica de Cookies

Această pagină explică modul în care folosim cookies și tehnologii similare pe acest website.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file, generally made up of identifiers, website names, letters, and numbers, which the user, when browsing a web page through a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.), may allow or deny to be installed by storing it on their computer, mobile device, or other equipment they use.

The cookie file is "passive" (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user's hard drive).

What are cookies used for?

These files make it possible to recognize the user's device and present content tailored to their preferences.

Cookies provide the user with a pleasant browsing experience and support BIROUL EUROPEAN DE REPREZENTARE's efforts to deliver convenient services, such as online privacy preferences or relevant advertising.

Cookies are used to prepare aggregated anonymous statistics that help us understand how users interact with our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content.

What cookies do we use?

We use two types of cookies:

  • session – temporary files that remain on the user's device until the browsing session ends or the application (web browser) is closed
  • persistent – files that remain on the user's device for a period defined by that cookie's parameters or until manually deleted by the user.

How are cookies used by this site?

A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies, depending on the user's consent:

  • Site performance cookies;
  • Visitor analytics cookies;

Cookies that are not technically mandatory to be stored on the user's device will only be used if the user provides explicit and unambiguous consent. The user may withdraw consent at any time by changing the settings of the browser being used.

Details on changing browser settings can be found on the browser developers' websites listed below.

Do cookies contain personal data?

In most cases, cookies do not directly identify internet users, but rather the device from which they accessed certain web pages. This data is encrypted in a way that does not allow unauthorized third-party access.

Cookie retention and deletion

In general, an application used to access web pages allows cookies to be saved on the user's device by default. These settings can be changed by the user so that automatic cookie management is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed each time cookies are sent to their device.

Security and privacy-related issues

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of code segments, so they cannot be executed or self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate themselves on other networks to run again. Because 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 specific site and across multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.

In general, browsers include privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period, and automatic deletion after a user has visited a particular site.

Other cookie-related security aspects

Because identity protection is very valuable and represents every internet user's right, it is advisable to understand what potential issues cookies can create. Since information is constantly transmitted both ways between browser and website through them, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during data transmission, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted.

Although very rarely, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).

It is very important to be careful when choosing the most suitable method for protecting personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will prevent user access to some of the most widespread and used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Here are a few tips to help you browse worry-free while using cookies:

  • Customize your browser cookie settings to reflect a security level you are comfortable with regarding cookie usage.
  • If cookies do not bother you 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 access to your computer, consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close it.
  • Install and keep anti-spyware applications up to date.
  • Make sure your browser is always up to date.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they provide, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet with confidence.

Disabling and refusing to accept cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will no longer receive/see online advertising.

Cookie settings in browsers

All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in your browser's "options" or "preferences" menu. To better understand these settings, the following links may be useful; otherwise, you can use your browser's "help" option for more details.

  • Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
  • Cookie settings in Firefox
  • Cookie settings in Chrome
  • Cookie settings in Safari

For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult the website: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Useful links

If you want to find out more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/.

signaturecars.ro uses the services of the following third parties to provide functionality, analytics, and advertising. These third parties may set and use cookies and/or similar technologies on the websites and applications operated by signaturecars.ro, on behalf of BIROUL EUROPEAN DE REPREZENTARE.

For more details, please consult the data protection policies as well as the user preference management guides and opt-out options provided by the companies that manage these services, as applicable.

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