Privacy policy

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file, made of letters and numbers, which is stored on a user's computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the internet. The cookie is installed by a 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 from the user's hard drive).

What are cookies used for?

These files make it possible to recognize the user's device and present content in a relevant way, tailored to the user's preferences. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience for users and support the efforts of our website to provide comfortable services to users, such as preferences for online privacy and relevant advertising. They are also used to prepare anonymous aggregated statistics that help us understand how a user interacts with our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content without identifying the user personally.

How does our website use cookies?

We use two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user's device until the session ends or the application (the web browser) is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user's device for a period defined by the cookie's parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.
We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information you have provided to them or collected from your use of their services.

Types of cookies: Internal

During a visit to our site, cookies may be placed for purposes such as:

Essential cookies. These are necessary for the functioning of the site. We may use essential cookies to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of user accounts, or provide specific site functions.

Traffic measurement cookies. These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they move around the site. This helps us improve the way the site works.

Functionality cookies. These are used to recognize you when you return to the site, allowing us to customize our content, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (such as language or region selection).

Targeting cookies.

These record your visit to the site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have clicked on. We use this information to make the site more relevant to your interests, and we may share this information with third parties to achieve this goal.

Types of cookies: Third-party
In addition to first-party cookies, other third-party cookies may also be used to report website usage statistics and improve marketing efforts. Tracking cookies. They track behavior on the site and link it to other values to allow a better understanding of usage habits.

Optimization cookies. They allow real-time tracking of user conversions from various marketing channels to assess their effectiveness.

Partner cookies. They provide our partners with conversion metrics to help them optimize their paid marketing efforts.

Do cookies process personal data?
Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used, and in most cases, they do not identify internet users personally. Personal data collected through the use of cookies is collected only to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. This data is encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access it.

What are the options regarding cookies?
Generally, an application used to access web pages allows cookies to be saved on the device by default.
These settings can be changed to block automatic management of cookies by the web browser or to notify the user each time cookies are sent to their device. Detailed information about these settings can be found in the browser's settings area. Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain web page functionalities. Essential cookies (without which our site cannot function properly) cannot be edited.
For information or requests under the GDPR, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the e-mail address:

contact@drcatalinmanole.ro

The importance of using cookies
Cookies are at the core of efficient internet operation, helping to create a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some sites unusable and does not mean you will not receive online advertising, but it will not be able to consider your preferences and interests identified through browsing behavior.