This policy refers to Cookies, web pages and mobile applications operated by S.C. ADF PROD S.R.L.

What are Cookies?

A Cookie is a small file, made up of letters and numbers that will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile device or other equipment from which the Internet is accessed. The Cookie is installed by a request issued by a web-server to a browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain any software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard-driver).

The role of Cookie files ​

         Cookie files allow the recognition of the user’s equipment and the appropriate display of the Internet page, adapted to the user’s individual preferences. Cookies are intended to provide you with a pleasant and safe web browsing experience and to provide you with comprehensive services based on your online behavior on the sites. Specifically, based on cookies S.C. ADF PROD S.R.L. has the possibility to:

• Customize the presentation and display of the website according to your preferences (language, resolution, etc.)
• Create anonymous, non-personally identifiable statistics based on your behavior on the site and your interest in the articles presented. These statistics allow us to improve the structure and content of the site in order to provide you with the information you need.
• Ensure web security measures.

What Cookies do we use?

The S.C. ADF PROD S.R.L. website uses two (2) types of Cookies: per session and fixed cookies.

Per-session Cookies are temporary files that are installed on your terminal during your visit to our website and until you close your session or browser.

Fixed Cookies remain in the terminal you use for a longer period of time, depending on their parameters or until they are manually deleted by you. The Cookies used are: __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz, __utm* (Google Analytics for website statistics); _ok, _okac, _okbk, _okdetect, _okla, _oklv, hblid, wcsid, olfsk (Olark Chat for the live chat module on the page); dzt_session, (Session Cookies that are deleted after you close your browser, used for account access); agreecookies (Cookie stored after you click on the I agree to cookies button).

How are Cookies used on the website www.fereastra-adf.ro ?

Your visit to our website may install Cookie files so that we can analyze:

• website performance​
• your registration ​(log in, newsletter, etc.)
• your user profile ​
• your location for geographical targeting purposes.

Do Cookies record and / or contain personal data?

Cookies do not request personal information, do not personally identify internet users. Personal data collected through the use of Cookies may only be used to facilitate certain functionalities for you. This data is encrypted so that unauthorized persons cannot access it.

Deleting Cookies​

The applications used to access web pages (browser, for example) save Cookies on the Internet users’ terminal by default. However, the settings can be changed by you so that the automatic installation of Cookies is blocked by the web browser. Detailed information on how to manage Cookies is available in the settings field of your web browser. We inform you that limiting the use of Cookies may affect certain functionalities of how the pages are displayed.

Why are Cookies important for Internet?

Cookies are important for the efficient functioning of the Internet, in the user’s interest, because they help to create a simple and personalized web browsing experience according to the interests, preferences and behavior of each user.

Blocking or disabling Cookies may make some sites unusable or significantly limit your web experience. Blocking or disabling Cookie files does not mean that advertising messages will no longer be delivered to you, but that the web pages you are on will no longer provide an experience tailored to your behavior and preferences.​

Cookie files are important for:

• Content and services tailored to your preferences – categories of products and services.​
• Offers tailored to your interests
• Retaining child protection filters on web content (family mode options, safe-search functions).
• Limiting the frequency of ad delivery – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed to a particular user on a website.
• Delivering relevant user-targeted advertising.
• Measuring, optimizing and recording data related to site performance – statistics related to traffic, content viewed. This information is important for improving users’ web experience.

Web security and user privacy issues

Cookies are NOT viruses and do not collect personal data.

However, Cookies can be used to the detriment of users by Spyware programs. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, Cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Anti-spyware applications are designed to mark Cookies for deletion in anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.

Browsers have built-in privacy settings that offer different levels of Cookie acceptance – such as expiration time and automatic deletion at the end of a web session.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on Cookies

Because of their flexibility and the fact that most of the biggest and most visited sites use Cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling Cookies will not allow the user to access the most popular and widely used sites including Youtube, G-mail, Yahoo and others.

Other security aspects related to Cookies

Since all Internet users have the right to protection of their online identity, it is advisable to be informed about possible security risks. Since these files are constantly exchanging information between your browser and the website you are visiting, the information transmitted through Cookies can be intercepted by unauthorized persons or programs. For example, this is possible if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted/unsecured network – such as certain Wi-Fi Networks.

Other Cookie-based attacks may be possible due to incorrect Cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to gain access to the information transmitted through Cookies. For these reasons it is essential that you pay close attention to the settings that protect your personal information available online.

Here are some tips to ensure safe web browsing via Cookies.​

• Customize your browser settings regarding Cookies. If you are the only user of the terminal, you can set extended Cookie expiration times.
• If you are not the only user of the terminal, consider deleting your individual browsing data each time you close your browser.
• Install anti-spyware applications and constantly update them.
• Make sure the browser you use is always up-to-date, as many Cookie-based attacks are possible due to weaknesses in older versions of browsers.​

All browsers offer you the possibility to customize the way Cookies work. In order to understand these settings, depending on the browser you are using, please click on one of the links below:
Cookie Settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie Settings in Firefox
Cookie Settings in Google Chrome
Cookie Settings in Safari

For third-party Cookie settings you can also consult the website:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Useful links

If you want to know more about Cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
Microsoft Cookies guide
All About Cookies
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/