Cookie Information Document for Users on a Website

The website www.https://hipi.ro/en/ uses cookies.

The information presented below aims to inform the user about the presence of cookies on the website www.https://hipi.ro/en/. Additionally, there are some useful links related to this topic. If you need more information that is not included below, you can contact us at the phone number +40750499993 or email address contact@hipi.ro.

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

The cookies used on this site provide valuable feedback and help us improve the online experience. The site uses cookies, such as tokens that remain active until the browser window is closed, to enhance the browsing experience. The information obtained from these cookies is not stored in the database, and once the browser is closed, the cookies are deleted from your computer.

What is a "cookie"?

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply a "cookie") is a small file consisting 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 through 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).
A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, the lifespan of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web server. Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

There are two main categories of cookies:

• Session Cookies - these are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder so that it can remember them until the user exits that specific website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in/logging out of a webmail account or social networking sites)
• Persistent Cookies - These are stored on a computer's hard drive or equipment (and generally depend on the predetermined lifespan of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at that time - known as 'third-party cookies' - which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests, delivering more relevant advertising to users

What are the advantages of cookies?

A cookie contains information that links 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 users a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide comfortable services to users: e.g. online privacy preferences, language options for the site, 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 not retained once the user has left the website, while some cookies are retained and reused every 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 content sections on some websites may be provided by third parties/providers (e.g. news box, a video, or an 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 the current law and the privacy policies of the site owner are Google Analytics and Right Now.

How are cookies used by this site?

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

• Site performance cookies
• Analysis cookies

Visitor analysis cookies

Every time a user visits this site, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited this site before. The browser will tell us if you have this cookie, and if not, we will generate one. This allows monitoring of unique users who visit us and how often they do so.

Other third-party cookies

On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies to track the success of an application or to customize an application. Due to the way they are used, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access cookies held by this site.

Cookies used by this site may come from the following third parties:

Google Analytics

The site uses Google Analytics cookies to collect information on how visitors use this site and to detect possible navigation issues. Google Analytics stores information about visited pages, browsing duration on the site, how the site was accessed, and the sections accessed within the pages. No personal information is stored, therefore, this information cannot be used to identify the user.
The site uses Google Analytics to track if the site meets user requirements and to prioritize process improvement. Google provides more information about cookies on its privacy policy and cookie policy page. Additionally, Google offers an "add-on" that allows opting out of Google Analytics regardless of the pages visited.

If you want to learn more about how Google uses and collects this data, access the link privacy policy.

Oracle

The site uses Oracle cookies to personalize and maintain the user's chat session. This type of cookie retains the user's preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them each time the site is visited.

What kind 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 the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.

The cookie stores important information that enhances the browsing experience on the Internet (e.g., language settings for accessing a site, keeping a user logged in to a webmail account, online banking security, keeping products in the shopping cart).

Why are cookies important for the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient operation of the Internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies can 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 indicated by your browsing behavior.

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

• Content and services tailored to user preferences - news categories, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites, and travel services.
• Offers tailored to user interests - remembering passwords, language preferences (e.g., displaying search results in Romanian).
• Retaining child protection filters for Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
• Limiting the frequency of ad display - limiting the number of times an ad is shown 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., through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites conduct these usage analyses 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. Therefore, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and on multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies to be deleted as part of antivirus/anti-spyware deletion/scan procedures.

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

Other Security Aspects Related to Cookies

Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to know what potential issues cookies can create. Through cookies, information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, so 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 incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to deceive browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method to protect 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 users to access the most popular and widely used sites such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Here are some tips that can ensure worry-free browsing with the help of cookies:

• Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for your cookie usage.
• If you don't mind cookies and are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share computer access, you can consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies and delete any visitation information when you close the browsing session.
• Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detecting attacks on websites. They prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download harmful software. Make sure your browser is always up to date. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weaknesses of outdated browser versions.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites 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 to confidently navigate the internet.

How can I stop cookies?

Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain sites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will not receive/see online advertising.

It is possible to set your browser to no longer accept these cookies or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. However, 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 cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.