Cookies Privacy

 

The information presented below is intended to inform the user in more detail about the placement, use, and administration of the “cookies” used by the website www.dualitae.com. It also includes some useful links related to this topic. If you need more information and it is not found below, you can contact us at: contact@dualitae.com

Please read the following information carefully:

This website uses cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each user.

In what we call “web 2.0”, cookies play an important role in facilitating access and delivery of the many services that users enjoy on the internet, such as:

  • Customizing certain settings like: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or fees are expressed, retaining options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering these options) – thus enabling shopping cart flexibility (accessing old preferences by clicking the “forward” and “back” buttons)

  • Cookies provide valuable feedback to website owners about how their sites are used by users, so they can make them even more efficient and accessible.

  • They allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included on a specific site to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience

  • They improve the efficiency 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 your computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment used to access the Internet. The cookie is installed by a request sent 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 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, the lifetime of a cookie is determined; technically, only the webserver that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that server.

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

Session cookies – these are temporarily stored in the browser's cookie folder to remember them until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in/out of a webmail or social networking account)
Persistent cookies – These are stored on a computer’s or device’s hard drive (and usually depend on the preset lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies include those placed by a different website than the one currently visited – known as ‘third party cookies’ – which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests, so advertising is delivered as relevantly as possible.

What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that links a web-browser (the user) and a specific web-server (the website). If the browser accesses that server again, it can read the stored information and respond accordingly. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide user-friendly services: e.g., privacy preferences, site language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

What is the lifetime of a cookie?
Cookies are managed by webservers. The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on its purpose. Some cookies are used only for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user leaves the website, while others are retained and reused every time the user returns (‘persistent cookies’). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time via browser settings.

What are third-party cookies?
Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g., news box, video, or ad). These third parties may also place cookies via the website, and they are called “third party cookies” because they are not placed by the website owner. Third-party providers must also comply with applicable laws and the privacy policies of the website owner.

How this site uses cookies
A visit to this site may place cookies for purposes such as:

  • Site performance cookies

  • Visitor analysis cookies

  • Geo-targeting cookies

  • Registration cookies

  • Advertising cookies

  • Cookies from advertising providers

These cookies may come from third parties.

Site performance cookies
This type of cookie retains user preferences on this site, so there's no need to set them each time you visit.

Examples:

  • Volume settings for the video player

  • Streaming speed compatible with your browser

Visitor analysis cookies
Each time a user visits this site, third-party analytics software generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited the site before. The browser will inform us if you already have this cookie, and if not, we will generate one. It allows us to track unique visitors and how often they visit. As long as you are not registered on this site, this cookie cannot be used to identify individuals – they are used for statistical purposes only. If you are registered, we may also know the details you have provided us, such as your email address and username – these are subject to the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and applicable data protection laws.

Geo-targeting cookies
These cookies are used by software that determines what country you’re from. It’s completely anonymous and only used to target content – even when you're on our site in Romanian or another language, you'll see the same ads.

Registration cookies
When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that lets us know whether you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account you're logged in with and whether you have permission for a specific service. It also allows us to associate any comment you post on our site with your username. If you did not select “keep me logged in,” this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close your browser or computer.

Advertising cookies
These cookies let us know if you’ve seen an online ad, what type it was, and how long it has been since you saw the ad message. We also use cookies for targeting online advertising. We may use third-party cookies for better ad targeting – for example, to show you vacation-related ads if you recently viewed vacation content on the site. These cookies are anonymous; they store information about the content viewed, not about users. We also set anonymous cookies through other sites that display our ads. By receiving them, we can recognize you as a visitor of that site and, if you later visit our site, we can deliver advertising based on this information.

Cookies from advertising providers
Much of the advertising you see on this site belongs to third parties. Some of these parties use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have seen an ad or to track how many times people have seen the same ad. These companies have their own privacy policies, and this site does not have access to read or write these cookies. Third-party cookies may be used to show you targeted advertising on other sites, based on your browsing on this one.

Other third-party cookies
On certain pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies to track the success of an application or to customize an application. Because of how cookies work, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access this site's cookies. For example, when you share an article using the social media button on this site, that social network will record your activity.

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 webserver will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. Cookies store important information that enhances your browsing experience (e.g., language settings for accessing a site; keeping a user logged in to a webmail account; online banking security; retaining products in the shopping cart).

Why are cookies important for the Internet?
Cookies are the core of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to create a friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites unusable.

Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising – only that it will no longer be tailored to your preferences and interests, as reflected by your browsing behavior.

Examples of important cookie uses (that do not require user authentication via an account):

  • Content and services tailored to user preferences – categories like news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites, and travel services.

  • Offers tailored to user interests – password retention, language preferences (e.g., showing search results in Romanian).

  • Child protection filters for online content (family mode options, safe search features)

  • Limiting ad frequency – limiting how often a user sees an ad on a site.

  • Delivering more relevant advertising.

  • Measurement, optimization, and analytics features – such as confirming a certain traffic level on a website, what type of content is viewed, and how a user arrives on a website (e.g., via search engines, directly, from other websites, etc). Websites perform these analyses to improve them for users.

Security and privacy concerns

Cookies are not viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made of code pieces, so they cannot be executed or auto-run. As a result, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to execute or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies can, however, be used for negative purposes. Since 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 and consistently flag cookies for deletion during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning and deletion procedures.

Most browsers include privacy settings that offer different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration period, and automatic deletion after a user visits a particular site.

Other cookie-related security concerns
Because protecting identity is highly valuable and is every internet user’s right, it’s advisable to understand the potential problems cookies can cause. Since they constantly send information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person interferes during the data transmission, cookie information can be intercepted. Although rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server via an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).

Other attacks involving cookies include poorly configured cookies on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers may exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It's very important to be careful when choosing the most suitable method of protecting 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 nearly unavoidable. Disabling cookies will prevent the user from accessing the most common and widely used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others. Here are some tips to help ensure you can browse worry-free with the help of cookies:

Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie usage security for you.
If cookies don’t 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 the computer, you may consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access websites that place cookies and delete any visit-related information at the end of the browsing session.
Install and regularly update antispyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include site attack detection. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always up to date.
Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in older browser versions.

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


How can I disable cookies?

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

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, or you can set it to accept cookies from a specific site. However, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you won’t be able to post comments.

All modern browsers offer the option to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.

To better understand these settings, the following links may be helpful, otherwise you can use your browser’s “help” option for more details:

For settings related to third-party cookies, you can also visit:
www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

IAB Romania provides the following site to offer more information regarding online advertising privacy:
www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

For more details regarding privacy issues, you can also access the following links:


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