Cookies Policy

COOKIES POLICY

Cookies Policy

This policy refers to cookies on websites owned by Totem Communication SRL (hereinafter referred to as TOTEM and headquartered in 27 Popa Soare Street, 023981 Bucharest, registered with the Trade Registry under number J40 / 13710/2003, CUI RO15816821) or developed and / or operated by TOTEM for its partners and customers.

In the case of cookies processing personal data, TOTEM acts, as the case may be, as controller, processor or associated operator as specified in the Information Note available on the website.

What are cookies?

The cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that will be stored on your computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user accessing the Internet. The cookie is installed by request issued by a web server to a browser (eg Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software, viruses or spyware and can not access the information on the user’s hard drive).

What are cookies used for?

These files make it possible, among other things, to recognize the user’s terminal and present the content in a relevant way, adapted to the user’s preferences. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience: eg: – memorizing online privacy preferences, storing authentication data, etc. Also, certain cookies may be used in the preparation of aggregated anonymous statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding the user’s personal identification.

What cookies do we use?

We use two types of cookies: session and permanent. The first are temporary files that remain in the user’s terminal until the end of the session or when closing the application (web browser). Permanent cookies remain on the user’s terminal for a period set in their parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.

How are cookies used on our websites?

A visit to our websites may place cookies of the following categories:

Cookies strictly necessary for the operation of the website
Performance cookies
Preference cookies
Cookies necessary for statistics
Other types of cookies

For cookies that are not strictly necessary, the user’s consent must be obtained and cannot be pre-ticked.

Do cookies contain personal data?

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

How cookies can be controlled

Generally, an application used to access web pages allows cookies to be saved on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed so that the automatic administration of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed each time cookies are sent to his terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing cookies can be found in the settings area of the application / web browser. You can also delete, block or disable cookies or change cookie settings directly from the website. Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish, and most browsers allow you to:

notify you whenever you receive a cookie
see what cookies you have and delete them individually
block third-party cookies
block cookies of certain sites
block all cookies
delete all cookies when you close your browser
Set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site.

Disabling or refusing to receive cookies can make the website impractical or difficult to visit and use.

You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and configure most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you choose to delete cookies, you must keep in mind that any preferences will be lost.

However, you should be aware that some sections of our websites will not be able to be viewed normally if you have set up your browser. reject cookies.

Also, if you block cookies completely, many websites (including ours) will not function properly. Not because we want to, but because some functions of websites (for example, pages where you will need to log in to access content) cannot function properly without the use of cookies. For these reasons, we do not recommend that you block cookies completely when using our websites.

Why are cookies important for the internet?

Cookies are the central focus of the efficient operation of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience and adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Denying or disabling cookies can make some sites impossible to use.

Examples of important uses of cookies:

Remember passwords
Retention of child protection filters on Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
Limiting the frequency of ad serving – limiting the number of impressions of an ad for a particular user on a site.
Measuring, optimizing and adapting analysis 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 (eg through search engines, direct access, access from other linking websites, etc.). Websites carry out these analyzes regarding their use to improve their services 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 nor can they auto-run. As a result, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. Cookies can, however, be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware.

Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies to be deleted in anti-virus / anti-spyware removal / scanning 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 particular site.

Other security aspects related to cookies

Because identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what possible problems cookies can create. Because through them information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during data transmission, 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 (eg an unsecured WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve wrong cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information for purposes of unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible navigation, based on cookies.

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Here are some tips that can ensure that you browse without worries but with the help of cookies:

Customize your browser settings for cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using your computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
If you share access to your computer, you can consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies and delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.
Constantly installs and updates antispyware applications.

Many of the applications for detecting and preventing spyware include detecting attacks on websites. Thus, it 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 of the cookie-based attacks are exploited by exploiting the weaknesses of older versions of browsers.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites 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 so that you can surf the internet with confidence.

How cookies can be controlled

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish, and most browsers allow you to:

notify you whenever you receive a cookie
see what cookies you have and delete them individually
block third-party cookies
block cookies of certain sites
block all cookies
delete all cookies when you close your browser
Set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site.

Disabling or refusing to receive cookies can make certain sites impractical or difficult to visit and use.

However, you should be aware that some sections of our websites will not be able to be viewed normally if you have set up your browser. reject cookies. For example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

Also, if you block cookies completely, many websites (including ours) will not function properly. Not because we do not want this, but because some functions of websites (for example, pages where you will need to log in to access content, pages where internet broadcasts are made) cannot function properly without the use of cookies. For these reasons, we do not recommend blocking cookies completely when using our websites.

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

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

For third-party cookie settings, you can consult: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

What other services that use cookies do we use?

Our websites may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”) that helps us constantly analyse how users use our website. For this purpose, Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating the use of the website, compiling reports on website activities for website operators and providing other services related to website activity and internet usage.

The information generated by the cookies about how the website is used – standard internet usage log information (including your IP address) and information on visitor behaviour in an anonymous form – is transmitted to and stored by Google, including on servers in the United States. Before being transmitted to Google, your IP address will be sent to Google. The IP is anonymized.

In accordance with the terms of use of Google Analytics, Google will not associate the IP address of users with any other data held by Google.

You can refuse the use of Google Analytics cookies by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

By using websites that use this service, you consent to the processing of data about you. by Google in the manner and for the purposes stated above.

Useful links and additional information

If you want to know more about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:

This Policy was last updated on 10/23/2023.