To comply with the requirements set forth in the EU Directive of May 26, 2012, and the provisions of Law No. 506 of November 17, 2004, on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, all visitors of the website www.almast.ro are asked to give their consent before cookies are sent to their devices.
The website www.almast.ro uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with an improved browsing experience and services tailored to their individual needs and interests.
Cookies play an important role in facilitating access to various services enjoyed by users online, such as:
Customizing settings like language preferences or remembering past browsing activity (e.g., using the back and forward buttons)
Providing valuable feedback to website owners about how users interact with their websites
Allowing multimedia or other features from external websites to be integrated for a better, more useful browsing experience
I. What is a “Cookie”?
An “Internet Cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie”) is a small text file made up of letters and numbers that is stored on a user’s device (computer, mobile phone, or other equipment) when accessing the internet.
Cookies are installed by a web server through a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and are passive — they do not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access data on the user’s hard drive.
Cookies are technically time-bound and can only be accessed again by the web server that set them when the user revisits the associated website.
Cookies themselves do not request personal information and typically do not identify individual internet users.
II. Types of Cookies
There are two major categories of cookies:
Session cookies – temporarily stored and deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent cookies – stored on the hard drive for a specified period and may include third-party cookies used anonymously for advertising and tracking interests.
III. Benefits of Using Cookies
Cookies create a connection between a browser and a server and can be used to personalize user experience, maintain login sessions, and remember language or shopping cart preferences, among other things.
IV. Cookie Lifespan
Cookie duration depends on its purpose. Some expire after a session; others persist and are reused. Users can delete cookies at any time via browser settings.
V. Third-Party Cookies
Some parts of a website may contain third-party content (e.g., videos, ads, social media widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies, known as “third-party cookies.” They must comply with applicable laws and the site owner’s privacy policies.
VI. How Cookies Are Used on This Site
Cookies may be used for:
Improving website performance
Analyzing visitor behavior
Geotargeting content
Managing user registration and login sessions
Examples include saving video settings, remembering repeat visits, and targeting content or advertisements based on location.
VII. Information Stored and Accessed via Cookies
Cookies store information that helps websites recognize users’ browsers. This includes settings such as language, login status, or shopping cart contents.
VIII. Why Cookies Are Important
Cookies are essential to the efficient functioning of the internet. They enhance user experience by delivering personalized content and services. Disabling cookies may prevent proper use of certain websites.
IX. Security and Privacy Concerns
Cookies are not viruses. They do not contain code and cannot be executed. However, they can be misused to track users across multiple sites (similar to spyware). Most browsers offer privacy settings to control cookie usage.
X. Tips for Safe and Responsible Cookie Use
Adjust your browser’s cookie settings for your comfort level of privacy.
Use private browsing or automatic cookie deletion if sharing your computer.
Keep antivirus and antispyware software updated.
Use browser tools that block malicious sites or cookie-based tracking.
XI. How to Disable Cookies
Essential cookies (required for the site to function) cannot be disabled.
To disable or remove other cookies, use your browser’s settings — typically found in the “Options,” “Tools,” or “Preferences” menu.
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Updates
The website www.almast.ro reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. The updated version will be published on the same page.