Privacy Policy

Cookies
The drisac.ro website uses cookies.

The information provided below is intended to inform users about the placement, use, and management of the cookies used by the drisac.ro website.

We have also included some useful links related to this topic. If you need more information that is not provided below, please contact us at: [email protected].

Please read the following information carefully:

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

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

Customizing certain settings, such as: the language in which a website is displayed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are shown, and saving options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and saving these options)—thereby providing flexibility in the “shopping cart” (accessing previous preferences by clicking the “forward” and “back” buttons)
Cookies provide website owners with valuable feedback on how users interact with their sites, enabling them to make the sites even more efficient and user-friendly.
They allow multimedia or other types of applications from other websites to be embedded within a specific website to create a more valuable, useful, and enjoyable browsing experience;
they improve the effectiveness of online advertising.
What is a “cookie”?
An “Internet cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie,” “HTTP cookie,” or simply “cookie”) is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on a user’s computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the Internet.

The cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain software, viruses, or spyware, and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).

A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, a cookie has a limited lifespan; 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 require personal information to function 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 the browser can retain them until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in or out of a webmail account or social media platform).
Persistent cookies—these are stored on a computer’s hard drive or other device (and generally depend on the cookie’s predefined lifespan). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting—known as “third-party cookies”—which can be used anonymously to remember a user’s interests, so that advertising as relevant as possible can be delivered to users.
What are the benefits 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 respond accordingly. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience for users and support the efforts of many websites to provide convenient services to users: e.g., online privacy preferences, website language options, 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 set. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer stored once the user leaves the website, while other cookies are stored and reused every time the user returns to that website (“persistent cookies”). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through their browser settings.

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

How this website
uses cookies A visit to this website may result in cookies being placed for the following purposes:

Website
performance cookies Visitor
analytics cookies Geotargeting
cookies Login
cookies Advertising
cookies Advertising
provider cookies These cookies may come from third parties.

Performance
cookies: This type of cookie remembers the user’s preferences on this website, so they do not need to be set each time the user visits the site.

Examples:

video player
volume settings video streaming speed supported by the browser
Visitor
analytics cookies Every time a user visits this site, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a visitor analytics cookie. This cookie tells us whether you have visited this site before. Your browser will tell us if you have this cookie; if not, we will generate one. It allows us to track unique users who visit us and how often they do so.

As long as you are not registered on this site, this cookie cannot be used to identify individuals; it is used solely for statistical purposes. If you are registered, we may also have access to the details you have provided, such as your email address and username—which are subject to confidentiality and the provisions of the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, as well as the provisions of applicable law regarding the protection of personal data.

Geotargeting
Cookies These cookies are used by software that determines which country you are from. This process is completely anonymous and is used solely to target content—even when you are on our website in Romanian or another language, you will see the same advertisement.

Registration
cookies When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us whether you are logged in or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account you are logged into 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 have not selected “Keep me logged in,” this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close your browser or shut down your computer.

Advertising
Cookies These cookies allow us to determine whether or not you have viewed an online ad, what type of ad it was, and how much time has passed since you saw the ad.

We also use these cookies to target online advertising. We may also use third-party cookies to better target advertising—for example, to show ads about vacations if the user has recently viewed an article on the site about vacations. These cookies are anonymous; they store information about the content viewed, not about users.

We also set anonymous cookies through other websites where we advertise. By receiving these cookies, we can use them to recognize you as a visitor to that site; if you later visit our site, we’ll be able to deliver advertising based on this information.

Advertising
Provider Cookies Much of the advertising you see on this site comes from third parties. Some of these parties use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have been exposed to an advertisement, or to see how many people have been exposed to the same ad multiple times.

The companies that set these cookies 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 ads on other sites as well, based on your browsing activity on this site.

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 this site operates, it cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies owned by this site.

For example, when you share an article using the social media button on this site, that social media platform will track your activity.

What type 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. Cookies store important information that enhances your Internet browsing experience (e.g., language settings for accessing a site; keeping a user logged into their webmail account; online banking security; keeping items in the shopping cart).

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

Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising—it simply means that the advertising 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 a user to log in via an account):

Content and services tailored to user preferences—news categories, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment websites, and travel services.
Offers tailored to user interests—saving passwords, language preferences (e.g., displaying search results in Romanian).
Saving child protection filters for online content (family mode options, safe search features).
Limiting ad frequency—restricting the number of times an ad is displayed to a specific user on a website.
Providing more relevant advertising to the user.
Measurement, optimization, and analytics features—such as tracking a specific level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed, and how a user arrives at a website (e.g., via search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites conduct these usage analyses to improve their sites for the benefit of users.
Security and privacy
issues: Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not composed of code, so they cannot be executed or run on their own. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated 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 malicious purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history—both on a specific site and across multiple other 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 anti-virus and anti-spyware scanning and removal procedures.

In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings that offer different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site. Other security considerations related to cookies

Since identity protection is of great value and is a right of every internet user, it is advisable to be aware of the potential problems cookies can cause. Because cookies constantly transmit information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intercepts the 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 (e.g., an unsecured Wi-Fi 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 trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use this information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful when choosing the most appropriate method for protecting your personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing involving 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 you from accessing the most popular and widely used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others. Here are a few tips to help ensure you can browse worry-free while still using cookies:

Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of security that you’re comfortable with.
If cookies don’t bother you and you’re the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing your browsing history and personal login data.
If you share access to your computer, you may want to configure your browser to clear your browsing data each time you close the browser. This is one way to visit websites that set cookies and clear any visit information when you end your browsing session.
Install and regularly update antispyware
applications. Many antispyware detection and prevention applications include protection against website attacks. This prevents your 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 provide, you can take the necessary security measures so you can browse the Internet with confidence.

How can I disable cookies?
Disabling or refusing cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will no longer receive or see online ads.

You can configure your browser to stop accepting these cookies, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific website. However, for example, if you are not logged in using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers allow you to change your cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be helpful; otherwise, you can use your browser’s “Help” feature for more details.

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
For cookie settings generated by third parties, you can also visit the following website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Useful
Links If you’d like to learn more about cookies and what they’re used for, we recommend the following links:

Microsoft Cookies Guide
All About Cookies
IAB Romania provides the following website to offer more information regarding privacy related to online advertising: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

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

http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/oug_13_2012_modificare_prelucrare_date_caracter_pers onal_protectia_vietii_private_comunicatii_electronice.php
www.youronlinechoices.eu/ro
http://www.iabeurope.eu/cookies-faq/internet-cookies—increasing-and-enhancing-your-internet-surfing-experience/what-are-cookies-how-do-they-work—cookies-faq.aspx
http://www.guardian.co.uk/info/cookies