1. What is the purpose of this policy?
This policy regulates the use of cookies and sets out Concept24's legal basis for the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website or on systems connected to the concept24.ro website.
When we refer to Concept24, "we", "us" or "our company" in this statement, we mean CONCEPT24 ONLINE S.R.L..
2. What are Cookies and what are they used for?
Cookies are small alphanumeric files sent by a website's server to a web browser (web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), RAM memory or hard drive and then stored there. These files make it possible to recognise the user's terminal and present the content in a relevant way, adapted to the user's preferences. They can be used for different purposes, such as: customising the website according to the needs of a particular user, helping a user navigate the website, improving the quality of the website for the user or storing user preferences and login information. All this is done by allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding direct personal identification of the user.
Cookies can be classified as "essential" (necessary for the functioning of the website) or "non-essential" (necessary for analysing behaviour on a website, "analytical" cookies or cookies used for displaying advertisements). Cookies can also be classified as session cookies (they remain on the device as long as the web browser is open) and persistent cookies (they expire at a fixed point in time or if manually deleted from the web browser). Cookies can also be ours (belonging to the site you are visiting) or third party cookies (cookies placed on your device by domains of third party sites).
What are third party cookies?
Certain sections of content on the website may be provided through third parties, i.e. not by our website, in which case these cookies are referred to as "third party cookies". Third party cookie providers must also comply with data protection rules. On our website, these cookies may come from the following third parties:
Google Adsense: is an advertising network, cookies are used to place relevant ads on this site.
Facebook: for social communication functions such as Facebook like and share button or comments via Facebook.
Our website uses the types of cookies described above. Additional information about cookies can also be found by visiting the following website www.allaboutcookies.org
3. Do Cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not require direct personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users. Indirect personal data collected through the use of Cookies may only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user.
4. Why are cookies important to you?
Cookies are at the heart of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the Internet - local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain sites unusable or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/view online advertising.
5. How to accept or reject cookies?
There are a number of different ways to accept or reject some or all types of cookies. Some of the main ways to do this are described below. You are welcome to block the use of some or all cookies that are used on the website. However, please be aware that this may affect the website and its functionality in part or in full. You should also be aware that deleting all cookies from your web browser will also delete all cookies that store your preferences, for example whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies on a website or any cookies that block other cookies.
Detailed information about cookies and browser settings can be found by going to the following link: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
There are several ways of managing cookies.
Cookie control tool
You can accept or reject [non-essential] cookies by using our cookie management tool.
Browser settings
You can accept or reject some or all cookies (for example, blocking all third-party cookies) by adjusting your browser settings. How to do this can be found by clicking on the following links for most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=ro
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-browsing-search-download-history-firefox?redirectlocale=ro-US&redirectslug=Clear+Recent+History
- Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US
Some browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox, allow you to change the settings for browsing in "incognito" mode, limiting the amount of data placed on your device and automatically deleting all persistent cookies placed on your device when your browsing session ends. There are also numerous third-party applications that can be added to the browser to block or manage cookies.
Existing cookies
To delete cookies that have previously been placed in your browser, you must select the option to delete your browsing history by ensuring that the option to delete your browsing history or delete cookies is enabled when you do so.
Google Adsettings
Managing custom ads is done by going to https://adssettings.google.com/ and unchecking the "Customize ads" option (i.e. making sure that switch at the top of the page is set to left/grey and not right/blue). Alternatively, you can install a free browser plugin here: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996
Browser extension to exclude Google Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the browser extension which is available here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Disconnecting from Facebook Pixel
There is a possibility to install a browser extension called "Disconnect Facebook pixel and FB tracking". This will prevent Facebook from tracking your behaviour on third party websites. These can be installed by going to
• Pentru Chrome:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/disconnect-facebook-pixel/nnkndeagapifodhlebifbgbonbfmlnfm?hl=ro
• Pentru Firefox:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/facebook-disconnect/
European Interactive Digital Advertising Tool
You can opt out of Facebook and other Digital Advertising Alliance companies displaying interest-based ads by visiting http://www.youronlinechoices.com, selecting your country, selecting "Your ad choices", then finding Facebook (and any other companies you wish to block) and selecting the "Off" option.
6. Security aspectsCookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or run themselves. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate themselves again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.