Cookie Usage Policy
This policy refers to cookies and web pages operated by SMS Ticketing SRL with its registered office in Cluj-Napoca, Decebal St., no. 69, Cluj County (hereinafter referred to as TaxeAuto.ro).
What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small-sized file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed. The cookie is installed by a request issued by a web-server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and cannot access the information on the user's hard drive).
About Cookies
This website uses both its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interest of each individual.
We use two types of Cookies: per session and fixed. The latter are temporary files that remain in the user's terminal until the end of the session or the closing of the application (web browser). Fixed files remain on the user's terminal for a period in the parameters of the Cookie or until they are manually deleted by the user.
Cookies used by TaxeAuto.ro (own or third-party) include: Google Analytics, Facebook Login, Remarketing, profitshare, Facebook, Google experiments, Twitter, AdWords, Google Analytics, authentication cookie.
In what we call “web 2.0,” cookies play a significant role in facilitating access to and delivery of the many services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:
- Personalizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, keeping options for various products (sizes, other details etc.) in the shopping cart (and memorizing these options) – thus generating the “shopping cart” flexibility (accessing old preferences by clicking the "forward" and "back" button)
- Cookies provide site owners valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so they can make them even more efficient and accessible for users.
- Allow multimedia or other types of applications from other sites to be included in a certain site to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience;
- Improve the efficiency of online advertising.
An "Internet Cookie" (a term also known as "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed.
The cookie is installed by a request issued by a web-server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome).
A cookie consists of two parts: the name and content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the lifespan 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 webserver.
Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, and some cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website ('permanent cookies'). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through browser settings.
A visit to this site may place cookies for purposes of:
- Site performance cookies
- Visitor analysis cookies
- Geotargeting cookies
- Registration cookies
- Advertising cookies
- Advertising provider cookies
Cookies on TaxeAuto.ro are classified into the following categories:
Necessary Cookies:
Necessary cookies help make a site usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Examples of cookies set by TaxeAuto.ro:
Consent display cookies - Stores the user's consent for the use of cookies on the current domain
Login account - Used for identifying the user in the database and allowing their authentication
Shopping cart - Used for storing or displaying products added to the shopping cart
Hide messages - Used for hiding messages such as: newsletter subscription teaser/pop-up, messages related to product delivery delays, marketing messages like discount vouchers, online chat, etc.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow a site to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in. Examples of cookies set by TaxeAuto.ro:
Product sorting - Used for storing or changing the sorting of products in categories
Listing display - Used for storing or changing the chosen display type of products in categories, for example: list format, table format.
Number of products per page - Used for storing or changing the number of products displayed on the page.
Statistics Cookies
Statistics cookies help site owners understand how visitors interact with sites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Examples of cookies set by TaxeAuto.ro:
Ref
erral (ref) - Used to store the promotion medium from which the user accessed this website
Analytics - Used to measure the traffic generated on the website and to understand how users interact with the website
Experiments - Used to display a different type of content on the website to improve the user experience
Affiliation - Used to store the affiliate through which the user reached the website and completed the order.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track users from one site to another. The intention is to display relevant and engaging ads for individual users, therefore they are more valuable for advertising agencies and third parties dealing with advertising. Examples of cookies set by TaxeAuto.ro:
Facebook Remarketing - https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Google ads remarketing
Google analytics remarketing
Cookies are the central point of efficient Internet functioning, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience and tailored to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some sites impossible to use.
Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising, but that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests highlighted by your browsing behavior.
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 self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Because 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 deletion/scanning procedures.
Generally, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, the lifespan, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.
Other security issues related to cookies:
Because identity protection is very valuable and represents every Internet user's right, it is advisable to know what potential problems cookies can create. Because information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during 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 WiFi 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 use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information via unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information for unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method of protecting personal information.
Tips for Safe and Responsible Cookie-Based Browsing
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.
Here are some tips that can ensure that you navigate without worries but with the help of cookies:
Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
If you do not mind cookies and are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiry terms for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
If you share computer access, you could consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies and to delete any visiting information at the end of the browsing session.
Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.
Many of the detection and prevention spyware applications include site attack detections. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always updated.
Many of the cookie-based attacks are made by exploiting the weaknesses of the old versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest Internet sites - local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so you can navigate the internet with confidence. Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain sites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.
All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are typically found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, or you can use the "help" option of your browser for
more details.
Cookie settings in Edge
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
For settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the site:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
Useful Links
If you want to find out more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
Microsoft Cookies guide
All About Cookies
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
