This policy refers to cookies and web pages operated by P-Novelty Shop SRL. with headquarters in Jabar, No. 99 (Com.Boldur), 307081, Timis County , with the Unique Registration Code RO43745859.
2. What are Cookies?A cookie is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on a user's computer, mobile terminal or other equipment 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" (it does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access information on the user's hard drive).
3. What are Cookies used for?These files make it possible to recognize the user's terminal and present content in a relevant way, adapted to the user's preferences.
Cookies ensure users a pleasant browsing experience and support gadgetry.ro's efforts to provide comfortable services to users:
ex: – online privacy preferences, shopping cart or relevant advertising
They are also used in the preparation of anonymous aggregate statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding the personal identification of the user.
4. What Cookies do we use?We use two types of Cookies: per session and fixed.
The latter are temporary files that remain on the user's terminal until the session ends or the application (web browser) is closed.
Fixed files remain on the user's terminal for a period within the Cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.
5. How are cookies used by gadgetry.ro ?A visit to this site may place cookies for the purposes of:
· Site performance cookies;
· Visitor analysis cookies;
· Cookies for geotargeting;
· Registration cookies;
· Advertising cookies;
· Cookies from advertising providers;
6. 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 may only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user.
Such data is encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access it.
7. Deleting CookiesIn general, 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 management 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 to manage Cookies can be found in the settings area of the application (web browser).
Limiting the use of Cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.
8. Why are cookies important to the internet?Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience tailored to the preferences and interests of each user.
Refusing or disabling cookies may make some sites impossible to use.
Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising - it just means that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, as evidenced by your browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to authenticate through an account):
· Content and services tailored to user preferences – product and service categories.
· Offers tailored to users' interests – password retention.
· Retention of child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
· Ad frequency limitation – limiting the number of times an ad is displayed to a specific user on a site.
· Providing more relevant advertising to the user.
· Measurement, optimization and analytics 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 (e.g. through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.).
Websites conduct these analyses of their usage to improve the sites for the benefit of users.
9. Security and privacy issuesCookies are NOT viruses!
They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or auto-run.
Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated 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 specific site and on multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware.
Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and consistently mark cookies for deletion as part of their anti-virus/anti-spyware removal/scanning procedures.
Generally, 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 they constantly transmit information 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 misconfiguring cookies 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 over unsecured channels.
Attackers then use the information for 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 browsing, based on cookies:
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost inevitable.
Disabling cookies will not allow the user to access the most widespread and used sites, including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.
Here are some tips that can ensure you browse 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 don't mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration times for storing browsing history and personal access data.
· If you share access to your computer, you may want to consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser.
This is an option to access sites that place cookies and delete any browsing information when you close your browsing session.
· Install and constantly update your antivirus applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include website attack detection.
Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always updated.
Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in old browser versions.
In conclusion:
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 operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so you can browse the internet with confidence.
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may 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 your browser to no longer accept these cookies or you can set your 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 ability to change 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 useful, otherwise you can use the browser's "help" option for more details.
For cookie settings generated by third parties, you can also consult the website:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
gadgetry.ro uses the services of the following third parties for the purpose of providing functionality, for analysis and for advertising.
These third parties may set and use cookies and/or similar technologies on websites and applications operated by gadgetry.ro , as well as on websites and applications other than those operated by gadgetry.ro .
For more details, please consult the data protection policies as well as the user preference management guides and deactivation possibilities offered by the companies that manage these services, as applicable.