Cookie policy

The information presented below aims to inform users about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the website of SC Mosaic Project SRL. Additionally, some useful links related to this topic are provided.
The website www.agrodot.ro uses its own cookies and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience.
What is a “cookie”?
An “Internet Cookie” (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 accessing the Internet.
A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, the duration of existence of a cookie is determined; 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.
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 from the user’s hard drive).
Cookies themselves do not request personal information for use and, in most cases, do not identify Internet users personally.
What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that links a web browser (the user) and a specific web server (the website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the stored information and respond accordingly. Cookies play an important role in facilitating access and delivering multiple services that users enjoy on the Internet, such as:
Keeping options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering these options) – thus generating the flexibility of the “shopping cart” (accessing old preferences via the “forward” and “back” buttons);
Allowing multimedia applications or other types from other sites to be included on a specific site to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience;
Cookies provide website owners with valuable information about how their sites are used by users, enabling them to make them even more efficient and accessible for users;
What type of information is stored and accessed through cookies?
Cookies store important information that enhances the browsing experience on the Internet (e.g., keeping a user logged into their webmail account; keeping products in the shopping cart).
Why are cookies important for 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 render some websites unusable.
Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertisements – it just means that they will not be able to take into account your preferences and interests, highlighted by your browsing behavior.
What cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies: session cookies and fixed cookies. The latter are temporary files that remain on the user’s terminal until the session is finished or the application (web browser) is closed. Fixed files remain on the user’s terminal for a period defined by the cookie or until manually deleted by the user.
How are cookies used by this site?
Site performance cookies;
Visitor analysis cookies;
Geotargeting cookies;
Registration cookies;
Advertising cookies;
Cookies from advertising providers.
Examples:
Volume settings for the video player;
Video streaming speed compatible with the browser.
Do cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not request personal information for use and, in most cases, do not identify Internet users personally. Personal data collected through the use of cookies can 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.
Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies.
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. 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 to access the most widespread and used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.
Here are some tips to ensure you can browse worry-free with the help of cookies:
Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for you.
If you share access to a computer, you may want to set your 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 upon closing the browsing session.
If cookies do not bother you and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration terms for storing browsing history and personal access data.
Constantly install and update antispyware applications. Many spyware detection and prevention applications include the detection of attacks on websites. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download harmful software.
Ensure that your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks are executed by exploiting vulnerabilities in older browser versions.
It is possible to set your browser to not accept these cookies, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site. However, 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 “help” option of your browser for more details:
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult the site: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
Security and privacy issues
Cookies are not viruses. 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 for execution or reproduction. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
Generally, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of acceptance of cookies, validity periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.
However, cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about user 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 and consistently mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.
Other security aspects related to cookies:
Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every Internet user, it is advisable to be aware of any potential problems that cookies may 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 Wi-Fi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not request the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method for protecting personal information.
Useful links
If you want to learn more about cookies and their uses, we recommend the following links:
Microsoft Cookies guide
All About Cookies
For more details related to privacy issues, you can also access:
http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/oug_13_2012_modificare_prelucrare_date_caracter_personal_protectia_vietii_private_comunicatii_electronice.php