The information presented below is intended to inform the user about the placement, use and administration "COOKUsed by the site PravaliaCuTimbre.

Please read the following information carefully:

Website PravaliaCuTimbre uses both its own cookies and cookies added by third parties, to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each.

In what we call "modern web" or "web 2.0", cookies are essential in facilitating access and personalized delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:
• Customize certain settings such as: the language in which the site is viewed, date and time, keeping options / settings (including storing them) and keeping older preferences by accessing various buttons / functions.
• Cookies provide site owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient or more accessible to users.
• Cookies allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included (embedded / embed) in certain pages to create a more valuable, useful and enjoyable browsing experience.

What is a "cookie"?

A "Internet Cookie”(A term also known as“browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie"Or simply"COOK") Is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from whom the Internet is accessed.

The cookie is sent through a request issued by the web server on which the site is hosted, to the user's browser (Ex: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.) and is completely "passive", ie it does not contain executable code of any kind, software, viruses or spyware and can not access the information on the user's hard drive.

A cookie consists of 2 parts: name and the content or the value of the cookie and is uniquely associated with the domain that is hosted by the site that sent it to the user's browser (eg: fitandhappy.ro). Moreover, the duration of a cookie is precisely determined and only the webserver that sent the cookie can access it again, only when the user returns to the site associated with that webserver.

Cookies do not request personal information in order to be used, nor can they personally identify internet users.

There are two main categories of cookies:
• Session cookies - which are temporarily stored in the cookies folder of the web browser until the user leaves the respective site or closes the browser window.
• Persistent cookies - they are stored in the computer or equipment used on the hard drive for a longer period and remain stored even after leaving the site or after closing the web browser (and generally depend on the default lifetime for the cookie).
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. in order to memorize the interests of a user, so that the most relevant advertising for the user is delivered, according to his interests, interests derived from the search habits.

The advantages of cookies

A cookie contains information that links a browser (user) to a specific web server (site). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the information already stored and react accordingly.

Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many sites to provide comfortable services to users. Examples - online privacy preferences, site language options or relevant advertising, etc.

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 placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session ("session cookies") and are not retained after the user leaves the site, and some cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that site (" permanent cookies ”).
However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings.

Cookies placed by third parties

Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third parties / providers (Ex: news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties may also place cookies through the site and they are called "third party cookies" because they are not placed by that site. Third party providers must also comply with applicable law and the privacy policies of the site owner.

The use of cookies by this site

Visiting this site may place cookies for the purposes of:
• Site performance cookies
• Visitor analysis cookies
• Registration or authentication cookies
• Third party cookies

This type of cookie retains the user's preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them each time you visit the site. Ex: volume settings for video player.

Visitor analysis cookies

Each time a user visits this site, the analytics software provided by a third party (Google, in this case) generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited this site before. The browser communicates if this cookie exists, and if not, one is generated. This allows monitoring of unique users who visit the site and how often they do so.
This cookie cannot be used to identify individuals, they are only used for statistical purposes.

Cookies for registration or authentication

When you register or authenticate on this site, a cookie is generated that notifies us if you are registered or not. Our server uses these cookies to identify the account with which you are registered and if you have the necessary permissions for a certain service or for access to sections of the site. It also allows you to associate the comments you post on the site with your account username.

Third party cookies

On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies, in order to track the success of an advertisement / application or to customize an application.
Example: when you share an article using the social media buttons on this site, the social network will record your action.

Online advertising belonging to third parties. Some of them use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have viewed an advertising message, or to see how many people have viewed the same ad several times.
The companies that generate these cookies have their own privacy policies, and this site does not have access to these cookies. Third-party cookies are used to show you targeted advertising on other sites as well, based on your browsing on this site.

The type of information stored and accessed through cookies

Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a site to recognize a browser. The web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie stores important information that improves the Internet browsing experience. Ex: settings regarding the language in which you want to access a site, keeping a user logged in to the member account or email account, online security, keeping and storing some settings, etc.

The importance of cookies for the Internet

Cookies represent the central point of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a pleasant and efficient browsing experience at the same time, adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Declining or disabling cookies may make some sites impossible to use.
Refusing or deactivating cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising, but only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests highlighted by your browsing behavior.

Examples of important uses of cookies (which does not require a user to authenticate through an account):
• Content and services tailored to user preferences - categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services.
• Offers adapted to users' interests - password retention, language preferences (Ex: displaying search results in Romanian).
• Retention of child protection filters on “adult” content on the Internet (family mode options, safe search functions).
• Limit the frequency of ad serving - Limit the number of impressions of an ad for a particular user on a site.
• Providing user-relevant advertising.
• Measurement, optimization and analytics features - such as the confirmation of a certain level of traffic on a site, what type of content is viewed more and how a user reaches the site (eg through search engines, directly from other sites etc.). Sites conduct these analyzes of their use to improve the information provided for the benefit of the user.
Security and privacy issues

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use a plain text format. They are not made up of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed or 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 still be used for negative purposes. Because it stores information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and on multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus / anti-spyware deletion / scanning procedures.
Modern browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of acceptance of cookies, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site.

Other security issues related to cookies.

Given that identity protection is very important and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what are the possible problems that may occur in connection with cookies. Because through them information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the site, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the transmission of data, the information contained in the cookie may be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (Ex: an unsecured Wi-Fi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers.

If a site does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information in order to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of personal information protection, e.g. password managers, wallet applications, etc.

Suggestions for a safe and responsible browsing, based on cookies.

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 sites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, Google and many others.

Some tips that can ensure you worry-free browsing with the help of cookies:
• Customize your browser settings for cookies to establish a comfortable level of security.
• If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share access to the computer, you can consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser; this is the way to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.
• Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.
Many of the applications for detecting and preventing spyware include detecting attacks on sites. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing sites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.

  • Make sure your browser is always up to date.

Many cookie-based attacks are exploited by exploiting vulnerabilities in older versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and although it is your right to refuse to accept their use, they cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet, local or international, if you want to benefit from a pleasant and personalized navigation experience, adapted to your specific interests. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the internet with confidence.

Disabling cookies

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 or 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 only 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 "choice"Or in the"Preferences"Alternatively, you can use the"Help”Of the browser for more details.