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Cookie Policy

1. COOKIE POLICY

This policy refers to the cookies used on the atoma.ro website, owned by S.C. TOMA ARTIST S.R.L., hereinafter referred to as ATOMA.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on the terminal devices of Internet users. A cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, nor does it have access to information stored on the user’s hard drive.

These files allow the recognition of the user’s device and enable the proper display of web pages, adapted to the user’s individual preferences.

3. THE ROLE OF COOKIE FILES

Cookie files allow the recognition of the user’s device and enable the proper display of web pages, adapted to the user’s individual preferences.

Cookies are designed to provide you with a pleasant and secure browsing experience and to offer complete services based on your online behavior on the atoma.ro website. Specifically, through the use of cookies, ATOMA has the ability to:

a. Adapt the presentation and display of the website according to your preferences (language, screen resolution, etc.);

b. Create anonymous statistics that do not involve personal identification, based on your behavior on the website and your interest in the products presented. These statistics allow us to improve the structure and content of the website in order to provide you with the information you need;

c. Ensure web security measures.

4.TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON THE ATOMA.RO WEBSITE

The atoma.ro website uses two types of cookie files: session cookies and persistent cookies.

Session cookies are temporary files that are installed on your device during your visit to our website and remain active until the browsing session or the browser being used is closed.

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a longer period of time, depending on their parameters, or until they are manually deleted by you.

5.HOW ARE COOKIES USED ON THE ATOMA WEBSITE?

Your visit to atoma.ro may install cookie files that allow us to analyze:

a. Website performance;
b. Your registration details (log in, newsletter, etc.);
c. Your user profile;
d. Your location, for the purpose of geographic targeting.

Cookies are also used to deliver personalized advertising content.

6.DO COOKIES RECORD AND/OR CONTAIN PERSONAL DATA?
Cookies do not request personal information and do not personally identify Internet users. The personal data collected through the use of cookies may only be used to facilitate certain functionalities for you. These data are encrypted so that unauthorized persons cannot access them.

7.DELETING COOKIES

Web browsing applications (such as browsers) store cookies on Internet users’ devices by default. However, you can change your settings so that the automatic installation of cookies is blocked by your web browser. Detailed information about managing cookies is available in your web browser’s settings section.

Please note that restricting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities and the way pages on the atoma.ro website are displayed.

8. WHY ARE COOKIES IMPORTANT FOR THE INTERNET?

Cookies are important for the efficient functioning of the Internet, in the user’s interest, as they contribute to creating a simple browsing experience, personalized according to each user’s interests, preferences, and behavior.

Blocking or disabling cookies may make certain websites unusable or may significantly limit your web experience. Blocking or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive advertising messages, but rather that the websites you visit will no longer be able to provide an experience adapted to your behavior and preferences.

Cookie files are important for:

a. Content and services adapted to your preferences – product and service categories;
b. Offers tailored to your interests – remembering passwords, if you choose to enable this functionality;
c. Remembering child protection filters regarding web content (family mode options, safe search functions);
d. Limiting the frequency of advertising messages – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed to a particular user on a website;
e. Providing relevant advertising based on user preferences;
f. Measuring, optimizing, and recording website performance data – traffic statistics and viewed content. These details are important for improving users’ web experience.

9. WEB SECURITY AND USER PRIVACY ASPECTS

Cookies are NOT viruses and do not collect personal data.

However, cookies may be misused by spyware programs to the detriment of users. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Anti-spyware applications are designed to detect cookies and remove them during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.

Browsers include privacy settings that offer different levels of cookie acceptance, such as storage duration and automatic deletion at the end of a web session.

10. OTHER SECURITY ASPECTS RELATED TO COOKIES

Since all Internet users have the right to online identity protection, it is recommended to stay informed about potential security risks. As cookies enable a continuous exchange of information between the browser and the website being visited, the information transmitted through cookies may be intercepted by unauthorized persons or programs.

For example, this may happen when the browser connects to a server using an unencrypted or unsecured network, such as certain Wi-Fi networks.

Other cookie-based attacks may occur due to incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain access to information transmitted through cookies.

For these reasons, it is essential to pay close attention to the settings used to protect your personal information available online.

11. TIPS FOR SAFE WEB BROWSING BASED ON COOKIES

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most frequently visited websites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will prevent access to websites such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Therefore, we provide several recommendations to ensure safe web browsing through the use of cookies:

a. Customize your browser settings regarding cookies.
b. If you are the only user of the device, you can set longer expiration periods for cookies.
c. If you are not the only user of the device, consider deleting individual browsing data every time you close the browser.
d. Install anti-spyware applications and keep them regularly updated.
e. Make sure your browser is always updated, as many cookie-based attacks exploit vulnerabilities found in older browser versions.

All browsers provide the option to customize how cookies are handled.

To understand these settings, access one of the links below, depending on the browser you use:

  • Cookie Settings in Internet Explorer

  • Cookie Settings in Firefox

  • Cookie Settings in Google Chrome

  • Cookie Settings in Safari

For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

12. USEFUL LINKS

To find out more information about cookies and how they work, access the resources below:

Microsoft Cookies guide

All About Cookies

http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/