The following information aims to provide users with details about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the Bervolo.com website. Additionally, some helpful links related to this topic are included. For further information, if not provided below, please contact us via the Contact Page on our website.
What is a "Cookie"?
An "Internet Cookie" (also known as "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie") is a small file made up of letters and numbers stored on a user's computer, mobile device, or other equipment when accessing the internet. Cookies are installed via a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and are entirely "passive" (they do not contain software, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information from the user's hard drive).
Cookies consist of two parts: the cookie name and its content or value. Additionally, cookies have a determined lifespan; 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.
Cookies do not usually require personal information to be used and do not identify internet users personally in most cases.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporarily stored in the browser's cookie folder until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in or out of a webmail account).
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on a computer's hard drive or other device for a defined duration. Persistent cookies may include those placed by third-party websites (known as "third-party cookies"), which can be used anonymously to remember a user’s interests and deliver relevant advertising.
Advantages of Cookies
Cookies contain information that links a browser (user) to a specific web server (website). If the browser accesses that web server again, the server can read the stored information and respond accordingly. Cookies enhance the user’s browsing experience and support efforts to provide comfortable services, such as saving online privacy preferences, language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.
Cookie Lifespan
Cookie lifespans vary significantly depending on their purpose. Session cookies are used only during a single session and are not retained after the user leaves the website. Persistent cookies, however, are stored and reused each time the user revisits the website. Users can delete cookies at any time via their browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain website sections may include content provided by third-party entities (e.g., news feeds, videos, advertisements). These entities may place cookies through the website, known as "third-party cookies." Third-party providers must comply with current laws and the website owner's privacy policies.
At Bervolo, we do not use third-party cookies.
Types of Cookies Used on Bervolo.com
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Performance Cookies: These cookies remember user preferences to avoid resetting them during future visits.
- Examples: video player volume settings, video streaming speed.
- Examples: video player volume settings, video streaming speed.
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Analytics Cookies: These are used to track the number of unique visitors and how often they return. They provide statistical data without identifying individual users.
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Geo-Targeting Cookies: These cookies determine the user’s country of origin anonymously to deliver localized content.
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Registration Cookies: Generated when you register on the website, these cookies identify your account and permissions. They are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
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Advertising Cookies: These cookies help display relevant advertisements based on user preferences.
How to Disable Cookies
Disabling cookies may make some websites difficult to use or inaccessible. You can configure your browser to block cookies or accept them from specific websites. Most modern browsers offer settings for managing cookies, typically found in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
For instructions, refer to these links:
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari
For third-party cookies, you can visit www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/.
Additional Resources
- O.U.G. 13/2012 regarding personal data and electronic communications
- IAB Europe Cookie Information
- Guardian’s Cookie Policy Explanation
For any further questions, feel free to contact us via the Contact Page on our website.