PRIVACY POLICY
REG – GDPR 03 | Version 1.0 | Issue Date: 25.04.2024
The terms “exonia.ro” or “we” refer to the owner of the website whose name is EXONIA HOLDING SRL, with registered office at Blv. Poitiers, no. 11 A, Iași, Romania, the term “you” refers to the user of our website. The term “Site” refers to our website.
Processing of Personal Data
To provide the services of the exonia.ro website, such as registration in a database to receive commercial offers or job opportunities, consent may be given by individuals over the age of 18 electronically during registration on the exonia.ro website or by sending the completed consent form via email or in physical format by depositing it at the premises of EXONIA HOLDING SRL or by sending it via postal services to the address Blv. Poitiers, no. 11 A, Iași, Romania.
Cookies
Granting consent electronically through the website exonia.ro involves the use of cookies and other electronic communication protocols.
In addition to ensuring the functionality of the website exonia.ro and for usage statistics of the site so that we can improve the interface, EXONIA HOLDING SRL collects and uses data processed in cookies, web beacons, and web log types. These data include device characteristics, operating system, referring URL, information about actions taken on our sites, dates and times of visits to our sites, and other statistical usage, email, EXONIA HOLDING SRL account password, IP, browser access type, website interaction language preferences.
A “cookie” is a file that websites send to a visitor’s computer or other device connected to the Internet to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser. A “web beacon,” also known as an Internet tag, pixel tag, or clear GIF, connects web pages to web servers and their cookies and is used to transmit information collected through cookies back to a web server. Through these methods of automatic collection, it is possible to obtain “clickstream data,” which involves a log of the links and other content a visitor clicks on while browsing a website. As the visitor clicks through the website, a record of the action may be collected and stored, especially for granting consent. The website exonia.ro correlates certain pieces of data we have collected through automated means, such as browser information, together with other information we have obtained about you, to notify us, for example, if a person has opened an email that was sent.
How are Cookies used by this site?
A visit to this site may place Cookies for purposes including:
– Site performance Cookies, e.g., volume settings for video player, streaming speed compatibility with the browser
– Visitor analysis Cookies, e.g., analytics software provided by a third party generates a Cookie to analyze the usage of the EXONIA HOLDING SRL website
– Registration Cookies, e.g., registration account used to access site services and communication areas with us
– Anonymous advertising Cookies, e.g., action of viewing an advertisement displayed by us or third parties, used for better advertising targeting
– Advertising provider Cookies, anonymous third-party Cookies to analyze how many people have been exposed to an advertising message, Cookies over which exonia.ro has no access or influence.
If you are registered, we may also know the details you have provided to us, such as email address and username – these are subject to confidentiality and provisions of the Personal Data Processing Policy and Personal Data Processing Rules, as well as the provisions of the current legislation regarding the protection of personal data.
It is worth noting that Cookies are central to the efficient operation of the Internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to the preferences and interests of each user.
You can refuse the use of Cookies on this site, and in this case, refusing or disabling Cookies may make certain functions on this site impractical or difficult to visit and use.
You can also delete Cookies at any time through the settings of the browser used.
Deleting Cookies
Generally, an application used to access web pages allows the saving of Cookies on the device by default. These settings can be changed so that automatic Cookie management is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed each time Cookies are sent to their device. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing Cookies can be found in the settings area of the application (web browser).
Limiting the use of Cookies may affect certain functionalities of the web page.
Refusing or disabling Cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – it only means that this advertising will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests highlighted by browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of Cookies (which do not require user authentication through an account):
– Offers tailored to user interests – password retention.
– Retaining child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
– Content and services tailored to user preferences – categories of products and services.
– Limiting the frequency of ad displays – limiting the number of times an ad is shown 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 usage analyses to improve the sites for the benefit of users.
Security and Privacy Issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or autorun. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
However, cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Since 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 and consistently mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.
In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.
Because identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to know what potential issues cookies can create.
Because they constantly transmit information in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes in the data transmission process, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted.
This can happen, for example, if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi 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 use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to unauthorizedly access certain websites.
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. Here are some tips to ensure worry-free browsing with the help of cookies:
– Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for you in using cookies.
– If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
– If you share computer access, consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies and delete any visitation information upon closing the browsing session.
– Install and constantly update antispyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Ensure that you always have the latest version of your browser. Many cookie-based attacks exploit the weaknesses of older browser versions.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to websites on the Internet – both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures to confidently navigate the internet. It is possible to configure your browser to not accept these cookies or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a particular 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, or you can use your browser’s “help” option for more details.
For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult the website: Your Online Choices, where you can find more information about online advertising privacy.
For information about the use of cookies by Google Analytics, you can consult: Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
The processing methods are subject to the Privacy Policy and Rules for the Processing of Personal Data.