Cookie Use Policy

1. Cookie Usage Policy
This policy refers to the cookies and web pages operated by SC INATECH Packaging SRL, with registered office in Domnești – Ilfov: Strada Tudor Vladimirescu, No. 393.

2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file made up of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the internet is accessed. The cookie is installed through a request issued by a web server to a browser, such as Internet Explorer or Chrome, and is completely “passive”. It does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access information from the user’s hard drive.

3. What are cookies used for?
These files make it possible to recognize the user’s terminal and present content in a relevant way, adapted to the user’s preferences. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support SC INATECH Packaging SRL’s efforts to offer comfortable services to users, such as online privacy preferences, shopping cart or relevant advertising. They are also used to prepare anonymous aggregated statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding the personal identification of the user.

4. What cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user’s terminal until the session ends or the application/browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user’s terminal for a period defined by the cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.

5. How are cookies used by this website?
A visit to this website may place cookies for the following purposes: website performance cookies, visitor analysis cookies, geotargeting cookies, registration cookies, advertising cookies and advertising provider cookies.

6. Do cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not request personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. Personal data collected through the use of cookies may 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.

7. Deleting cookies
In general, an application used to access web pages allows cookies to be saved on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed so that the automatic management of cookies is blocked by the web browser or so that the user is informed each time cookies are sent to their terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing cookies can be found in the settings area of the application/browser. Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the web page.

8. Why are cookies important for the internet?
Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites impossible to use. Refusing or disabling 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 do not require user authentication through an account: content and services adapted to user preferences, product and service categories, offers adapted to users’ interests, remembering passwords, remembering child protection filters regarding internet content, such as family mode options or safe search functions, limiting the frequency of advertising delivery, meaning limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed to a particular user on a website, providing more relevant advertising to the user, measuring, optimizing 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, for example through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.

Websites carry out these analyses of their use in order to improve the websites for the benefit of users.

9. 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 and cannot run automatically. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate themselves on other networks in order to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies may nevertheless be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a specific website and on several other websites, cookies may be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion or scanning procedures.

In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain website. Other security aspects related to cookies: since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what potential problems cookies may create. Because information is constantly transmitted through them in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person interferes with the data transmission process, the information contained in the cookie may be intercepted.

Although very rare, this may happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network, for example an unsecured Wi-Fi network. Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website 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 to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful when choosing the most appropriate method for 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 unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user to access many of the most widespread and commonly used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo and others. Here are some tips that can help you browse safely with the help of cookies: customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for cookie usage.

If cookies do not bother you 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 access to the computer, you may consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to access websites that place cookies and to delete any visit information when the browsing session is closed. Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications. Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of website attacks.

Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in older browser versions. 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.

With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they provide, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the internet with confidence. Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites 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 your browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific website. However, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the “options” section or in the “preferences” menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be useful; otherwise, you can use the browser’s “help” option for more details: Cookie settings in Internet Explorer, Cookie settings in Firefox, Cookie settings in Chrome, Cookie settings in Safari.

10. Useful links
If you would like to find out more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links: Microsoft Cookies guide, All About Cookies, http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/