Extended policy on the use of cookies and similar technologies –  CSS TRADITIONAL SRL

Introduction and purpose of the policy

This policy on the use of cookies and similar technologies applies to the website www.haplea.ro, operated by  CSS TRADITIONAL SRL, CUI: 41783104, registration number: J08/3179/2019, with its address in Brașov, Bdul. Saturn 38 C.

The purpose of this policy is to give you a clear and detailed understanding of how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, as well as the reasons why we use them.

As a visitor to our website, it is important to understand what cookies are, how we use them and how they may affect your online experience. This policy complements our general Personal Data Protection Policy and the Terms and Conditions of use of the website, which we encourage you to read for a complete understanding of our practices regarding data protection and website use.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files, made up of letters and numbers, that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet or any other device that allows internet access) when you visit our website. These files allow the website to "remember" your actions or preferences for a certain period of time.

It is important to mention that cookies are not software programs, do not contain viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on your device's hard drive. They act as a kind of memory for the website, allowing it to recognise you on subsequent visits and offer you a personalised browsing experience.

Types of Cookies used

On the website www.haplea.ro, we use various types of cookies, each with a specific purpose. They can be classified into the following categories:

1. Essential cookies: these are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They allow you to navigate the website and use basic functions, such as accessing secure areas or placing an order. Without these cookies, many of the services you request would not be possible.
2. Performance cookies: these cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages are visited most often or whether they receive error messages from certain pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a specific visitor. All the information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve the way our website works.
3. Functionality cookies: these cookies allow the website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language or the region you are in) and to provide enhanced, more personal features. 

4. Advertising cookies: these cookies are used to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert, as well as to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations, such as advertisers.
5. Analytics cookies: we use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us continuously improve our users' experience by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Lifespan of Cookies

Depending on their lifespan, the cookies we use can be divided into two categories:

1. Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that exist only while you are accessing our website (or, more precisely, until you close your browser). Session cookies help our website remember the information you have entered from one page to the next, avoiding the need to re-enter this information.
2. Persistent cookies: unlike session cookies, persistent cookies remain stored on your device even after you have closed your browser. They help us recognise you as a returning visitor and adapt your experience accordingly. For example, they allow us to remember your language preferences or keep you logged in for a certain period of time.

How we use Cookies

We use cookies in various ways to improve your experience on our website:

1. For functionality: cookies allow us to remember the choices you make on our website. For example, we can save your language preferences or the region you are in, so that we can offer you localised content.
2. For performance and analytics: we use cookies to analyse how visitors interact with our website. This helps us understand which pages are the most popular, how much time visitors spend on the website and how they navigate between different sections. All this information helps us constantly improve our website.
3. For advertising: Cookies allow us to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you, both on our website and on other websites you visit. This means you will see adverts that are more aligned with your interests.
4. For security: we use cookies to protect our users' data and to prevent fraudulent activities.

Third-party cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third-party cookies are used to provide additional functionality, such as integration with social networks, or to collect data for analytics and advertising.

Our third-party partners may include:

• Web analytics services (for example, Google Analytics)
• Social media platforms (for example, Facebook, Instagram)
• Online advertising services

It is important to note that we have no control over the cookies placed by these third parties. We encourage you to consult these companies' privacy policies for more information on how they use cookies.

Managing and disabling Cookies

We understand that not all our visitors want to accept cookies. That is why we offer options for controlling and managing cookies:

1. Browser settings: most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to alert you when you receive a cookie, giving you the option to accept it or not. You can also disable cookies completely. Keep in mind, however, that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and of other websites you visit.
2. Opt-out options for advertising: for cookies used for advertising purposes, you can use opt-out platforms such as www.youronlinechoices.eu, which allow you to opt out of behavioural advertising from members of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA).
3. Consent management tools: on our website, we provide a consent management tool that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept.

Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may no longer be available or may not work properly.

The impact of disabling Cookies

While we respect your decision to disable cookies, it is important to understand the potential impact on your experience on our website:

1. Limited functionality: certain features of the website may no longer work properly. For example, you may not be able to stay logged in or save your user preferences.
2. A less personalised experience: without cookies, we will not be able to offer you an experience tailored to your preferences. This may include displaying content or offers that are not relevant to you.
3. Reduced performance: Cookies help us optimise the website's performance. Without them, certain pages may load more slowly or work below optimal parameters.

Cookies and personal data

It is important to mention that, in general, cookies themselves do not collect personal information that directly identifies you. However, certain information collected through cookies may be considered personal data under the applicable data protection legislation.

In cases where cookies collect data that may be considered personal, we will treat this information in accordance with our Personal Data Protection Policy. This means we will comply with the data processing principles, including lawfulness, fairness and transparency, and we will uphold your rights with regard to this data.

Updates to the Cookie policy

Web technology is constantly evolving, and so are our cookie practices. For this reason, we reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more visible notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Contact and further questions

We value transparency and we are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the use of cookies on our website. If you need further clarification or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: brasov@haplea.ro

Our team will be happy to provide you with the necessary assistance and answer all your questions about this policy or our data protection practices.

Pe www.haplea.ro, we use cookies and similar technologies in a responsible and transparent way. Our goal is to offer you the best possible online experience, while respecting your right to privacy and control over your personal data.