This policy refers to the cookies from the website https://arpiconferinta.ro owned by ASOCIATIA ROMANA DE PSIHOTERAPIE INTEGRATIVA (ARPI), based in Craiova, str. România Muncitoare no. 30, CUI 20819752.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on an Internet user’s terminal equipment. The cookie is installed through a request sent to a search engine (ex: Chrome, Mozilla, etc.) through a web server, not containing software programs, viruses or spyware and not having access to the information on the user’s hard drive . Cookies enable the recognition of the user’s equipment and the appropriate display of the website, adapted to the preferences of each individual user.
The role of cookies
The role of these files is to ensure a pleasant and safe browsing experience and, depending on the behavior manifested online, to ensure full services on this site. On the basis of cookies, arpiconferinta.ro has the possibility to adapt the display of the site taking into account preferences, to create anonymous statistics based only on the behavior of the user on the site for its improvement and not related to the personal identification of users, to ensure online security measures.
Types of cookies used on https://arpiconference.ro:
This site uses session and fixed cookie types.
Per-session files are temporary and are installed on the user’s terminal until the session is closed from our website/browser. Fixed files remain installed for longer, depending on their settings, or until they are manually deleted.
How are cookies used on this site?
Cookie files can be installed in the type of website visit to be able to analyze user registration, user profile, website performance, user location for geographic targeting purposes, but also to be able to deliver personalized advertising communications.
Do cookies collect personal data?
This type of file does not request this type of information and cannot personally identify users. The eventual collection of such data can only be used to facilitate certain functionalities. All this data is encrypted, ensuring that unauthorized persons do not have access to it.
Deleting cookie files
Applications used to access web pages, such as the browser, install cookies by default. But the settings can be changed by users to block the automatic installation of cookies directly by the browser. This information is available in the browser settings field. However, it is good to know that limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functions in the way the website is displayed.
Why are these files important to the internet?
Cookies contribute to a simple and personalized web browsing experience. Everything is based on the interests, preferences and behavior of the user. In short, cookies have an important role for the efficient functioning of the Internet, putting the user at the center of interest. By blocking or disabling these files, you may be unable to use some sites or significantly limit your web experience. Blocking or disabling cookies does not mean the delivery of advertising messages stops, but the fact that the pages accessed by the user will no longer offer a personalized experience.
Why are cookies important?
Measuring, optimizing and recording site performance data (internet traffic statistics, viewed content, etc.), information that is important for improving the web experience; Providing relevant advertising to each user; Limiting the frequency of delivery of advertising messages; Tailoring content and services according to preferences; Personalized offers based on interests; Retention of passwords if this feature is selected. Web Security and User Privacy
Cookies are not viruses.
However, they can be used against users by Spyware programs, storing information about preferences and browsing history. There are, however, antispyware programs that mark cookies for deletion during antivirus/antispyware scanning procedures. Browsers offer different levels of cookie acceptance, as well as their validity period and their automatic deletion at the end of the web session, through the privacy settings made available.
Other security issues
All Internet users have the right to identity protection online. For this reason, it is right that the user is informed about possible security risks. The information transmitted through cookies can be intercepted by programs or people
authorized, given the fact that through them there is a constant exchange of information between the browser and the visited site. This may be possible when your browser connects to the server using an unencrypted or unsecured network, such as some Wi-Fi networks. Other attacks based on cookies are also possible, caused by some wrong cookie settings on the servers. Attackers can gain access to information collected by cookies, taking advantage of situations where a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted and secure channels. With this in mind, it is vital that users pay close attention to their online privacy settings.
Tips for safe web browsing
The fact that they are flexible and that most sites use cookies make them almost unavoidable, and disabling them will limit access to sites like Gmail, Yahoo, YouTube and others.
Here are some tips to ensure safe web browsing through cookies:
Customizing cookie settings in the browser; Setting expiration dates for extended cookies, if the person in question is the only user of the terminal; Taking into account the deletion of individual browsing data every time the browser is closed, in the case of several users of the terminal;
Installation of antispyware applications and their constant updating; Ensuring the browser is updated, as many cookie-based attacks are possible through weaknesses in old browser versions. The possibility to customize how cookies work is offered by all browsers.
Useful Links
To understand those settings, users can access the following links:
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Cookies;
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en;
Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042?locale=en_US;
If using other browsers, we recommend looking for the same information in their settings.
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