Cookie Policy

This policy refers to the cookies and web pages operated by S.C. VESTRA INDUSTRY S.R.L. with the registered office in Catamaresti-Deal,  Mihai Eminescu com., Str. Mihai Eminescu, No. 85, Botosani County

What are cookies?

The cookie is a small file consisting of letters and digits that will be stored on a user's computer, mobile terminal, or other devices from which the Internet is accessed. The cookie is installed through a web browser request from a browser (e.g.  Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely "passive" (does not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user's hard drive).

What are cookies used for?

These files make it possible to recognize the user's terminal and present the content in a relevant way, tailored to the user's preferences. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support Elsaco efforts to provide comfortable services to the users: ex – online privacy preferences. They are also used in the preparation of aggregated anonymous 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.

What Cookies do we use?

We use two types of cookies: per session (temporary) and fixed. The latter are temporary files which remain in the user's terminal until the end of the session or the closing of the application (web browser). Fixed files remain on the user's terminal for a period within the Cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.

How are cookies used by this website?

A visit to this website may place cookies for the following purposes:

website's performance Cookies

visitor analysing Cookies

Do Cookies contain personal data?

Cookies themselves do not require personal data to be used and in most cases do not personally identify the internet users. The personal data collected using Cookies can only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. These data are encrypted in a way which makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access them.

Deleting the 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 in such a way that the automatic administration of Cookies is blocked by the web browser, or the user is informed whenever Cookies are sent to his terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing Cookies can be found in the application settings (web browser) area. Limiting the use of Cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

Why are Cookies important for Internet?

Cookies are the focus of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's interests and preferences. Denying or disabling cookies may result in the impossibility of using certain websites.

Denying or disabling cookies does not mean that you will not get online advertising – just that it will no longer be able to keep track of your preferences and interests highlighted by the browsing behaviour.

Examples of important uses of cookies (not requiring authentication of a user through an account):

• content and services tailored to user preferences – categories of products and services.
• retention of child protection filters on Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
• limiting the frequency of ads usage – limiting the number of displays of an ad to a specific site user.
• providing more relevant advertising to the user.
• measurement, optimization, and analytics features – such as the confirmation of 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 analyses of their use to improve websites for the benefit of users.

Security and privacy-related 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 run automatically. Therefore, it is not possible to duplicate or replicate them on other networks for them to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, cannot be considered as viruses.

Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about the users' preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on several other websites, Cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion as part of the anti-virus/anti-spyware delete/scan procedures.

Browsers generally have integrated privacy settings, which provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.

Other security issues related to cookies:

Because the protection of the identity is very valuable and is the right of every Internet user, it is advisable to know the problems the cookies may create. Because through them information is constantly transmitted in both directions between browser and website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during data transmission, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted.

Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g. unsecured Wi-Fi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve wrong cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to mislead the browsers to send information through insecure channels. Attackers then use the information for the purpose of unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting personal information.

Tips for a safe and responsible navigation, based on cookies.

Because of their flexibility and of the fact that most of the most visited websites, including the largest ones, use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling Cookies will not allow the access of the user to the most common and used sites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.  

Here are some tips that can ensure carefree browsing but with cookies:

• customize the settings of your browser, relating to cookies to reflect a security level comfortable for you when using cookies;
• if you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration terms for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
• if you share the access to your computer, you might consider your browser setting to delete individual navigation data every time you close your browser. This is a version to access the websites that place cookies and to delete any information from visitors when the browsing session is closed;
• install and constantly update your anti-spyware applications.

 

Many of the applications for detection and prevention of spyware include the detection of attacks on sites. This prevents the browser from accessing the websites that could exploit the browser vulnerabilities or download the malicious software.

Make sure your browser is always updated.

Many of the cookies-based attacks are performed by exploiting the weaknesses of older versions of browsers.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest – local or international Internet sites. With a clear understanding of their operation and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so you can browse the Internet with confidence.

Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain sites impracticable or difficult to visit and use. Also, the refusal to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive / see online advertising.

You can adjust the setting from browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or you can adjust your browser to accept cookies from a specific website. But, 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 the settings of the cookies. These settings are usually found in “options” or in the “preferences” menu of your browser.

To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, otherwise you can use the option “ help” of the browser for more details.

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
 Cookie settings in Firefox
 Cookie settings in Chrome
 Cookie settings in Safari

For the settings of the cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website:

http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Useful links

If you want to know more about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:

Microsoft Cookies guide
 All About Cookies
 http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/