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This policy refers to cookies and similar technologies used, as applicable, in the websites and applications operated by THEMEWOLVES SRL., with registered office at Street: Crizantemelor, no. 11. ap.1, cam.1, Timișoara, County: Timiș (hereinafter referred to as voinasorina.com).

INTRODUCTION

This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to each user’s needs and interests.

This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the voinasorina.com website. The information below aims to inform users about the placement, use, and management of cookies in the context of browsing this website.

This policy is supplemented by voinasorina.com’s Personal Data Protection Policy, which you can find on the website, as well as the Terms and Conditions of the site. We encourage you to read these documents, as they contain additional useful information, including details about voinasorina.com’s data protection officer, all purposes of data processing by voinasorina.com, your rights, as well as exceptions and limitations, etc.

The proper protection of personal data is an important goal for voinasorina.com. We aim to be as clear and transparent as possible about our approach to these matters.

LEGISLATION

To comply with the requirements set by Directive (EU) 2002/58/EC (“E-Privacy Directive”) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data (“GDPR“), applicable as of May 25, 2018, we are obligated to securely manage and process personal data only for specified purposes, in accordance with GDPR and the E-Privacy Directive.

All website visitors are required to give consent before cookies are transmitted to their computers. The GDPR requires us, first and foremost, to provide users with the ability to express or withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, correct their personal data, or request the transfer of their personal data to another operator. Secondly, we must inform users about the content of the cookies used on our site, what categories of personal data are processed by our cookies, how we use the information obtained from cookies, where we store such information, provide a high level of security for collected data, allow users to block or delete cookies at any time, and delete information collected by cookies.

For more details on these legal provisions, please visit the following links:

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small file, usually consisting of letters and numbers, that is downloaded to the memory of a computer (or other internet-connected device—mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when a user visits a website.

A cookie is installed by a request sent from a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely passive (it does not contain software, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).

A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content/value. Additionally, a cookie’s lifespan is determined. Technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when the user returns to the associated website.

Cookies themselves do not require personal information to function and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

There are two main categories of cookies:

  1. Session cookies – These are temporarily stored in the browser’s cookie folder so that the browser remembers them until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in/out of a webmail account or social media).

  2. Persistent cookies – These are stored on a computer’s hard drive (and generally depend on the preset cookie lifespan). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a different website than the one the user is visiting—known as “third-party cookies”—which can be used anonymously to track user interests to deliver more relevant advertising.

WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?

Cookies enable faster and easier interaction between users and websites. For example, when a user logs in to a website, the login data is stored in a cookie. Later, the user can access the site without needing to log in again.

In other cases, cookies can store information about a user’s activities on a webpage so that they can resume those activities upon returning to the site. Cookies tell the server which pages to display to the user, eliminating the need to remember this or navigate the entire site from scratch. Thus, cookies can be likened to “bookmarks” that tell users exactly where they left off on a website.

Similarly, cookies can store information about products ordered on an e-commerce site, making the concept of a “shopping cart” possible.

Cookies also allow websites to monitor users’ online activities and create user profiles, which can then be used for marketing purposes.

For example, cookies can identify products and services preferred by a user, which later helps deliver tailored advertising messages.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF COOKIES?

A cookie contains information linking a web browser (user) to a specific web server (website). If the browser accesses that web server again, it can read the stored information and react accordingly. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience and support websites’ efforts to provide user-friendly services—e.g., online privacy preferences, site language settings, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

HOW DOES THIS SITE USE COOKIES?

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

  • Visitor analytics cookies

  • Geotargeting cookies

  • Registration cookies

  • Advertising cookies

  • Advertiser cookies

  • Website performance cookies

  • Other third-party cookies

WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN OF A COOKIE?

Cookies are managed by web servers. A cookie’s lifespan can vary significantly depending on its purpose. Some cookies are used only for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained after the user leaves the website, while others are stored and reused each time the user returns (persistent cookies). However, users can delete cookies at any time via browser settings.

WHAT ARE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES?

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided by third parties (e.g., news boxes, videos, or ads). These third parties may also place cookies via the site, known as “third-party cookies”, because they are not set by the website owner. Third-party providers must also comply with applicable laws and the site owner’s privacy policies.

On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies to track the success of an application or customize it. Due to their nature, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access this site’s cookies. For example, when you share an article using a social media button on a site, that social network will record your activity.

FLASH COOKIES

If a user has Adobe Flash installed, small files may be stored on their computer by websites containing Flash elements (e.g., video clips). These files are known as “local shared objects” or “Flash cookies” and can be used for the same purposes as regular cookies.

When regular cookies are deleted via browser functions, Flash cookies remain unaffected. Thus, a website using Flash cookies may recognize a user upon a return visit if the data from deleted cookies was retained in a Flash cookie.

Because Flash cookies are not stored in the same way as regular cookies, they are harder to identify and delete. Banks and financial websites use such cookies for authentication and fraud prevention, as they act as a second layer of security beyond usernames and passwords.

PERFORMANCE COOKIES

This type of cookie stores user preferences on the site so they do not need to be reset on each visit.
Examples: Volume settings for a video player, compatible video streaming speed for the browser.

VISITOR ANALYTICS COOKIES

Each time a user visits a site, third-party analytics software generates a user analytics cookie. This cookie determines whether you have visited the site before. The browser signals if you have this cookie; if not, one is generated. This allows tracking unique visitors and their visit frequency.

As long as the visitor is not registered on the site, this cookie cannot identify individuals—it is used only for statistics. If registered, details such as email and username may be known, subject to data protection laws.

REGISTRATION COOKIES

When you register on a site, a cookie is generated to indicate whether you are logged in. Servers use these cookies to show your account and verify permissions for certain services. Comments posted on the site may also be linked to your username. If you do not select “keep me logged in”, this cookie will be deleted when you close the browser or computer.

GEOTARGETING COOKIES

These cookies determine the country you are accessing the site from. They are completely anonymous and used only to target content—even if the visitor is on a page in Romanian or another language, they will receive the same ad.

WHAT INFORMATION IS STORED AND ACCESSED VIA COOKIES?

Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.

Cookies store important information that enhances the internet browsing experience (e.g., preferred language settings, staying logged into a webmail account, online banking security, keeping items in a shopping cart).

WHY ARE COOKIES IMPORTANT FOR THE INTERNET?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the internet, helping create a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user’s preferences. Disabling cookies may make some sites unusable.

Rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see online ads—only that they will not be tailored to your preferences based on browsing behavior.

Examples of key cookie uses (without requiring user authentication):

  • Personalized offers based on interests.

  • Password retention.

  • Limiting ad frequency—capping how often an ad is shown to a user.

  • Parental controls for internet content (family mode, safe search).

  • Content and services adapted to user preferences.

  • More relevant advertising.

  • Analytics—measuring website traffic, content viewed, and user pathways (e.g., search engines, direct visits, referrals).

SECURITY AND PRIVACY CONCERNS

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats and do not contain executable code, so they cannot replicate or spread like malware. However, they can be used for spyware-like tracking, as they store browsing history and preferences. Many anti-spyware tools flag cookies for deletion during scans.

Browsers have built-in privacy settings offering varying levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after visiting certain sites.

TIPS FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE COOKIE-BASED BROWSING

Due to their flexibility and widespread use, cookies are nearly unavoidable. Disabling them may block access to popular sites like YouTube, Gmail, and Yahoo.

Here are some tips for secure browsing with cookies:

  • Customize your browser’s cookie settings for a comfortable security level.

  • If you are the sole computer user, set longer expiration periods for browsing history.

  • If sharing a computer, configure the browser to delete browsing data upon closing.

  • Install and regularly update anti-spyware software.

  • Keep your browser updated to prevent cookie-based exploits.

Blocking cookies may make some sites impractical or difficult to use. Note that rejecting cookies does not eliminate ads—only their personalization.

HOW TO MANAGE COOKIE SETTINGS

All modern browsers allow cookie setting adjustments, typically found in “Options” or “Preferences.”

For guidance, check these links (or use your browser’s “Help” feature):

For third-party cookie settings, visit:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

OTHER METHODS TO DELETE, BLOCK OR DISABLE COOKIES

  1. Through Ads Settings
    You can opt out of third-party cookies from Google Analytics:
    https://adssettings.google.com
    If you don’t have a Google account, you can disable Google Analytics cookies by installing the browser extension provided by Google:
    https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

  2. Through Participating Ad Servers
    You can opt out of interest-based targeting cookies via the following websites, powered by the Digital Advertising Alliance:

  3. Mobile Device Settings
    You can change your mobile device settings if you don’t want to see interest-based ads.

 

USEFUL LINKS

For more information about cookies and their uses, we recommend the following links:

IAB Romania provides the following site for additional information about online advertising privacy:
👉 http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

 

CONTACT

For questions about this Cookie Policy, email: office@voinasorina.com.

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