Cookies policy

The otishop.eu website uses cookies.
The following information is intended to inform the user of more details about the placement, use and administration of the "cookies" used by the otishop.eu website. Also present are some useful links related to this topic. If you need more information and it is not found below, you can contact us at the email address: comenzi@oti.ro.
Please read the following information carefully:

This website may use both its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each individual's needs and interests.
In what we call "web 2.0", "cookies" play an important role in facilitating the access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:

Customizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, keeping options for various products (sizes, specifications, etc.) in the shopping cart (and memorizing these options) - thereby generating the flexibility of the "shopping basket" (accessing old preferences by accessing the "forward" and "back" button);
Cookies provide site owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient and accessible to users;
Allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included in a particular site to create a more valuable, useful and enjoyable browsing experience;
They improve the effectiveness of online advertising.

WHAT IS A "COOKIE"?

An "Internet Cookie" (term also known as "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, consisting 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 the request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) and is completely "passive" (it does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the hard drive - the user's drive).

A cookie consists of 2 parts: its name and its content, the value of the cookie. Furthermore, the lifetime of a cookie is determined; technically, only the webserver that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that webserver. Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.

There are 2 large categories of cookies:

Session cookies - these are temporarily stored in the cookie folder of the web browser so that it remembers them until the user leaves the respective website or closes the browser window (eg when logging in/out on a webmail or social media account).
Persistent Cookies - These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and generally depend on the lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at the time - known as 'third party cookies' - which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests so that the most relevant advertising to users is delivered.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF COOKIES?

A cookie contains information that connects a web browser (the user) and a specific web server (the website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the information already stored and react accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide comfortable services to users: eg online privacy preferences, site language options, shopping baskets or relevant advertising.

WHAT IS THE LIFETIME OF A COOKIE?

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user has left the website and some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website ('cookie permanents'). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.

WHAT ARE THIRD PARTY COOKIES?

Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third parties/providers (eg: news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties can also place cookies through the website and they are called "third party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of the respective website. Third party providers must also comply with applicable law and the privacy policies of the site owner.

HOW COOKIES ARE USED BY THIS SITE

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

Site performance cookies
Visitor analysis cookies
Cookies for geotargetting
Registration cookies
Session cookies
Cookies for advertising
Advertising provider cookies

Some cookies may come from third parties.

PERFORMANCE COOKIES

This type of cookie remembers the user's preferences on this site, so that it is no longer necessary to set them each time the site is visited (Ex: the list of recently viewed products, the user's currency preferences, the type of terminal used - desktop or mobile, the number of products added to the shopping cart, etc.).

COOKIES FOR GEOTARGETING

These cookies are used to determine which country you come from, are completely anonymous and are only used to target content (Ex: storing the country code, following automatic IP detection).

REGISTRATION COOKIES

These cookies store the specific data of a specific user (user code, email address, preferences for retaining login data in the account). When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us whether you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account you are registered with and to show you account information.

SESSION COOKIES

The session cookie is automatically generated when accessing the website and is used for the management of web applications (HTTP protocol, filling out certain forms, interacting with certain elements on the website, etc.). This cookie is automatically deleted when the browser is closed.

OTHER THIRD PARTY COOKIES

On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies in order to track the success of an application or to customize an application. These cookies may come from third parties such as Web Analytics services (Ex: Google Analytics), advertising (Ex: AdSense), social media platforms (Ex: Facebook), customer advice chat applications, etc. Due to the way of use, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies held by this site. For example, when you share an article using the social network button on this site, that social network will record your activity.

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION IS STORED AND ACCESSED THROUGH COOKIES?

Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The webserver will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that improves the Internet browsing experience (eg: language settings in which a website is accessed; keeping a user logged in to the webmail account; online banking security; keeping products in the shopping cart).

WHY ARE COOKIES IMPORTANT TO THE INTERNET?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some sites unusable. Rejecting or deactivating cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising - 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 the authentication of a user through an account):

Content and services adapted to user preferences - categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services.
Offers tailored to users' interests - password retention, language preferences (eg: display of search results in Romanian).
Retention of child protection filters on Internet content (Family mode options, Safe Search functions).
Limiting the frequency of serving ads - limiting the number of times an ad is shown to a specific user on a site.
Providing more relevant advertising to the user.
Measurement, optimization and analytics features - such as confirming a certain level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed and how a user arrives at a website (eg: through search engines, directly, from other websites- uri etc). The websites carry out these analyzes of their use in order to improve the sites for the benefit of the users.

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 or auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated to other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/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 site. Since the protection of identity is very valuable and represents the right of every Internet user, it is advisable to know what possible problems cookies can create. Because through them information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the 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 (eg an unsecured Wi-Fi network). Other cookie-based attacks involve missetting cookies on servers. If a website does not instruct the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information over unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method of personal information protection.

TIPS FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE BROWSING BASED ON COOKIES

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.

Here are some tips that can ensure that you browse without worries but with the help of cookies:

Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you;
If you don't mind cookies 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 computer access, you may consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a variant to access sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information when the browsing session is closed;
Install and constantly update your antispyware applications;
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of site attacks. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always up to date. Many cookie-based attacks are made by exploiting the weak points of old versions of browsers;
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the Internet - local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.

HOW CAN I DISABLE COOKIES?

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/see online advertising. It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. 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 cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, otherwise you can use the "Help" option of your browser for more details.

For the settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website: youronlinechoices.com/ro

USEFUL LINKS

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