The information presented below aims to bring to the user’s knowledge more details about the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website or on systems related to the website, www.pgaelectric.ro. This cookie policy is valid starting with 26.05.2018.
“Essential” cookies are automatically placed on your computer, laptop or any device that can access or operate on the company’s website. “Non-essential” cookies and other similar technologies are placed only on the user’s computer or device if he has given his explicit consent. This website uses both its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to everyone’s needs and interests.
In accordance with the EU e-Privacy Directive, in force since May 26, 2012, and with the provisions of Law no. 506 of November 17, 2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, all website visitors are required to consent before sending cookies to their computers.
What is a cookie?
An Internet Cookie (also known as a browser cookie, HTTP cookie or simply cookie) is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed. The cookie is installed by the request issued by a web server to a browser (eg Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely passive (does not contain software, viruses or spyware and can not access the information on the user’s hard drive).
Purpose and use of cookies
The www.pgaelectric.ro platform installs cookies only to allow the improvement of the offered functions, so that the experience occasioned by visiting the site becomes more pleasant.
The domain www.pgaelectric.ro does not use cookies to collect, process, disseminate or record personal data.
Cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivery of multiple services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:
• Customize certain settings such as:
– the language in which a site is viewed;
– the currency in which certain prices or tariffs are expressed;
– keeping the options for various products (measures, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and storing these options) – thus generating the flexibility of the shopping cart;
– accessing old preferences by accessing the back and forth button.
• Cookies provide site owners with 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;
• improve the efficiency of online advertising.
What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that links a web browser (user) to a specific web server (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 carts or relevant advertising.
What is the lifetime of a cookie?
Cookies are administered by webservers. 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, while other cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website. (‘persistent cookies’). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time via browser settings.
What are third-party cookies?
Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third parties / providers (eg news-box, video, or advertisement). These third parties may place cookies through another website and they are called third party cookies because they are not placed by the owner of that website. Third party providers must also comply with the law in force and the privacy policies of the site owner.
These cookies may come from the following third parties: facebook.com, twitter.com etc.
How are cookies used by the website?
A visit to the website may place cookies for the purposes of:
• increase of website performance;
• analysis of visitors;
• geotargetting;
• user registration.
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. Due to the use of the website, the website cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies held by that website. For example, when the user distributes an article using the social media button on a website, that social network will record the user’s activity, not the website on which the button is located.
What kind 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 web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that enhances the Internet browsing experience, for example:
• settings for the language in which you want to access a site;
• keeping a user logged in to the webmail account;
• online banking security;
• keeping products in the shopping cart.
Why are cookies important for the Internet?
Cookies are the focal point of the efficient operation of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience tailored to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites impossible to use. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that the user will no longer receive online advertising – but only that it will no longer be able to take into account the user’s preferences and interests, highlighted by the browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to authenticate through an account):
• content and services tailored to user preferences – categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment websites and tourism services;
• offers adapted to users’ interests – retention of passwords, language preferences (eg: displaying search results in Romanian)
• retention of child protection filters on Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions);
• measurement, optimization and analytics features – such as: confirmation of a certain level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed and how a user reaches a website (eg through search engines, directly, from other websites etc.). Website owners conduct these analyzes to perfect the websites, 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, nor can they run automatically. As a result, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. Cookies may, however, be used for negative purposes. Because it stores information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular website and on other websites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus / anti-spyware deletion / scanning procedures. In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings, which provide different levels of acceptance of cookies, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site.
Other security issues related to cookies
Because identity protection 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, information between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the transmission of data, the information contained in the cookie may be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (eg an unsecured WiFi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on webservers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information in order to gain unauthorized access to certain sites.
It is very important that users be careful in choosing the method and more appropriate protection of personal information.
Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies
Due to their flexibility and 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 user to access the most widespread and used sites, including: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.
Here are some tips that can ensure that you browse without worry, but with the help of cookies:
• customize your browser settings for cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you;
• if you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing your browsing history and personal access data;
• If you share access to your computer, you can consider adjusting your browser to clear individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is a way to access the websites that place cookies and to delete any visit information, at the end of the browsing session;
• Install and constantly update your antispyware applications. Many of the spyware detection and prevention applications include site attack detection. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download malicious software;
• make sure your browser is always up to date. Many cookie-based attacks are exploited 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 sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.
What do you do if you do not want cookies installed on your computer?
There are people for whom the storage of information extracted from their computer or mobile device is relatively invasive, especially when the information in question is stored and used by third parties unknown to them. If you prefer, you can block all cookies or just some of them or even remove cookies that have been installed on your terminal. However, be aware that you may not be able to use certain features. To enable this lock, you must change your browser privacy settings. Some third-party operators have developed tools whose modules enable data collection and use to be disabled. Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain sites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, the refusal to accept cookies does not mean that the user will no longer receive / see online advertising. It is possible to set in the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or the browser can be set to accept cookies from a certain website. But, for example, if a user is not registered using cookies, they will not be able to leave comments. All modern browsers offer the ability to change cookie settings.
These settings are usually found in the browser’s Options, Settings or Preferences menus (buttons).
Analytical (or performance) cookies
Analytical (or performance) cookies track and collect data about what a user does on the website accessed. These cookies are not essential for the proper functioning of the site.
We use Google Analytics cookies on the site. Google Analytics cookies help to understand how you interact with the website, including how a user entered the website, the pages accessed, how long and what objects were accessed.
The information collected using analytics cookies is collected anonymously.
More information
Google Analytics cookies are classified as primary cookies because they are set by the domain of the site, although Google collects and processes information using Google Analytics. More information about how Google manages the information collected through Google Analytics is in the Google Analytics Privacy Policy, available here:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Information about how Google uses data from the cookies it uses can be found at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
Accepting or rejecting analytical cookies
Navigate to the main section in entitled “How to accept or reject cookies”.
You may opt out of the monitoring provided by Google Analytics on all websites in general by following the instructions at this address:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Processing user information contained in or obtained through analytical cookies
Legal basis for processing: processing of user information contained in or obtained through analytical cookies in legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) of the General Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data (GDPR).
Legitimate interests: analyzing how people use the website to improve the site and business. Further information on how the information obtained from the use of analytical cookies, including profiling, is used can be found in the section entitled “Use of automated decision-making and profiling systems” in the Privacy Policy, and is available here: [insert link- for the privacy policy
Targeting cookies (or advertising)
Advertising cookies record information about users’ visit and use of the site for advertising purposes. These cookies are used for the following purposes on the site: For information about third-party targeting or advertising cookies used on our website.
– Cookies that belong to our site [session OR persistent] are used to display ads based on user interests and measure their effectiveness.
– Cookies belonging to our site or third parties, session OR persistent are present for advertising purposes to display promotional messages on other sites visited by you.
Accepting or rejecting targeting cookies
Navigate to the main section entitled “How to accept or reject cookies”.
Processing user information contained in or obtained from targeting cookies
Legal basis for processing: processing of information about users contained in or obtained through targeted cookies in legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) of the General Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data (GDPR)
Purpose: to display ads about products and services.
Additional Information
Information about the cookies used by Google in connection with the above is in the “Advertising” section and is available at this address
https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/types/
Information on how Google uses cookie data for its own purposes can be found at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
Accepting or rejecting third party cookies
Navigate to the main section entitled “How to accept or reject cookies”.
How cookies are accepted or rejected
There are a number of different ways in which some or all types of cookies may be accepted or rejected. Some of the main ways to do this are described below:
You are welcome to block the use of some or all of the cookies that are used on the website. However, please be aware that this may affect the website and its functionality in part or in full.
You should also be aware that deleting all cookies from your web browser will also delete all cookies that store your preferences, for example whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies on a website or any cookies. which blocks other cookies.
Detailed information about cookies and browser settings can be found by accessing the following link: http://www.allaboutcookies.org
Accepting or rejecting cookies
Browser settings
You can accept or reject some or all cookies (for example, by blocking all third-party cookies) by adjusting your browser settings. How to do this can be found by accessing the following links for the most popular web browsers:
– Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
– Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-browsing-search-download-history-firefox?redirectlocale=ro-US&redirectslug=Clear+Recent+History
– Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
– Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042?locale=ro_RO
Some browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox, allow you to change your browsing settings in “incognito” mode, limiting the amount of data entered on your device and automatically deleting all persistent cookies entered on your device when your browsing session ends. There are also numerous applications of a or third parties that can be added to the browser to block or manage cookies.
Existing cookies
To delete cookies that have previously been placed in your browser, you must select the option to delete your browsing history, making sure that the option to delete or delete cookies is activated when this is done.
Google Adsettings
Custom ads are managed by accessing https://adssettings.google.com/ and:
unchecking the “Customize ads” option (ie by making sure that the switch at the top of the page is set to left / gray and not right / blue).
Alternatively, you can install a free browser plugin here:
https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996
Browser extension to exclude Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser extension available here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout