Cookie policy
1. Introduction
This cookie policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection of information from you when you visit our website through cookies and other tracking technologies, while respecting your right to the protection of your personal data.
Our cookies do not store personal data such as your name or banking details. They simply allow us to gather information after you have logged in or help establish a connection between browsing information and your personal data when you choose to register for a newsletter.
The confidentiality of information is an ongoing responsibility, and therefore, we commit to periodically updating this information document as we undertake new practices regarding personal data or adopt new privacy policies. Regarding the processing of data based on consent, we will notify you of any changes and seek your additional consent.
We would like to clarify that we do not request or receive any form of information from individuals under the age of 18.
The information below provides you with more details regarding the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the website www.easypath.io. Additionally, there are also some useful links related to this subject.
The website www.easypath.io is operated by the company Easypath Development & Webdesign S.R.L. with its registered office in Dezmir, Str. Ghioceilor, no. 59C, Cluj County, registered under unique registration code no. 43690532 and registration number J12/600/2021, which uses both its own cookies and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to their needs and interests. Furthermore, we would like to inform you that the website is hosted on our own web servers.
2. The legislative context
In accordance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2002/58/EC (E-Privacy Directive) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, we have an obligation to securely manage and use the personal data you provide to us through the use of our website, only for the specified purposes, in compliance with the provisions of the GDPR Regulation and the E-Privacy Directive.
In particular, the GDPR Regulation obliges us, first and foremost, to provide the user with the possibility to give or, as the case may be, withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, to rectify the content of their personal data, or to request the transfer of their personal data to another data controller. Secondly, we are required to inform the user about the content of the cookies used on our website, the categories of the user's personal data processed by our cookies, the purpose of processing the information obtained from cookies, and the location where such information is stored. We also ensure a high level of security for the information collected by cookies and provide the user with the option to block the use of any or all cookies on our website and to delete the information collected by cookies.
For more details regarding the content of these legal provisions, please access the following links:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/RO/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32002L0058
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/RO/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679
3. Your Rights
The GDPR Regulation grants certain rights to data subjects. You have the right to access and rectify (correct) your personal data processed by us if they are inaccurate. You can request us to delete this data or cease its processing, subject to certain exceptions. You can also request the cessation of using your data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your personal data. When technically feasible, we may, at your request, provide you with your personal data or transmit it directly to another data controller. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable timeframe, we will provide you with a date by which the information will be transmitted. You can also request additional information about the purpose of processing, the categories of personal data involved, the source of the information, and the duration of storage. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@easypath.io at any time.
WARNING! Please exercise your rights in a rational manner and be aware that the abuse of rights can result in liability.
The contact details of the National Authority for Personal Data Protection are as follows:
National Authority for the Supervision of Personal Data Processing
Address: Bucuresti, b-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru nr. 28-30, sector 1, cod postal 010336
Website:http://www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
Phone:+40.318.059.211; +40.318.059.212
Fax: +40.318.059.602
4. Responsibility for the processing of personal data
We have taken all measures regarding all aspects related to the protection of personal data, and you can contact us regarding any issues related to the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights according to the applicable legal provisions. If you have any questions or concerns about how we process your personal data, you can reach us at the following email address: office@easypath.io.
5. Your consent for the use of cookies.
Once you access our website, you will be greeted with a message asking for your consent in accordance with the applicable legal provisions regarding the categories of cookies that you agree or disagree to use during your visit to our website. It is also important to note that by giving your consent for the use of the respective cookie(s), you agree to the safe storage of the information collected by the agreed-upon cookie(s).
Until the acceptance/rejection process for the use of cookies is completed, no cookie will be used by our website, except for cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly.
We would like to inform you that you always have the option to block the use of cookies and the ability to delete the information collected by cookies.
6. What is a “cookie”?
An Internet Cookie (also known as a browser cookie or HTTP cookie or simply cookie) is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the user's computer, mobile device, or other equipment from which this site is accessed. This file allows the website to remember certain information about the user and their preferences. More details here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie).
The cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and is completely passive, meaning it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and it cannot access the user's information on the hard drive.
A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Furthermore, the lifespan of a cookie is predetermined, and technically only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the associated website of that web server.
Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
There are 2 main categories of cookies:
Session Cookies - these are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder so that the browser can remember them until the user leaves the respective website or closes the browser window.
Persistent Cookies - these are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device for a duration configured by the website that placed them. This type of cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings.
7. What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that establishes a connection between a web browser (the browser you are using, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) and a specific web server, specifically the server hosting our 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 convenient services to users, such as online privacy preferences, language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.
8. What is the lifespan of a cookie?
Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly depending on its purpose. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, while other cookies are stored and reused every time the user returns to that website (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time.
9. How do we use cookies on this site?
We have categorized our cookies into the following categories to make it easier for you to understand why we need them:
- Strictly Necessary - these are used to enhance our website's functionality. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for advertising purposes or track your internet activity. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly. Therefore, if you block these cookies, we cannot predict how the website will perform for you.
- Performance - these are used to analyze how our website performs and how we can improve it, such as which pages are most frequently visited and if you encounter any error messages. They do not collect information that can identify you, as all data is anonymous.
By using our website, you consent to the use of "performance" cookies. If you block them, we cannot predict how the website will perform for you.
- Functionality - these cookies help improve your experience by recording the changes you have made on the website. The information they collect can be anonymized. They are specific to our website and cannot track other sites you visit.
You have the option to block or allow the use of these cookies, but blocking them may mean that we will not be able to provide certain services. It is also possible that blocking them may prevent us from remembering that you did not want certain information.
- Targeting/Advertising – These are used to exchange certain information with third parties with whom we advertise, in order to know how you arrived at our website. Additionally, we may use cookies to identify the parts of the website you are interested in. We then use this information to show you advertisements and pages that we believe may interest you, to personalize how we communicate with you, or to personalize the content of the communications we send to you.
If you prefer, you can choose to opt out of these. Personalizing the content means that it includes information that reflects the interest you have shown in the content of our pages or offers and promotions that we believe may interest you, in order to improve how we respond to your needs.
10. The types of cookies we use are:
We mainly use the following cookies:
- Google Display data collection cookies
- Facebook Ads data collection cookies
- Hotjar data collection cookies
- Google Analytics data collection cookies
These cookies are used for the proper functioning of the website, they are part of the "necessary" group and cannot be disabled. They are valid for the entire session.
11. What are third-party cookies?
Third-party cookies are cookies placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting and may be used anonymously to remember a user's browsing history in order to deliver more relevant advertising. These types of cookies can be blocked by a user through the browser settings.
Please note that we do not have control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of third parties, although third parties are obligated to comply with applicable laws and the privacy policies of this site's owner.
12. How can you disable cookies?
Disabling or refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to configure your browser to no longer accept these cookies or to accept cookies only from a specific website.
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 can be helpful, or you can use the "Help" option of your browser for more details.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
For cookie settings generated by third parties, you can also visit the website:http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
Useful links:
If you want to learn more about cookies and how they are used, we recommend the following links:
IAB Romania provides the following website to offer more information regarding privacy related to online advertising:http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, please visit:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
13. Storage of information captured by cookies
The information obtained by cookies is stored securely on the web server, which hosts our website.
We assure you that our web server is required to comply with high-security requirements regarding the information collected through cookies, strictly following the obligations imposed by applicable law.
The information we collect about you through accessing our website will not be shared with third parties.
14. Security of personal data
To protect the confidentiality of your data and personal information transmitted through the use of this website, we maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
We continuously update and test our security technology. We restrict access to your personal data only to those employees who need to know that information in order to provide you with benefits or services. Additionally, we educate our employees on the importance of confidentiality and the maintenance of the confidentiality and security of your information.
In the event of a personal data breach, we will make every effort to eliminate it and assess the level of risk associated with the breach in accordance with our personal data breach policy. If the breach is likely to result in physical, material, or non-material harm to you (such as discrimination, identity theft, fraud, or financial loss), we will promptly contact you, unless prohibited by law. All actions will be taken in full cooperation with the competent supervisory authority.
15. Security aspects related to cookies
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats and are not composed of code fragments, so they cannot be executed or self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and consistently mark cookies to be deleted during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning and deletion procedures.
In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.
Because identity protection is highly valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to be aware of the potential issues that cookies can create. Through cookies, information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website. If an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes in the data transmission process, the information contained in cookies can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can occur if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).
16. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may update this information document by publishing a new version on this website from time to time.
Considering that laws regarding personal data protection, interpretations by state authorities, and recommendations from supervisory authorities change and improve from time to time, it is expected that this privacy notice and terms of use will also change. We reserve the right to modify this information document at any time, for any reason, and without notice. Any changes to our privacy policy will be displayed on this page to keep you informed of our policies. The provisions contained in this document replace all previous announcements or statements regarding our privacy practices.
17. Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing Based on Cookies
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow users to access the most popular and widely used websites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.
Here are some tips to ensure worry-free browsing with the help of cookies:
- Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie usage security.
- If you don't mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration terms 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 way to access websites that place cookies and delete any visit information when closing the browsing session.
- Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include website attack detection. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure you always have an updated browser. Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in older browser versions.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to access the best and largest websites on the Internet - both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the Internet with confidence.
18. Questions, Clarifications, Complaints
If you have any questions regarding your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights, or if you have any doubts or complaints, please contact us by sending an email to office@easypath.io.