Cookie Policy for viitortransilvania.live

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how viitortransilvania.live ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. By continuing to browse or use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please disable cookies as described below or refrain from using the website.

This policy applies specifically to the website viitortransilvania.live and is intended for users in Romania, where data protection laws, including the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, are in effect. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about data collection.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties, such as analytics services or advertising networks (third-party cookies). They may serve various functions, including remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing activity, and enabling certain features.

For more information on cookies, you can visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance or other authorized resources in Romania.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on viitortransilvania.live:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. Without them, you cannot navigate the site or use its core features, such as accessing secure areas or completing forms. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and are typically set in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in. Examples include session cookies that enable page navigation.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are most popular, how users move around the site, and if they encounter errors. We use this data to improve site performance, fix issues, and optimize user experience. They do not identify you personally. An example is Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand traffic patterns.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or font size. They enhance your experience by providing personalized features. These cookies may be persistent, but they do not track your browsing on other sites. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. These cookies record your visits to our site, pages visited, and links clicked. They may be shared with third-party advertising networks to serve ads on other platforms. We also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. You can opt out of these cookies at any time.
Social Media Cookies: When you share content using social media buttons (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), third-party social platforms may set cookies to track your interaction. We have no control over these cookies; please refer to the respective social media platforms' privacy policies for more details.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following specific purposes:

To ensure website functionality: Strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate our site, access secure areas, and use essential services like submitting contact forms. Without these, the site would not operate correctly.

To analyze usage and improve performance: Performance cookies help us monitor traffic and user behavior, identify technical issues, and refine our content. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

To remember your preferences: Functionality cookies store settings like language selection or video player preferences, so you don't have to reconfigure them each visit.

To deliver personalized content and ads: Targeting cookies enable us to show you relevant offers and advertisements based on your browsing history. They also limit how often you see an ad and help us measure campaign effectiveness.

To integrate with social media: Social media cookies facilitate sharing content and connecting with your networks, aligning with your social interactions.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent, nor do we sell personal data to third parties.

4. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

Below is a list of cookies we may use on viitortransilvania.live. Please note that this list may be updated periodically as we add or remove features. For a current list, check our cookie consent tool.

_ga (Google Analytics): Persistent cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Expires after 2 years. Purpose: analytics.
_gid (Google Analytics): Persistent cookie used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours. Purpose: analytics.
_gat (Google Analytics): Persistent cookie used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute. Purpose: performance.
cookieconsent_status: Persistent cookie that remembers your cookie consent preferences. Expires after 1 year. Purpose: strictly necessary.
PHPSESSID: Session cookie that stores session data for site functionality. Expires when you close your browser. Purpose: strictly necessary.
__cfduid (Cloudflare): Persistent cookie used to identify trusted web traffic. Expires after 30 days. Purpose: security.
fr (Facebook): Third-party cookie used for ad delivery and measurement. Expires after 90 days. Purpose: targeting/advertising.
_fbp (Facebook Pixel): Persistent cookie used to track conversions and retargeting. Expires after 3 months. Purpose: advertising.
ads_prefs (Google): Third-party cookie used for ad personalization. Expires after 2 years. Purpose: targeting.

This list is not exhaustive. Third-party services like Google, Facebook, or analytics providers may update their cookies. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

5. How to Control and Delete Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit viitortransilvania.live, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage your preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your settings. You can also withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through our cookie consent tool (accessible via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website).

Alternatively, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. Here are instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Choose options like "Block third-party cookies" or "Delete cookies on exit".
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can block cookies or manage exceptions.
Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. Choose "Block all cookies" or manage specific sites.
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Opera: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies. You can enable or disable cookies.

For mobile devices, check your browser settings. You can also use tools like the Your Online Choices platform (www.youronlinechoices.com) to opt out of targeted advertising cookies from multiple networks.

Note: If you delete or block cookies, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and some features may not work as intended.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use third-party services that may set cookies on our website. These include:

Google Analytics: Tracks site usage and provides reports. Google may use collected data to personalize ads. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense: Delivers ads based on your browsing history. Google uses cookies like ANID and IDE. You can manage ad preferences via Google's My Ad Center.
Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting ads on Facebook. Data is processed according to Facebook's Data Policy. You can adjust ad settings in your Facebook account.
Cloudflare: Uses cookies for security and performance optimization. See Cloudflare's Cookie Policy.
Stripe (if applicable): For payment processing, Stripe may use cookies to prevent fraud. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
YouTube (if embedded): When you watch videos on our site, YouTube may set cookies to track video views and preferences. Google's Privacy Policy applies.

These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we cannot guarantee their practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

7. Data Transfers and Security

While viitortransilvania.live is based in Romania, some third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook) may transfer data to servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, to protect your data. We take reasonable security measures to protect cookies and related data from unauthorized access, but no method is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge these transfers.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR and Romanian Law

As a user in Romania and the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:

Right to be informed: This policy provides transparent information about cookie usage.
Right to access: You can request a copy of the data cookies collect about you.
Right to rectification: You can correct inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to restrict processing: You can limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service.
Right to object: You can object to processing for direct marketing or analytics.
Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond within 30 days. If unsatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) at www.dataprotection.ro.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our website or by email (if we have your contact information). The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@viitortransilvania.live

Postal Address: Data Protection Officer, viitortransilvania.live, Strada Example, Nr. 123, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 21 123 4567

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly. For data protection matters, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the above email, marked "FAO: DPO".

11. Consent and Withdrawal

By continuing to use viitortransilvania.live without adjusting your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. However, we recommend using our cookie consent tool to explicitly accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies via browser settings or using our tool. After withdrawal, we will stop processing cookies for those purposes, but previous processing remains lawful.

This policy is specifically drafted for viitortransilvania.live and its users in Romania, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Romanian Law 190/2018 on personal data processing, and the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC as transposed by Romanian legislation.

Thank you for trusting viitortransilvania.live. Your privacy matters to us.