COOKIES

What are "cookies"?

According to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, "a cookie" HTTP or a cookie module is a special text, often encoded, sent from a server to a web browser and then sent back (unchanged) by the browser every time it accesses that server. Cookies are used for authentication, as well as for tracking user behavior; typical applications include remembering user preferences and implementing the "shopping cart" system. The term "cookie" is an English word (biscuit, pronunciation: /ˈkuˌki/). In computing, it is derived from the term "magic cookie," a concept commonly used in IT. In general, the word "cookie" with this meaning is also used in other languages. […] 

Most modern browsers allow the user to decide whether or not to accept cookies. However, sites that refuse them will lack certain features – for example, in a virtual store, the shopping cart will no longer be usable if it was implemented using cookies.” [here]

Since everything related to the internet, including cookies, is a relatively recent topic, only time will tell whether they will become abuses or be accepted as a standard on the internet. However, we find it important for users to be informed, to know what cookies are, what they contain, who uses them, and for what purpose. You can find more information [here]

In short, cookies do not store user identification information, but information regarding their activity on the site: what browser they use, from which network they access the site, with what kind of device they access the site, which pages they visit, etc.

What cookies does the website www.pddvitalmm.ro use?

Our website uses two types of cookies: functional cookies, for adjusting to the user/browser conditions and traffic analysis cookies, google analytics, from Google. Functional cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website, for its adaptation to the user's device. Analysis cookies help us to better understand user behavior, which are the most frequented areas of the website, from which geographical areas and with which devices the website is accessed, so that we can offer better services over time, based on this information.

How can I refuse or accept cookies issued by www.pddvitalmm.ro?

We try to keep the number of cookies used and the information they store to a minimum. However, if you would like to stop receiving (or later reject) cookies from the www.pddvitalmm.ro website, depending on your internet browser, you can choose to accept or reject all cookies or you can choose to accept or reject cookies from a specific website. 

Usually, these options can be expressed in your internet browser (for example Firefox) in the "Preferences" menu -> "Security & Privacy" (privacy & security) – Cookies and Site Data -> accept/block cookies or exceptions [for more details, see also here].