COOKIE POLICY

PREAMBLE

Welcome to our Cookie Policy. We want to provide you with full transparency regarding the use of cookie technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

This Cookie Policy complements the Terms and Conditions of Use and the Privacy Policy and should be read together with them for a complete understanding of our practices.

ARTICLE 1 – IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Website Operator

ARTICLE 2 – WHAT COOKIES ARE

Cookies are small text files made up of letters and numbers that are stored on your device when you access our website. They allow the site to recognize your device on the next visit and retain information about your preferences and settings.

Cookies do not contain viruses, spyware, or malware and can only be accessed by the server that created them. The term cookie includes both cookie modules and similar technologies (web beacons, pixel tags, local shared objects / flash cookies).

ARTICLE 3 – TYPES OF COOKIES USED

3.1 Classification by storage duration

3.2 Categories of cookies used and storage durations

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Legal basis: Legitimate interest of the operator / technical exemption – no user consent required.

They ensure the basic functioning of the Website: keeping the client account logged in, access to restricted areas, use of the shopping cart, and cookie settings.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Legal basis: User consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

They allow the Website to be improved by analyzing traffic and understanding how users interact with it.

C. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Legal basis: User consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

They collect information about the user's online activity in order to display advertising tailored to their interests and to assess the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

D. Social Media Cookies

Legal basis: User consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

They enable integration with social platforms and personalization of the experience on other websites, based on previous actions.

ARTICLE 4 – COOKIE CONSENT

4.1 Consent mechanism (EDPB Compliance)

In accordance with the recommendations of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the provisions of the ePrivacy Directive, our cookie banner complies with the following requirements:

• Consent is obtained before optional cookies are placed (B, C, D)
• The option to refuse is just as accessible as the option to accept (no misleading buttons – dark patterns)
• Consent is granular – you can accept or refuse each category separately
• Consent is documented and storable as proof
• You can withdraw consent as easily as you gave it

4.2 Cookie Preferences Panel

You can manage your preferences through:

• The cookie banner on the first visit
• The Cookie Settings link in the footer
• The dedicated settings page

4.3 Browser settings

4.4 Specific opt-out options

4.5 Consequences of disabling cookies

ARTICLE 5 – DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY

To protect the data collected through cookies, we implement:

• Secure transmission through HTTPS
• Anonymization/pseudonymization of data where possible
• Restricted access to authorized personnel
• Monitoring of suspicious activities

Categories of recipients: IT and hosting service providers, web analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics), social platforms, advertising networks, competent authorities. All processors have GDPR-compliant processing agreements in place.

For transfers outside the EU (e.g. Google, Facebook), we use the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate transfer mechanisms.

ARTICLE 6 – USER RIGHTS

In relation to data collected through cookies, you benefit from all GDPR rights:

• Right to be informed
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right not to be subject to an automated individual decision

These rights may be exercised at contact@getyourconsultant.ro.

You may lodge a complaint with ANSPDCP:

ARTICLE 7 – PROTECTION OF MINORS

Our Website is not addressed to children under 18 years of age. We do not collect cookies from minors under 18. If we identify such data, we delete it immediately.

ARTICLE 8 – UPDATES AND CHANGES

This policy may be modified to reflect changes in the cookie technology used, changes in legislation, or improvements to the website functionality.

ARTICLE 9 – CONTACT DETAILS

Additional resources:

• AllAboutCookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• ANSPDCP: www.dataprotection.ro

By using our Website, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy.

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