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Cookies

Preamble

This policy refers to cookies and terraapis.com operated by APIARIUM SRL (“APIARIUM”) having its registered office in Comuna Sacoșu Turcesc, 307361 Sat Uliuc, Nr. 282, Timiș, Romania, having the Serial number in the trade register J35 / 806 / 26.03.2013, Unique Registration Code RO 31414150 and the subscribed and paid-in share capital of 400 RON.

terraapis.com uses cookies to provide personalized content appropriate to each user, to allow efficient navigation between pages and to make the interaction between the site and the user as easy as possible. Cookies do not retain or collect personal information and do not identify store users.

 

What is a “cookie”?

An HTTP Cookie or a Cookie Module is a special text, which does not contain executable code (cannot perform any operation, does not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard driver), sent by a server to a web browser and then sent back (unchanged) by the browser, each time it accesses that server. Cookies are used to authenticate and track user behavior. Typical applications are the retention of user preferences and the implementation of the “Shopping Cart” system.

 

What is the lifespan of a cookie?

Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user has left the website. Other cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website. However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the settings available in the browser.

 

What do we use cookies for?

First of all, we use cookies to make it possible to recognize the user’s terminal (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) and to be able to present the content in a relevant way, according to users’ preferences. Cookies provide users with a comfortable browsing experience. We also use them in the preparation of anonymous statistics, which help us to perceive the benefits of our web pages vis-à-vis a user. The immediate result is that we will be able to improve the structure and content of the site without personally identifying any users.

 

How are cookies used by this store?

A visit to this site may place cookies for the purposes of: site performance (remember the user’s preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them each time you visit the store. Example: – volume settings for video player – video streaming speed with which the browser is compatible), visitor analysis (Every time a user visits this store, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited before If you do not have this cookie, your browser will generate one. It allows you to monitor unique users who visit the site and how often they do so. As long as you are not registered on this site, this cookie cannot be used identify individuals and are used only for statistical purposes.If you are registered we can know the details you have already provided us, such as your email address and username – these being subject to the confidentiality and provisions of the Terms and Conditions, as well as the provisions of applicable law on the protection of personal data), geotargetting (These cookies are used by a software that determines the country of origin of the store traffic. It is completely anonymous and is used only to target content), user registration (When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us if you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account with which you are also registered if you have permission for a specific service, it also allows us to associate any comment you post on terraapis.com with your username. If you have not selected “Keep me registered”, this cookie will be deleted. automatically when you close your browser or computer.

 

Do they contain personal data cookies?

Cookies themselves, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users and do not request personal data in order to be used. Personal data collected through the use of cookies may only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. This data is protected in such a way that unauthorized access to it is impossible.

 

Information about setting cookies

By default, an application used to access web pages generally allows you to save cookies on that terminal. These settings may be changed in such a way that the automatic administration of cookies is restricted by the web browser or that the user is informed each time the cookies are sent to his terminal. Complete information about how cookies are managed can be found in the settings of any web browser. On the other hand, limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the site. All current browsers offer the ability to change cookie settings. The following links may be useful:

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in 
Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari

What are third-party cookies?

Certain sections of content from terraapis.com may be provided through third parties / suppliers (YouTube, Facebook, Google Analytics, etc.). Third party suppliers must also comply with applicable law and the store’s privacy policies. If you want more information about cookies or how to control or delete them, visit the sites:

Facebook.com
Youtube.com
Youronlinechoices.com

 

Why are cookies important for the Internet?

Cookies are the center of the efficient functioning of the Internet. It helps to generate a pleasant browsing experience and adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. If you refuse or deactivate cookies you may make some sites impossible to use. Rejecting or disabling cookies does not imply that you will no longer have online advertising, but only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests.

Cookies are important for (without the need to authenticate a user through an account): displaying content and services tailored to user preferences, for product and service categories, for password retention, for child protection filters for Internet content , limiting the frequency of display of advertisements or advertisements, measurement, optimization and characteristics of statistical data, such as the level of traffic to a website, the type of content viewed and how a user arrives at a website (through search engines, directly by accessing other websites, etc.).

 

Security and privacy issues

For clarification, cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text information and are not made up of pieces of code. They cannot be executed or run. Cannot duplicate or replicate to other networks to run or replicate. Failing to perform these functions, they cannot be classified as viruses. However, they can be used for negative purposes. Cookies store information about users’ preferences and browsing history and can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are set to mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus / anti-spyware deletion / scanning procedures.

Browsers generally have privacy settings with different levels of acceptance of cookies and periods of validity and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.

Identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, as such it is advisable to know what problems cookies can create. Through them, information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the site. An attacker or unauthorized person may intervene during the transmission of data, the information contained in the cookie may be intercepted. Although extremely rare, this happens if the browser connects to a server using an unencrypted network (eg an unsecured WiFi network).

 

Tips for safe navigation

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling them will not allow the user to access the most used sites (YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).

Set your browser to a comfortable level of cookie security.

If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person who uses the terminal, you can set long expiration dates to save your browsing history and access data.

If you share access to the terminal with other users, you may want to consider setting your browser to clear your browsing data each time you close your browser. This way you have the option to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.

 

Install and constantly update your anti-spyware applications

Make sure your browser is always up to date. Cookie-based attacks are mostly carried out by exploiting the weaknesses of older versions of browsers.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to websites on the Internet, whether they are local or international. By clearly understanding how they operate and of course the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures.