This website uses first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services adapted to everyone's needs and interests.

Cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and the delivery of the many services users enjoy on the Internet, such as:

• Personalising certain settings such as: the language in which a website is displayed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, keeping options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping basket (and remembering these options) – thereby providing the flexibility of the "shopping basket" (accessing previous preferences via the "forward" and "back" buttons).
• Cookies give website owners valuable feedback on how their websites are used by visitors, so that they can make them more efficient and more accessible for users.
• They allow multimedia or other applications from other websites to be embedded into a particular website in order to create a more valuable, more useful and more enjoyable browsing experience;
• They improve the efficiency of online advertising.

What is a "cookie"?

A cookie is a small text file which is stored on the computer, mobile device or other equipment a user employs to access the Internet.

The cookie is completely "passive" (it does not contain software, viruses or spyware, and it cannot access the information on the user's hard drive).

Cookies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.

Cookies used

Main categories of cookies

There are 2 broad categories of cookies:

• Session cookies – these are stored temporarily in the web browser's cookie folder so that the browser remembers them until the user leaves the website in question or closes the browser window (e.g. when logging in/out of an email account or social networks).
• Persistent cookies – these are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (generally depending on the preset lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at that moment – known as 'third party cookies' – which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests, so that advertising as relevant as possible can be delivered to users.

What are the advantages of cookies

A cookie contains information linking a web browser (the user) to a specific web server (the website). If a user accesses that website again, the website 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 offer user-friendly services (e.g. online privacy preferences, website language options, shopping baskets or relevant advertising).

What is the lifetime of a cookie

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user has left the website, while some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website ("permanent cookies"). Nevertheless, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.

What are third-party cookies

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided by third parties/suppliers (e.g. a video or an advertisement). These third parties can also place cookies through the website, and they are called "third party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of the website in question. Third-party suppliers must also comply with the applicable law and the privacy policies of the website owner.

How cookies are used by this website

A visit to this website may place cookies for the purposes of:

• Website performance cookies;
• Visitor analytics cookies;
• Geolocation cookies;

Performance cookies
This type of cookie remembers the user's preferences on this website, so there is no need to set them on every visit to the website.
Examples:

• volume settings for the video player;
• the video streaming speed compatible with the browser.

Visitor analytics cookies
Every time a user visits this website, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a visitor analytics cookie. This cookie tells us whether you have visited this website before. The browser will tell us whether you have this cookie, and if not, we will generate one. It allows monitoring of the unique users who visit us and how often they do so. As long as you are not registered on this website, this cookie cannot be used to identify individuals; it is used for statistical purposes only.

Geolocation cookies
These cookies are used by software which determines which country you come from. It is completely anonymous and is only used to understand the origin/location of views.

Other third-party cookies
On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies for the purpose of tracking the success of an application or customising an application. Due to the way they are used, this website cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies held by this website. For example, when you share an article using the social media button on this website, that social network will record your activity.

Why are cookies important for the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites impossible to use. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests as reflected in your browsing behaviour, in which case the advertising you receive will most likely be less relevant to you.

Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to authenticate via an account):

• content and services adapted to the user's preferences – categories of news, weather, sport, maps, public and government services, entertainment websites and travel services.
• offers adapted to users' interests – remembering passwords, language preferences (e.g. displaying search results in Romanian).
  Remembering child-protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
• limiting the frequency of ad serving – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed to a particular user on a website.
• providing advertising more relevant to the user.
• measurement, optimisation and analytics features – such as confirming a certain level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed and how a user arrives at a website (e.g. via search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites run these analyses of their usage in order to improve their websites for the benefit of users.
• security and privacy-related issues.

Cookies are not viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed, nor can they self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate themselves on other networks in order to run again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. Cookies can nevertheless be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a particular website and across several other websites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and routinely flag cookies for deletion as part of antivirus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.

In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings which provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity periods and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular website. Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every Internet user, it is advisable to know what potential problems cookies can create. Because information is constantly transmitted through them in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorised person intervenes during the data transmission, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g. an unsecured Wi-Fi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. The attackers then use the information for the purpose of gaining unauthorised access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting your personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible cookie-based browsing

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 prevent the user from accessing the most widespread and widely used websites, including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.

Here are a few tips which can ensure that you browse worry-free with the help of cookies:

• customise your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of cookie security that is comfortable for you.
• if cookies do not bother you and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiry periods for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
• if you share access to the computer, you can consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access websites which place cookies and to delete any visit information when the browsing session ends.
•  install and constantly update your anti-spyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include the detection of attacks on websites. They thus prevent the browser from accessing websites which could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always up to date. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weak points of old browser versions.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you wish to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and of the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the Internet with confidence.

How can I stop cookies?

Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising. It is possible to configure your browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific website only. For example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments. All modern browsers offer the possibility of changing cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.

To understand these settings, the following links may be useful; otherwise you can use the "help" option of your browser for more details.

• cookie settings in Internet Explorer
• cookie settings in Firefox
• cookie settings in Chrome
• cookie settings in Safari
• for the settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Additional information can be found in the following documents and public information sources:

• UK Information Commissioner’s Office – “Guidance on the rule of use of cookies and similar technologies”, May 2012
• Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (PDF)
• Directive 2009/136/EC amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services, Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (PDF)
• Law No 506/2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, as subsequently amended and supplemented
• Opinion No 4/2012 of the Article 29 Working Party on the cookie consent exemption, June 2012 (PDF)
• IAB Romania recommendations on informing users about the use of cookies on a website
• World Wide Web Consortium, Tracking Preferences Expression (DNT), W3C Working Draft, 2 October 2012
• Secure Cookies
• Wikipedia – HTTP Cookie

Privacy policy

This privacy policy provides you with the details of the collection and processing of personal data through the use of the website, including any information you may provide through our website.

By providing your data to us, you warrant that you are over 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please have your parents contact us.

What data we collect about you

Personal data means any information which can identify a person. It does not include anonymous data.

We may process certain types of personal data about you, as follows:

• Identity data may include your surname, first name and username.
• Technical data may include your login data, internet protocol addresses, browser type and version, browser plug-in types and versions, time zone and location settings, operating system and platform, and other technologies on the devices you use to access this website.
• Usage data may include information about how you use our website and services.

Sensitive data

We do not collect any sensitive data about you. Sensitive data refers to data which includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health, and genetic and biometric data. Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences.

The purposes and legal bases of processing --

The categories of personal data collected and processed

By filling in any form made available on the website (e.g. the contact form), you give your express consent to the collection and processing of your personal data (name, e-mail address, telephone number, or any other information you provide to us) for the purpose of being contacted regarding your request, in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Protection of personal data

The "Herceg Kinga" Law Office will not disclose the personal data collected, except to authorised collaborating lawyers who need this data in order to process it on behalf of the "Herceg Kinga" Law Office or to provide services available on the "law.szilagykinga.com" website, or where the obligation of disclosure represents a legal obligation of the "Herceg Kinga" Law Office, of the collaborating lawyers or of the authorised processors.

The personal data of the users of the "Herceg Kinga" Law Office websites are retained for a period of between 1 and 3 years, and users are informed of the exact retention period every time they provide their personal data.

How we collect your personal data

We collect data about you through a variety of methods, including:

• Automated technologies or interactions: As you use our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions and usage patterns. We collect this data through the use of cookies, server logs and similar technologies. We may also receive Technical Data about you if you visit other websites which use our cookies. Please read our cookie policy at https://www.cabinetdeavocat.eu/politica-privind-cookies/  for additional information.
• Third-party or publicly available sources: We may receive personal data about you from various third-party and/or public sources, as set out below:
  1. Analytics providers such as Google and Facebook, based outside the EU;
  2. Identity or contact data from publicly available sources such as the Trade Register established in the EU.

The "Herceg Kinga" Law Office, in its capacity as a personal data controller, has implemented the technical and organisational measures needed to ensure respect for the rights of the users of its websites (data subjects under the General Data Protection Regulation), namely:

• The right of access means the data subject's right to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed and, if so, access to that data and to information regarding how the data are processed.
• The right to data portability refers to the right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and the right to have this data transmitted directly to another controller, where technically feasible.
• The right to object concerns the data subject's right to object to the processing of personal data where the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, or where it is based on a legitimate interest of the controller.
• The right to rectification refers to the correction, without undue delay, of inaccurate stored personal data. The rectification must be communicated to every recipient to whom the data were transmitted, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
• The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten") means the data subject's right to request the deletion of their personal data, without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies: the data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed; the data subject withdraws consent and there is no other legal basis for the processing; the data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds; the personal data have been unlawfully processed; the personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation; the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services.
• The right to restriction of processing can be exercised where the person contests the accuracy of the data, for a period enabling the accuracy of the data to be verified; where the processing is unlawful and the person opposes the erasure of the personal data, requesting restriction instead; where the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the person requires them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; and where the person has objected to processing, for the period during which it is verified whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the person concerned.

Information regarding the national supervisory authority for personal data processing (ANSPDCP)

If you consider that your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the ANSPDCP.

The contact details of the ANSPDCP are as follows:

Address: Bucharest, B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, postal code 010336

Phone: +40.318.059.211/+40.318.059.212

Fax: +40.318.059.602

E-mail: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro

Website: www.dataprotection.ro