Cookie Policy

The information presented below aims to inform the user about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the sitewww.psihoterapieintegrativa.ro. Please read the following information carefully:

This website uses its own cookies as well as third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each individual. In what we call "modern web" or "web 2.0", cookies play an important role in facilitating access and delivering the multiple services that users enjoy on the internet, such as:

Customizing certain settings such as: the language in which the site is viewed, the date and time, keeping options/settings (including remembering them) and retaining older preferences by accessing various buttons/functions.

Cookies provide website owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so they can make them even more efficient or accessible for users.

They allow multimedia applications or other types from other sites to be included (embedded) in certain pages to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience.

What is a "cookie"?

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other devices of a user accessing the Internet.

The cookie is sent through a request issued by the web server on which the site is hosted, to the user's browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.) and is completely "passive" in the sense that it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user's hard drive.

A cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie that is uniquely associated with the domain on which the site that sent it to the user's browser is hosted (e.g., psihoterapieintegrativa.ro). Furthermore, the lifespan of a cookie is determined, and only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again, and only when the user returns to the site associated with that web server.

Cookies do not require personal information to be used and cannot personally identify internet users.

There are two main categories of cookies:

Session cookies – these are temporarily stored in the browser's cookie folder until the user leaves the respective site or closes the browser window.

Persistent cookies – these are stored on the computer or device used on the hard drive for a longer period and remain stored even after leaving the site or closing the web browser (and generally depend on the preset lifespan for the cookie).

Persistent cookies also include those placed by a different website 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 more relevant advertising can be delivered to the user.

The advantages of cookies

A cookie contains information that links a browser (the user) to a specific web server (the site). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the already stored information and respond accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support websites' efforts to offer comfortable services to users. Examples – preferences regarding online privacy, options regarding the site's language, or relevant advertising, etc.

The lifespan of a cookie

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan 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 not retained after the user leaves the site, while some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that site ("permanent cookies"). However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings.

Cookies placed by third parties

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g., news box, a video from YouTube, or an advertisement). These third parties may also place cookies through the site, and they are called "third party cookies" because they are not placed by the respective website. Third-party providers must also comply with applicable laws and the privacy policies of the website owner.

The use of cookies by www.psihoterapieintegrativa.ro:

Visiting this website may place cookies for the purposes of:

Performance cookies

Visitor analysis cookies

Registration or authentication cookies

Third party cookies

Performance cookies

This type of cookie retains the user's preferences on this website, so there is no need to set them every time the site is visited. E.g., volume settings for the video player.

Visitor analysis cookies

Every time a user visits this site, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a cookie for user counting. This cookie tells us if you have visited this website before. The browser communicates whether this cookie exists, and if not, one is generated. This allows for the monitoring of unique users who visit the website and how often they do so. This cookie cannot be used to identify individuals; it is used only for statistical purposes.

Cookies for registration or authentication

When you register or log in to this website, a cookie is generated that informs us whether you are registered or not. Our server uses these cookies to identify the account you are registered with and whether you have the necessary permissions for a specific service or access to certain sections of the website. It also allows for the association of comments you post on the site with your account's username. If you did not select the "keep me logged in" option, this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close the browser or computer.

Third-party cookies

On some pages, third parties can set their own anonymous cookies to track the success of an advertisement/application or for customizing an application. Due to the way it is used, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies held by this site. For example: when you share an article using the social media buttons on this site, the social network will record your action. Online advertising belonging to third parties. Some of these use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have viewed an advertisement message, or to see how many people have viewed the same ad multiple times. The companies that generate these cookies have their own privacy policies, and this website does not have access to these cookies. Third-party cookies are used to display targeted advertising to you on other sites, based on your browsing on this site.

The type of information stored and accessed through cookies

Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that enhances the browsing experience on the Internet. For example, settings regarding the language in which a site is desired to be accessed, keeping a user authenticated in the member account or email account, online security, retaining and remembering certain settings, etc.

The importance of cookies for the Internet

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to create a friendly browsing experience tailored to the preferences and interests of each user. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some websites impossible to use. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising, but rather that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests highlighted by your browsing behavior.

Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require user authentication through an account):

Content and services tailored to user preferences – categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites, and travel services.

Offers tailored to user interests – remembering passwords, language preferences (e.g., displaying search results in Romanian).

Remembering child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search features).

Limiting the frequency of ad displays – limiting the number of times an ad is shown to a specific user on a site.

Providing relevant advertising to the user.

Measuring, optimizing, and analytics features – such as confirming a certain level of traffic on a site, what type of content is viewed more, and how a user arrives at the site (e.g., through search engines, directly, from other websites, etc.). Websites conduct these usage analyses to improve for the benefit of the user.

Security and privacy-related issues.

Cookies are NOT viruses, they use a plain text format. They are not made up of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed and cannot self-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses. However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific website and across multiple websites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies for deletion during deletion procedures, anti-virus scanning, and anti-spyware. Generally, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.

Other security aspects related to cookies

Considering that identity protection is very important and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to be aware of potential issues that may arise regarding cookies. Since they constantly transmit information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the data transmission process, 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 request the browser to use encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method for protecting personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing, based on cookies

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user to access the most widespread and used websites, including: YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, Google, and many others…

A few tips that can ensure you browse worry-free with the help of cookies:

Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to establish a comfortable level of security.

If you don't mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data.

If you share access to the computer, you may consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser, which is an option to access sites that place cookies and delete any visit information upon closing the browsing session.

Install and constantly update your antispyware applications. Many of the applications for detecting and preventing spyware include detection of attacks from websites. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing sites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.

Make sure you always have your browser updated. Most of the cookie-based attacks are 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 the best and largest websites on the Internet, local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the internet with confidence.

Disabling cookies

Disabling and refusing to accept 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 or see online advertising. It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the browser to accept cookies only from a specific website. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments. All modern browsers offer the option to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser or you can use the browser's "Help" option for more details.