Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 2024

Introduction

This cookie policy applies to all users of the Publyo website. The information presented below is intended to inform the users of this website about the placement, use and administration of cookies by Oblyo Digital Agency in the context of users browsing this website.

What are cookies?

We use the term "cookies" to refer to cookies and similar technologies through which information may be collected automatically.

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie", "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that is stored on the computer, mobile device or other equipment of a user through which the internet is accessed.

Cookies are installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). Once installed, cookies have a fixed lifespan and remain "passive", meaning they do not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and will not access the information on the hard drive of the user on whose equipment they were installed.

A cookie consists of two parts:

  • the name of the cookie;
  • the content or value of the cookie.

From a technical point of view, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web server.

What are cookies used for

Cookies are used to provide the users of this website with a better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each user, namely to:

  • improve the use of this website, including by identifying any errors that occur while visiting or using it;
  • provide anonymous statistics on how this website is used to Oblyo Digital Agency, as the owner of this website;
  • anticipate possible goods or services that will be made available to users, depending on the products or services accessed.

Based on the feedback provided through cookies, Oblyo Digital Agency may take measures to make this website more efficient and more accessible to users.

Thus, the use of cookies allows certain settings or preferences set by users to be remembered, such as:

  • the language in which a website is viewed;
  • the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed;
  • facilitating access to the user account;
  • posting comments on the website.

How long do cookies last?

The lifespan of cookies can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which they are placed. There are the following categories:

  • Session cookies – are deleted automatically when the browser is closed;
  • Persistent or fixed cookies – remain stored on the user’s device until a predefined expiry date or until they are manually deleted by the user.

What are third-party cookies?

Certain content sections on the website may be provided through third parties, not by Oblyo Digital Agency, in which case these cookies are called third-party cookies.

These providers must comply with the applicable data protection rules and the Privacy Policy.

These cookies may come from: Google, Google Analytics, Facebook.

What cookies are used

By using or visiting the Publyo website, the following types of cookies may be placed:

Performance cookies

These store the user’s preferences, so that they do not need to be set on every visit.

User analytics cookies

These indicate whether a user has visited the website before and are used exclusively for statistical purposes.

Geotargeting cookies

These are used to identify the user’s country of origin, without influencing the type of ads displayed.

Registration cookies

These are generated when an account is created and allow activities to be associated with the user’s username. If the "keep me logged in" option is not selected, they are deleted at the end of the session.

Advertising cookies

These allow relevant ads to be displayed and their effectiveness to be measured, without storing identifiable personal data.

What type of information is stored

Cookies store information in a small text file, which allows the browser used to be recognized, until they expire or are deleted.

Customizing browser settings

If the device is used exclusively by you, longer periods can be set for storing cookies. If the device is used by several people, it is recommended that the data be deleted automatically when the browser is closed.

How can cookies be disabled?

Disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.

The settings can be changed from the menu of the browser used:

  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari

Refusing cookies will not stop online advertising from being displayed, but only its personalization.

For additional questions regarding the use of cookies or the protection of personal data, you can contact us at: dpo@oblyo.ro.