Cookie Policy - CIOLEX.RO

1. About this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how that information is used. It also explains how you can control your cookie preferences.

For more information on how we process, store, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie consent banner available on our website.

This Cookie Policy applies to the domain: ciolex.ro

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve security, enhance user experience, and provide analytical and advertising insights.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but some information collected may be linked to your device or browser.

3. How do we use cookies?

We use both first-party cookies and third-party cookies for several purposes:

To ensure the website functions properly
To improve website performance and user experience
To analyze traffic and user behavior
To provide personalized advertisements
To enhance security and prevent fraud

First-party cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not collect personal data.

Third-party cookies are used for analytics, advertising, and embedded content.

4. Types of cookies we use

4.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly.

They enable:

basic site functionality
security features
navigation and access to secure areas

Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

4.2 Statistics (Analytics) cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

They collect information such as:

number of visitors
pages visited
time spent on pages
traffic sources

We use this data to improve website performance and content.

4.3 Marketing & Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)

Our website displays advertisements provided by third-party vendors, including Google.

These cookies are used to:

show relevant and personalized ads
measure ad performance
limit how often you see an ad
build a profile of your interests based on browsing activity

Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.

4.4 Google cookies (IMPORTANT for AdSense approval)

Google uses cookies, including DoubleClick cookies, to serve ads based on your visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

These cookies help Google:

display personalized ads
improve ad targeting
measure advertising effectiveness

More information about how Google uses data:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4.5 Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as:

remembering user preferences
language settings
embedded content (videos, social media posts)

4.6 Preferences cookies

These cookies store your settings and preferences to improve your experience on future visits.

5. Cookie consent

When you first visit our website, you are shown a cookie consent banner.

You can:

accept all cookies
reject non-essential cookies
customize your preferences

You can also change your preferences at any time.

6. How can you control cookies?

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

block cookies
delete existing cookies
receive alerts before cookies are stored

For more information:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

7. Third-party cookies

In some cases, we use third-party services that may place cookies on your device, such as:

Google AdSense (advertising)
Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
Embedded content providers (YouTube, social media, etc.)

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.