Cookie Policy for Atelier Informational (atelierinformational.live)
Last Updated: [Date]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Atelier Informational ("we", "us", or "our") uses them on the website atelierinformational.live (the "Service"), and your choices regarding cookies. This policy is provided in English and is intended for users in Romania and globally.
By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies are typically stored on your device by your web browser.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
Other similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, function similarly and are covered under this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including to enable certain functions of the Service, to provide analytics, to store your preferences, and to enable advertisement delivery. The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Service and the purposes they perform are described in detail below.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
- Purpose: To maintain user session security, enable core functionality like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Examples: Authentication cookies, load-balancing session cookies.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) / Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.
- Purpose: To understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid).
- Legal Basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Purpose: To remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Examples: Cookies that remember language preferences, video player preferences.
- Legal Basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
- Purpose: To track your browsing habits and activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising.
- Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies.
- Legal Basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4. Detailed List of Cookies Used
The table below details the cookies we use, their provider, type, purpose, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | atelierinformational.live | Essential | To maintain user session state across page requests. | Session |
| cookie_consent | atelierinformational.live | Essential | To store your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Performance | To distinguish unique users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Performance | To distinguish unique users for a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Google Analytics | Performance | To throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Targeting | To store and track visits across websites for advertising. | 3 months | |
| fr | Targeting | To provide ad delivery and retargeting. | 3 months |
This list is not exhaustive and may be updated periodically. Third-party services may change their cookie names and parameters.
5. Your Choices and Controls (Cookie Consent)
We respect your right to privacy. You have the following choices regarding cookies:
5.1. Initial Consent
Upon your first visit to our Service, a cookie consent banner will be displayed, allowing you to accept all, reject all, or customize your cookie preferences (accepting only specific categories). Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are necessary for the site to function.
5.2. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Below are links to guidance for popular browsers:
5.3. Third-Party Opt-Outs
For analytics and advertising cookies set by third parties, you can often opt-out directly via the third party's own resources:
- Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Facebook: Adjust your Facebook Ad Preferences.
- General Digital Advertising: You can opt out of many third-party ad networks via the Your Online Choices (for EU) or DAAC (for US) platforms.
5.4. Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by deleting the cookies stored on your device via your browser settings and refreshing the page. You will then be presented with the consent banner again. Alternatively, you can use the cookie preference center, accessible via a link in the website footer.
6. Data Transfers and Third-Party Processors
Some of our third-party cookie providers, such as Google and Facebook, are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your personal data to these providers, we ensure an adequate level of protection is in place through appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or the provider's participation in frameworks like the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.
These third parties act as data processors on our behalf for the purposes described in this policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information on their data practices.
7. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the table above. Persistent cookies will remain on your device until their expiry date or until you manually delete them. Session cookies are deleted at the end of your browsing session.
Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained for longer periods for statistical analysis.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or Romania, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal data collected via cookies. These include:
- The right to access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- The right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- The right to restrict processing: You can request restriction of processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- The right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing.
- Rights related to automated decision-making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.
To exercise these rights concerning data collected via cookies, you can primarily use the technical controls (browser settings, opt-out links) described in Section 5. For other requests, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Data Controller: Atelier Informational
Email: [Insert Contact Email Address]
Mailing Address: [Insert Physical Address, if applicable]
For GDPR-specific inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian data protection authority, Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP).