Cookie Policy

This cookie policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection of information from you when you visit our website https://www.migrantcenter.ro/, through cookies and other tracking technologies, while respecting your right to the protection of your personal data.

The confidentiality of information is an ongoing responsibility, and therefore we commit to updating this information document from time to time as we implement new personal data practices or adopt new privacy policies. Regarding the processing of data based on consent (as described below), we will notify you of any changes and request your additional consent.

The information below provides you with more details about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the website https://www.migrantcenter.ro/. It also includes some useful links related to this subject.

The website https://www.migrantcenter.ro/ is operated by Migrant Center Romania, which uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of its visitors and clients. Additionally, we inform you that the website is hosted by the web server provider ROMARG.

According to the requirements of Directive (EU) 2002/58/EC (‘E-Privacy Directive’) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (‘GDPR Regulation’), applicable from May 25, 2018, we are obligated to manage personal data you provide through the use of our website securely and only for the purposes specified, in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and the E-Privacy Directive.

Specifically, the GDPR requires us, first, to provide users the ability to express or, as applicable, withdraw at any time their consent for the processing of their personal data, to rectify personal data content, or to request the transfer of personal data to another controller; and second, to inform users about the content of the cookies used on our website, which categories of personal data of the user are processed by our cookies, what we do with the information obtained from cookies, and where such information is stored. We also provide a high level of security for information collected by cookies, allow users to block the operation of any or all cookies on our site at any time, and to delete information collected by cookies.

For more details regarding the content of these legal provisions, please access the following links:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/RO/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32002L0058
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/RO/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679

GDPR grants certain rights to data subjects. You have the right to access and rectify (correct) your personal data processed by us if it is inaccurate. You may request that we delete this data or cease its processing, subject to certain exceptions. You may also request that we stop using your data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to file a complaint with the data protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your personal data. Where technically feasible, we can—upon your request—provide your personal data to you or transfer it directly to another controller. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable timeframe, we will inform you of the date when the information will be delivered. You may also request additional information regarding: the purpose of processing, the categories of personal data involved, the source of the information, and how long it will be stored.

WARNING! Please exercise your rights wisely, and note that abuse of rights may entail liability.

The contact details of the national data protection authority are as follows:
National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing
Address: Bucharest, General Gheorghe Magheru Blvd. 28-30, Sector 1, Postal Code 010336
Website: http://www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
Phone: +40.318.059.211; +40.318.059.212
Fax: +40.318.059.602

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer responsible for all aspects related to the protection of personal data. You can contact the Data Protection Officer regarding any issues related to the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights under applicable legal provisions, especially if you have questions or concerns about how we process your personal data.

The email address to contact the Data Protection Officer is: gdpr@migrantcenter.ro

Once you access our website, you will be greeted with a message asking for your consent, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, regarding the categories of cookies you agree or do not agree to allow us to use during your visit. It is also important to note that by giving your consent to the use of the specified cookie(s), you are also agreeing to the secure storage of the information collected by the cookie(s) you have accepted.

Until the process of accepting or refusing cookies is completed, no cookies will be used on our website, except for those cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function.

Please note that you can block the operation of cookies at any time, as described below, and you also have the option to delete the information collected by cookies.

An ‘Internet Cookie’ (also known as a ‘browser cookie,’ ‘HTTP cookie,’ or simply ‘cookie’) is a small file composed of letters and numbers that is stored on your computer, mobile device, or other equipment from which you access this site (more details at https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie).

A cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and is completely passive (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).

A cookie consists of two parts: its name and its content or value. Additionally, a cookie has a defined lifespan, and technically, only the web server that issued the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that server. Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

There are two main categories of cookies:
Session Cookies – These are temporarily stored in the web browser’s cookie folder so that the browser can remember them until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window.
Persistent Cookies – These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device for a duration set by the website that placed them. Users can delete these cookies at any time through their browser settings.

A cookie contains information that links a web browser (the browser you use, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) with a specific web server, namely the server hosting our website. If the browser accesses that web server again, it can read the previously stored information and respond accordingly.

Cookies provide users with a smooth and convenient browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer comfortable services, such as: user preferences for online privacy, site language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

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 only for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, while other cookies are stored and reused each time the user returns to that website (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time.

By using/visiting this website, the following cookies may be placed:
a. Website performance cookies;
b. User analytics cookies;
c. Geotargeting cookies;
d. Registration cookies;
e. Advertising cookies;
f. Advertising provider cookies;

a. Performance cookies
These cookies store the user’s preferences on this website, so that reapplying preferences during a future visit is not necessary.
b. User analytics cookies
These cookies inform us if a particular user has visited/used this website before. They are used solely for statistical purposes.
c. Geotargeting cookies
These cookies are used by software that determines the country of origin of the website user. Users will receive the same advertisements regardless of the selected language.
d. Registration cookies
When you register on this site, cookies are generated to remember this process. The servers use these cookies to display the account you are registered with. Additionally, using these cookies allows us to associate any comment posted on the website with the username of the account used. If the “keep me logged in” option is not selected, these cookies will automatically be deleted at the end of the browsing session.
e. Advertising cookies
These cookies allow tracking whether a user has viewed an online advertisement, its type, and the time elapsed since the ad was viewed. As such, these cookies are used for online advertising targeting. These cookies are anonymous, storing information about the content viewed, not about the users themselves.

To make it easier to understand why we need them, we have classified our cookies into the following categories:
Strictly necessary – used to ensure the efficient operation of our website. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for advertising or tracking your internet activity. Without these cookies, this site will not function correctly. Therefore, if you block these cookies, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you.

Performance – used to analyze how our website functions and how we can improve it, for example, which pages are viewed most often and whether you encounter error messages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information; all data is anonymous. By using our site, you agree to the use of “performance” cookies.
If you block them, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you.

You have the option to block or allow the use of these cookies, but blocking them may mean that certain services can no longer be provided. Blocking them may also prevent us from remembering that you did not want a particular service.

If you prefer, you can choose to opt out of them. Content personalization means that it includes information reflecting the interest you have shown in the content of our pages or offers and promotions that we believe may interest you, improving the way we respond to your needs.

Disabling or refusing cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive or see online advertising.

It is possible to configure your browser so that it no longer accepts these cookies, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site. However, for example, if you are not logged in using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers allow you to change 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 helpful; otherwise, you can use the browser’s “Help” option for more details:

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Safari

For cookie settings generated by third parties, you can also consult:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/

Useful links
If you want to learn more about cookies and how they are used, we recommend the following links:
All About Cookies
Microsoft Cookies guide

The information obtained from cookies is stored under high-security conditions by the web server, namely the server hosting our website.
We assure you that our web server must comply with high-security requirements regarding the information collected through cookies, being obliged to strictly observe the obligations imposed by applicable law.
The information we collect about you through accessing our website will not be shared with third parties.

To protect the confidentiality of the personal data and information you transmit through the use of this website, we will maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
We continuously update and test our security technology. Additionally, we train our employees on the importance of confidentiality and maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information.

If a personal data breach occurs, we will do everything possible to eliminate it and assess the level of risk associated with the breach in accordance with our personal data breach policy. If it is determined that the breach may result in physical, material, or immaterial harm to you (for example, discrimination, identity theft, fraud, or financial loss), we will contact you without undue delay, unless otherwise provided by law. All our actions will be taken in full cooperation with the competent supervisory authority.

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 run on their own. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate across networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies can, however, be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning and deletion procedures.

In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period, and automatic deletion after the user visits a certain website.

Because identity protection is highly valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to be aware of potential issues cookies can cause. Since they continuously transmit information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person interferes during data transmission, the information contained in the cookie could be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve misconfigured cookies on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information via unsecured channels. Attackers then use this information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to carefully choose the most suitable method for protecting your personal information.

t is possible that we may update this information document from time to time by publishing a new version on this website.

Considering that laws regarding personal data protection, interpretations by state bodies, and recommendations from supervisory authorities change and improve from time to time, this privacy notice and terms of use are also expected to change. We reserve the right to modify this information document at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on this page so that you are aware of our policies. The provisions contained in this document replace all previous notices or statements regarding our privacy practices and the terms and conditions governing the use of this website.

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will prevent the user from accessing widely used sites such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Here are some tips that can help ensure you browse safely with the help of cookies:

• Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of security with which you are comfortable when using cookies.
• If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share access to the computer, you can consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies while erasing any visit information at the end of the browsing session.
• Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. They prevent the browser from accessing sites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download harmful software. Make sure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in older browser versions.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet—both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they provide, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet with confidence.

If you have questions regarding the use of your personal data, if you wish to exercise your rights, if you have any concerns or complaints, or if you wish to update or correct your personal data, please contact us by sending an email to our Data Protection Officer at the following email address: gdpr@migrantcenter.ro. If you do not want us to use the information you have provided, please send us an email to the address above with the subject line “Do not use my data” and include your name.