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The website www.cert-translations.uk uses cookies.

The information presented below aims to inform the user about the placement, use, and management of the cookies used by the site www.cert-translations.uk.

This website uses its own cookies and 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 "web 2.0", cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivering the multiple services that the user enjoys on the internet, such as:

Personalizing certain settings such as the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are displayed (accessing old preferences by clicking the "forward" and "back" buttons).

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

They allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included in a specific site to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience;

Improve the effectiveness of online advertising.

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 equipment of a user accessing the Internet.

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

A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the lifespan of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web 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 cookie folder of the web browser for it to remember them until the user exits the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in/out of a webmail account or on social networks).
  • Persistent Cookies - These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and generally depend on the pre-set lifetime of the cookie). Persistent cookies include those placed by a website other 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 advertising is as relevant as possible to users.
What are the advantages of cookies?

A cookie contains information that links a web browser (the user) and a specific web server (the website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the already stored information and react accordingly. Cookies ensure users have a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer comfortable services to users: e.g., privacy preferences, site language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

What is 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 once the user leaves the website, while some cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website ('permanent cookies'). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through browser settings.

What are third-party cookies?

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g., news boxes, videos, or ads). These third parties may also place cookies through the site, and they are called "third-party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of the respective website. Third-party providers must also comply with the law and the privacy policies of the site owner.

How are cookies used by this site?

A visit to this site may place cookies for purposes of:

  • Site performance cookies
  • Visitor analysis cookies
  • Geotargeting cookies
  • Registration cookies
  • Advertising cookies

These cookies may originate from the following third parties: google.com, facebook.com

Performance cookies

This type of cookie retains the user's preferences on this site, so they do not need to be set on each visit to the site.

Examples:

  • Volume settings for the player
  • Video streaming speed compatible with the browser
  • Cookies for visitor analysis

Every time a user visits this site, the analytics software provided by a third party generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie tells us if you have visited this site before. The browser will inform us if you have this cookie, and if not, we will generate one. This allows the monitoring of unique users visiting us and how often they do so.

As long as you are not registered on this site, this cookie cannot be used to identify individuals; they are used only for statistical purposes. If you are registered, we can also know the details you have provided us, such as your email address and username - these being subject to confidentiality and the provisions in the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and the current legislation regarding personal data protection.

Geotargeting cookies

These cookies are used by software that determines which country you are from. It is completely anonymous and is used only to target content - even when you are on our page in Romanian or another language.

Registration cookies

When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that tells us if you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to show us the account you are registered with and whether you have permission for a specific service. It also allows us to associate any comments you post on our site with your username. If you have not selected "keep me logged in," this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close your browser or computer.

Advertising cookies

These cookies allow us to find out if you have viewed an online advertisement, what type it was, and how long it has been since you saw the advertising message.

We also use these cookies to target online advertising. We may also use cookies belonging to a third party to better target advertising, for example, to show holiday ads if the user has recently visited an article on the site about vacations. These cookies are anonymous; they store information about the content viewed, not about the users.

We also set anonymous cookies through other sites where we have advertisements. By receiving them, we can use them to recognize you as a visitor to that site, and if you later visit our site, we can deliver advertising based on this information.

Advertising Provider Cookies

A large part of the advertising you see on this site belongs to third parties. Some of these parties use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have been exposed to an advertising message or to see how many people have been exposed multiple times to the same advertisement.

The companies generating these cookies have their own privacy policies, and this site does not have access to read or write these cookies. Third-party cookies may be used to show you targeted advertising on other websites based on your browsing on this site.

Other Third-Party Cookies

On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies to monitor the success of an application or to customize an application. Due to the way cookies work, this site cannot access these cookies, just as third parties cannot access the cookies owned by this site.

For example, when you share an article using the social media button on this site, that social network will record your activity.

What Information is Stored and Accessed via 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 improves the browsing experience on the Internet (e.g., language settings for accessing a site; keeping a user logged in to their webmail account; online banking security; keeping items in the shopping cart).

Why are Cookies Important for the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly and tailored browsing experience adapted to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some websites unusable.

Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising – it just means that it will no longer be able to consider your preferences and interests as highlighted by your browsing behavior.

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

  • Content and services adapted to the user's preferences – news categories, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites, and travel services.
  • Offers tailored to the user's interests – remembering passwords, language preferences (e.g., displaying search results in Romanian).
  • Retention of child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options).
  • Limiting the frequency of ad displays – limiting the number of times a user sees an ad on a site.
  • Providing more relevant advertising for the user.
  • Measurement, optimization, and analytics features – such as confirming a certain level of traffic on a website, what type of content is viewed, and how a user arrives at a website (e.g., through search engines, directly, from other websites).
Security and Privacy Issues

Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made of code segments so they cannot be executed or self-run. Therefore, they cannot duplicate or replicate 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 site and across several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and regularly mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.

Generally, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site.

Other Security Issues Related to Cookies

Since identity protection is very valuable and represents every Internet user's right, it is advisable to be aware of potential issues that cookies can create. Because data is constantly exchanged in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the data transfer, the cookie information can be intercepted. Although very rarely, 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 incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information for unauthorized access to certain sites. It is crucial to be mindful of choosing the most appropriate method of personal data protection.

Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing Based on Cookies

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow access to the most widespread and used sites, such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others. Here are some tips that can ensure you navigate safely while using cookies:

  • Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level for you regarding cookie security.
  • If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long-term expiration dates for browsing history storage and personal access data.
  • If you share access to the computer, you might consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to access cookie-setting sites and delete any visit information upon closing the browsing session.
  • Install and constantly update antispyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detecting site attacks, preventing the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download malicious software. Ensure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks occur by exploiting weaknesses in old browser versions.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of their operation and benefits, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the Internet confidently.

How Can I Stop Cookies?

Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain sites unusable or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will no longer receive/see online advertising.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. However, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.

For more information, please visit your browsers' websites:

  • Cookie settings in Internet Explorer – Internet Explorer;
  • Cookie settings in Firefox – Firefox;
  • Cookie settings in Chrome – Chrome;
  • Cookie settings in Safari – Safari;
  • Cookie settings in Edge – Edge;
  • Cookie settings in Opera – Opera.

To learn more about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or to see www.youronlinechoices.eu , which contains additional information on behavioral advertising and online privacy.

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