In order to provide visitors with an attractive look and feel and to enable them to use certain features, we use cookies on various pages of our website.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this cookies policy (hereinafter referred to as “Cookies Policy”) is to inform users about how the company SIGMA SERVICES INTERNATIONAL S.R.L. with registered office in Pitești, Strada Negru Vodă, Nr. 30, Bloc Argi, Sc. B, Et. 3, Ap. 11, județul Argeș, Romania, with VAT registration number (CUI): 24447880, (hereinafter referred to as “SIGMA” or “we”), uses cookies on https://sigmaautomotive.eu / (“site”) as data controller.
This Cookie Policy is complemented by the Privacy Policy on the processing of personal data.
WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies are small text files made up of letters and numbers that will be stored on a user’s device (computer, mobile telephone or other equipment) when they access the Internet. Cookies are installed by a request sent by a web-server to a browser and are completely passive in the sense that they do not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive. Furthermore, the lifetime of a cookie is fixed and 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.
Cookies ensure a pleasant user experience when accessing and navigating a website by providing functionality such as: options to save registration data, relevant advertising, shopping cart.
The use of cookies does not involve asking for personal data and, in most cases, does not personally identify users. Where the use of cookies results in the processing of personal data, the Privacy Policy applies to such processing.
TYPES OF COOKIES
Most of these cookies used by us will be deleted from your hard drive immediately after your browsing session (so-called session cookies). They are temporarily stored in the cookie folder of your web browser so that it remembers them until you exit the site or close the browser window.
Other cookies remain stored on your device’s hard drive and allow us to recognize your device on a subsequent visit to the site (so-called persistent cookies). These are cookies that allow us to make the use of our website more user-friendly, efficient and secure. This type of cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings.
COOKIE LIFETIME
The lifetime of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. As mentioned above, some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are deleted once the user leaves the site, while other cookies are kept and reused each time the user returns to the site. However, cookies can be deleted at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
COOKIES PLACED BY THIRD PARTIES
In general, cookies can be set by the website’s operator you are accessing (so-called own cookies) or by other websites (so-called third-party cookies). This Cookie Policy does not cover the use of cookies by such third parties and for more information about those cookies, please see their third-party privacy policies. For third party cookie settings, you can also visit: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro / .
RESTRICTING AND DELETING COOKIES
If you wish, you can restrict or delete cookies using your browser settings. You can only refuse cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the site. We also remind you that if your cookie settings are restricted on your device, you will not be able to use all the functions of the site.
To change your browser settings, you can go to the “Help” section of your browser, or you can go directly to the following links:
You can find out more about changing the settings at the following link: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies /.
CATEGORIES OF COOKIES USED ON THE SITE
Cookies used on the site are classified as follows:
Analytics cookies. These cookies are used to collect aggregate information about the number of visitors and how the site is used.
Functional cookies (strictly necessary for the functioning of the site). These cookies allow us to control a number of parameters, such as remembering user preferences for cookie use, or logging in to the site. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the site.
Advertising. These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising to the user.
COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
The cookies used on our website are as follows:
Proprietary cookies used by SIGMA
Name | Categories | Purpose | Duration |
PHPSESSID | Necessary | Cookie generated by PHP-based applications. This is a general-purpose identifier used to maintain user session variables. It is usually a randomly generated number, and the way it is used can be site-specific, but a good example is maintaining a user’s login status between pages. | Session |
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Cookies used by third parties
Name | Categories | Purpose | Duration |
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Necessary | This cookie is used to store the user’s consent and privacy choices for their interaction with the site. It records data relating to the visitor’s consent to various privacy policies and settings, ensuring that their preferences are respected in future sessions. | 6 months |
YSC | Marketing | This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos. | Session |
STORING INFORMATION CAPTURED BY COOKIES
The information obtained by cookies is kept in high security by the web-server, i.e. the server hosting our website. We assure you that our web-server must comply with high security requirements regarding the information collected by cookies, and is required to strictly comply with the obligations imposed by applicable law. The information we collect about you by accessing our web-site will not be shared with third parties.
CONFIGURE THE USE OF COOKIES
You can manage settings related to the use of cookies and third-party services from here: Change settings
If you change your cookie usage options during your use of our site, the change will take effect as soon as you reload the page in your browser.
CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY
We may update this information document from time to time by publishing a new version on this website. We reserve the right to change this information document at any time, for any reason and without notice. Any changes to our privacy and cookie policy will be posted on this page so that you are aware of our policies. The provisions contained herein supersede all prior notices or statements regarding our privacy and cookie practices.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or its implementation, you can contact us at dpo@sigmaautomotive.eu .
This policy was adopted today, 01/05/2024.
