Cookie policy

Cookie Policy 1. Introduction This cookie policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection of information from you when you visit our website, through cookies and other tracking technologies, while respecting your right to the protection of your personal data. Our cookies do not store personal data such as your name or bank details. Information privacy is an ongoing responsibility; therefore, we commit to updating this information document from time to time as we undertake new personal data practices or adopt new privacy policies. Regarding consent-based processing, we will notify you of any changes and request your additional consent. Please note that we will not request or receive information of any nature from children under the age of 16. The information below provides further details on the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the website https://www.teolunch.ro. The website https://www.teolunch.ro is operated by TEO LUNCH S.R.L., a Romanian legal entity headquartered in Brașov Municipality, 49 Iuliu Maniu Street, Brașov County, registered with the Trade Register Office attached to the Brașov Tribunal under no. J8/145/1992, Sole Registration Code 1090311, European Unique Identifier ROONRC. J8/145/1992, 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 customers. We also inform you that the website is hosted on its own web servers. 2. Legislative Context In accordance with the requirements of Directive 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, we have the obligation to manage safely and only for the specified purposes, the personal data that you provide us through the use of our website, in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR Regulation and the E-Privacy Directive. In particular, the GDPR Regulation obliges us, firstly, to provide the user with the opportunity to express or, as the case may be, withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, to rectify the content of the personal data, or to request the transfer of personal data to another controller; and secondly, to inform the user about the content of the cookies used by our website, what categories of personal data of the user are processed by our cookies, what we do with the information obtained through cookies, and where we store that information, to provide a high level of security over the information collected by cookies, to allow the user to block the running of any or all cookies on our website at any time, as well as to delete the information collected by cookies. 3. Your Rights The GDPR Regulation provides certain rights to data subjects. You have the right to access and rectify (correct) the record of your personal data processed by us if it is inaccurate. You may request that we erase this data or cease processing it, subject to certain exceptions. You may also request that we stop using your data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority if you have concerns regarding how we process your personal data. When technically feasible, we will be able—upon your request—to provide you with your personal data or transmit it directly to another controller. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable timeframe, we will provide you with a date when the information will be supplied. You may also request additional information regarding: the purpose of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned, the source of the information, and how long it will be stored. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address: teolunch1@gmail.com, at any time. 4. Responsibility for Personal Data Processing We have taken all necessary measures regarding all aspects related to the protection of personal data, and you may contact us concerning all issues related to the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights under applicable legal provisions, particularly if you have questions or concerns about how we process your personal data. The email address where you can contact us is: teolunch1@gmail.com 5. Your Consent for the Use of Cookies Once you access our website, you will be greeted by a message requesting your consent in accordance with applicable legal provisions regarding the categories of cookies you agree or disagree to let us use during your visit. It is also important to note that by giving your consent for the use of the respective cookie(s), you also agree to the secure storage of the information collected by the cookie(s) you accepted. Until the acceptance/refusal process for the use of cookies is completed, no cookies will be used by our website, except for cookies essential for the website to function. Please note that you will always have the ability to block the execution of cookies, as well as the option to delete the information collected by cookies. 6. What is a "Cookie"? An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie," "HTTP cookie," or simply "cookie") is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the user's computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment used to access this site (more details at https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie). The cookie is installed through a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and is completely "passive"—meaning 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. Furthermore, the lifespan 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 request personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. There are two main categories of cookies: Session cookies – These are stored temporarily in the cookie folder of the web browser for it to 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 pre-set by the website that placed them. This type of cookie can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings. 7. What Are the Advantages of Cookies? A cookie contains information that links a web browser (the browser you use, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) to a specific web server, namely the server hosting our website. If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the already stored information and react accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer convenient services to users: e.g., online privacy preferences, website language choices, shopping carts, or relevant advertising. 8. 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 no longer retained once the user leaves the website, while other cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time. 9. How We Use Cookies on This Site We have classified our cookies into the following categories to make it easier for you to understand why we need them: 9.1. Strictly Necessary – These are used to make our site work efficiently. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for advertising or to record your internet activity. Without these cookies, this website will not function properly. Therefore, if you block these cookies, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you. 9.2. Performance – These are used to analyze how our site works and how we can improve it—for example, which pages are viewed most often and whether you encounter error messages. They do not collect information that can identify you; all data is anonymous. By using our site, you express your agreement to the use of "performance" cookies. If you block them, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you. 9.3. Functionality – These help improve your experience and can record changes you have made to the site. The information they collect can be made anonymous. They refer strictly to our website and cannot track other websites you visit. You have the option to block or allow the use of these cookies, but blocking them may mean we can no longer provide certain services. It is also possible that blocking them will prevent us from remembering that you did not want certain information. 9.4. Targeting/Advertising – These are used to share certain information with third parties with whom we advertise, to know how you reached our website. We may also use cookies to identify the parts of the site you are interested in. We then use this information to show you ads and pages we think may interest you, to personalize how we communicate with you, or to personalize the content of communications we send you. If you prefer, you can opt out of these. Personalizing content means including information that reflects the interest you have shown in our pages' content, or offers and promotions we think might interest you, as well as improving how we respond to your needs. 10. Types of Cookies We Use Cookies are used for the proper functioning of the site; they belong to the "mandatory" group and cannot be turned off. They remain valid for the entire duration of the session. 11. What Are Third-Party Cookies? Third-party cookies ("third-party cookies") are placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting and can be used anonymously to store a user's browsing history, so that the most relevant advertising can be delivered to them. This type of cookie can be blocked by a user through browser settings. Please note that we have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of third parties; however, third parties commit to complying with applicable law and the privacy policies of the owner of this site. 12. How Can You Stop Cookies? Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain websites impracticable or difficult to visit and use. Furthermore, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will no longer receive or see online advertising. It is possible to adjust your browser settings so that cookies are no longer accepted, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site. All modern browsers offer the ability 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 useful; otherwise, you can use the "help" option in your browser for more details: Cookie settings in Internet Explorer Cookie settings in Chrome Cookie settings in Firefox Cookie settings in Safari 13. Storage of Information Captured by Cookies The information obtained by cookies is kept under high security conditions by the web server—specifically, 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 strictly bound to follow the obligations imposed by applicable law, exclusively for fulfilling contractual obligations undertaken toward our company. 14. Personal Data Security To protect the privacy of the personal data and information you transmit through the use of this website, we maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. We continuously update and test our security technology. We restrict access to your personal data strictly to those employees who need to know that information to provide you with benefits or services. In addition, we train our employees on the importance of confidentiality and on maintaining the privacy and security of your information. If a personal data breach occurs, we will do everything possible to eliminate it and evaluate the risk level associated with the breach in accordance with our personal data breach policy. If it is determined that the breach may lead to physical, material, or non-material harm for you (for example, discrimination, identity theft, fraud, or financial loss), we will contact you without undue delay, unless otherwise provided by law. All our steps will be taken in full cooperation with the competent supervisory authority. 15. Security Aspects Regarding Cookies Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of code, so they cannot be executed nor can they run automatically. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate themselves across other networks to execute or replicate again. Because 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 fact and constantly flag cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scan and deletion procedures. Generally, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity periods, and automatic deletion after a user visits a specific site. Because identity protection is highly valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what potential issues cookies can create. Because information is constantly transmitted back and forth between the browser and the website through them, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the data transmission path, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured Wi-Fi network). 16. Changes to the Cookie Policy We may update this information document from time to time by publishing a new version on this website. Considering that personal data protection laws, interpretations by state bodies, and recommendations from supervisory authorities change and improve from time to time, it is expected that this privacy notice and terms of use will also change. We reserve the right to modify this information document at any time, for any reason, and without notice. Any changes to our privacy policy will be displayed on this page so that you are aware of our policies. The provisions contained in this document supersede all previous announcements or statements regarding our privacy practices. 17. Tips for Safe and Responsible Cookie-Based Browsing 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 not allow user access to the most widespread and used sites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others. Here are a few tips to ensure that you browse worry-free with the help of cookies: Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of security that is comfortable for you. If you do not mind cookies and are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration terms for storing browsing history and personal access data. If you share access to the computer, you can consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is an option for accessing sites that place cookies and deleting any visit information upon closing the browsing session. Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications. Many spyware detection and prevention applications include site attack detection. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always kept up to date. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weak points of older browser versions. Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you wish to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet—local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the internet with confidence. 18. Questions, Concerns, Complaints If you have questions regarding your personal information, wish to exercise your rights, or have any concerns or complaints, please contact us by sending an email to teolunch1@gmail.com