Cookies Policy
The information presented below aims to inform the user about the placement, use, and management of “cookies” used by the website brilliantmeses.ro or other websites managed by Brilliant Meses. Also, some useful links related to this topic are included.
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Please read the information below carefully.
This website uses cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each individual’s needs and interests. In what we call “web 2.0,” cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivering multiple services that users enjoy on the internet, such as:
- Personalizing certain settings – the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or tariffs are expressed, preserving options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering these options), thus generating the flexibility of the “shopping cart” (accessing old preferences via the “back” and “forward” buttons);
- Cookies provide valuable feedback to website owners on how their sites are used by users, so they can make them more efficient and accessible;
- Allow multimedia or other types of applications from other sites to be included in a particular site to create a richer, more useful, and more pleasant browsing experience;
- Improve online advertising efficiency.
What is a “cookie”?
An “Internet Cookie” (also known as “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie”) is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the user’s computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment used to access the internet. The cookie is installed through the request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).
A cookie consists of two parts: its name and its content (value). Moreover, the lifetime of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when the user returns to the associated website.
Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
Session cookies – stored temporarily in the browser’s cookie file for it to remember until the user leaves the site or closes the browser window (e.g., during login/logout on a webmail account or social networks).
Persistent cookies – stored on a computer’s hard drive or device (usually depending on a pre-set cookie lifespan).
Advantages of cookies:
Cookies contain information that links a web browser (user) to a specific web server (website). If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the stored information and react accordingly. Cookies ensure users a pleasant browsing experience and support many websites’ efforts to offer comfortable services (e.g., privacy preferences, language options, shopping carts, relevant advertising).
Cookie lifespan:
Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan of a cookie can vary depending on its purpose. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained after the user leaves the site, while others are kept and reused each time the user returns to that site (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted at any time through browser settings.
How are cookies used on this site?
Hotel Brilliant Meses:
authToken– for user authentication (for logged-in users only)refreshToken– for user authentication (for logged-in users only)refreshing– to validate token existencecookies– to validate cookie policy acceptance
Google:
_ga– Google Analytics cookie
Performance cookies:
- Remember user preferences on the site, so there’s no need to set them each visit.
Examples:
- Volume settings for video player
- Streaming speed compatible with the browser
Visitor analytics cookies:
- Used to analyze unique visitors, frequency of visits, and user behavior for statistical purposes.
Geo-targeting cookies:
- Used to determine the country of origin for content customization.
Registration cookies:
- Indicate if a user is registered and maintain login sessions if desired.
Advertising cookies:
- Track if a user has seen an ad and allow targeted ads based on content visited.
Why are cookies important for the Internet?
Cookies are essential for the efficient functioning of the internet, helping create user-friendly and personalized experiences. Refusing or disabling cookies can make some websites unusable or difficult to navigate. Refusing cookies doesn’t mean you won’t receive online ads, but these ads will no longer be tailored to your preferences and interests.
Important uses of cookies (not requiring user account authentication):
- Content and services tailored to user preferences
- Offers adapted to user interests
- Child content filters
- Measurement and optimization of analytics and traffic
Security and privacy issues:
Cookies are not viruses. They are plain text files and cannot self-execute or replicate. However, cookies can be used for malicious purposes if they store sensitive data. Many anti-spyware tools target cookies for removal. Browsers offer privacy settings to manage cookie acceptance and storage.
Security tips for safe cookie use:
- Customize browser settings to match your security preferences.
- If using a personal device, longer cookie lifespans are acceptable; otherwise, set browsers to delete cookies when closed.
- Regularly update anti-spyware software.
- Keep browsers up-to-date to avoid vulnerabilities.
Cookies are everywhere and necessary for accessing many of the best and most visited sites worldwide. Understanding their function and benefits helps ensure safe browsing.
How can cookies be disabled?
You can disable cookies from your browser settings, but this may limit access to certain sites. All modern browsers allow cookie management:
- Internet Explorer: Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
- Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
- Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
Useful links: