Cookie policy
Website-ulwww.btdirect.ro (referred to hereinafter as “the BT Direct website”) is the official internet page of BT Direct IFN S.A. (hereinafter referred to as “BT Direct”), a Romanian legal entity with its registered office in Romania, mun. Cluj-Napoca, bdul. 21 December 1989, nr. 77, The Office, Building C-D, ground floor, jud. Cluj and the new registration number of BTD at the Trade Registry - J2018001566126, fiscal identification code RO 16036850.
The BT Direct website is the property of BT Direct IFN S.A. and uses cookies.
The information presented below aims to inform you about what cookies are, as well as the placement and use of them by the BT Direct IFN S.A. website. Additionally, there are some useful links on this topic.
In case you need more information about cookies, and this is not found in the present Policy, you can write to us at the email address office@btdirect.ro or you can call the phone number 0264 302 000. Regarding the processing of personal data in the context of the use of cookies, you have the option to also contact the data protection officer (DPO) designated by BT Direct IFN S.A., at the email address dpo@btdirect.ro.
What is a "cookie"?
An "Internet Cookie" (a term also known as "browser cookie", "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other devices from which the Internet is accessed.
A cookie is installed through a request made by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome) and, despite being stored on the equipment (computer, mobile terminal etc.) used to access web pages, it cannot access other information on that device and cannot contain software programs, viruses, or spyware.
The cookie stores important information that improves the browsing experience on the Internet (e.g.: the language settings in which one wishes to access a website; keeping a user logged into the webmail account; online banking security; keeping products in the shopping cart).
In most cases, cookies do not process personal data when used and do not identify the users of internet pages.
A cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and its content or the value of the cookie.
What are the main categories of cookies?
In terms of their duration of existence, there are two categories of cookies:
- Session cookiesthese are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookies folder so that it remembers them until the user leaves the respective website or closes the browser window
- Permanent cookies: These types of cookies are stored on the hard drive of the device used to access a website and are not deleted when the browsing session is closed. They are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website, but can be deleted at any time by the user, having also predefined validity periods.
From the operator's point of view placing cookies, there is:
- first party cookies- placed by the owner of the visited website
- third party cookies (cookies placed by third parties)- placed by the operator of a different website than the one visited. These third parties must also comply with the laws in force and the privacy policies of the website owner on which they place cookies.
Details regarding the typology and description of all known types of cookies can be found by following this link: https://cookiepedia.co.uk
From the point of view of the purposes for which cookies are placed, there are generally the following categories of cookies:strict necessary, for the analysis and improvement of website performance, functional and promotional (targeting and advertising)
What types of cookies does the BT Direct website use?
The BT Direct website uses session and permanent cookies, as well as proprietary cookies or those placed by third parties, for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions taken by visitors to this website, whereby they request various services, such as setting privacy preferences, authentication, or completing forms. In the browser they are using, visitors (users) can set blocking or receiving a warning regarding these cookies, but in this case, certain parts of the site may not function. These types of cookies are exempt from the rule of obtaining consent for their placement.
Measurement, analysis and performance cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits to the website and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve its performance. In this way, we can find out which are the most popular pages to discover the products and services presented that the website visitors are interested in. All the information that these cookies collect is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when a certain IP address has visited the website. Using the Google Analytics application, we collect anonymous data about visits to the website, such as pages viewed, viewing duration, entry page to the website.
Promotion cookies
These cookies are set on the website based on agreements we have made with our advertising partners (e.g. Social Media pages, Google, etc.). With the help of these cookies, our partners can observe and analyze which types of products on the website a particular visitor has shown interest in and, during a subsequent visit to another website, will show them advertisements based on the product they showed interest in on our website. This type of promotion is called targeted advertising. If you do not allow promotional cookies, it does not mean that you will not receive advertisements on other pages; rather, the ads that will be displayed to you will be less relevant to you as an internet user.
If you want to learn more about how cookies work in relation to online advertising, please consult the websitehttp://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
To offer you a better online experience, we use the services presented below, but this list is open.
- Google Analytics, a traffic analysis service owned by Google, Inc., and implicitly cookies. Categories of cookies used: site performance, visitor analysis, retargeting, and advertising. These cookies do not collect personal data and do not personally identify site visitors, but are used to provide you with content tailored to your preferences while browsing the Internet. To view Google Analytics “Terms of Service,” please access the link http://www.google.com/analytics/tos.html
- Google Signals represents data about sessions from websites and applications that Google associates with users who have logged into their Google accounts and have activated Ad Personalization.
Users can opt out of personalized ads through the ad settings and can control what information Google retains about their web activity and in Google apps through the My Activity settings. Please refer to the policy regarding personalized advertising. - The Google Consent Module (Google Consent Mode) - With the help of the consent collected through this tool, we send to Google information regarding how you use our site (for measurement and analysis purposes) and information that allows it to personalize the advertising you will see when you browse the Internet (for advertising and remarketing purposes). This information is sent only if you have explicitly given your consent for measurement, analysis, and performance cookies, respectively promotion cookies. The Google consent module uses the parameters listed in the table Cookie List.
- Facebook Pixel, a code through which the user can be targeted through advertising services, on Facebook advertising platforms, once they have visited our website. Details about Facebook's privacy policy can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
- Hotjar, a service for recording user behavior on the BT website. Hotjar can record user behavior on web pages, and thus helps us generate relevant insights for us, to improve the experience we offer. You can view the privacy policy here: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy
- Adform - a service that allows the display of announcements, of the advertisement type, relevant to users. The service allows us to improve the performance of the campaign, but also to monitor the number of displays so that a user does not see the same announcement multiple times. More information can be found at https://site.adform.com, https://site.adform.com/privacy-center/adform-cookies/, and about personal data protection at https://site.adform.com/privacy-center/overview.
This site uses multiple tracking codes for the behavior of visitors on the site. These codes do not individually identify the users of the site and are not linked to personal data.
How can you control cookies?
You can change the cookie settings on the BT Direct website (except for necessary cookies) by accessing the cookie settings menu. This can be found both in the cookie banner of the BT Direct website and in its footer.
At the same time, you can set the browser you are using to block any types of cookies, including those that are necessary. However, we draw your attention to the fact that, in such a situation, the websites you visit (including the BT Direct website) may not function properly. Also, disabling other types of cookies (except for those that are necessary) may affect the functioning or your experience when using the website.
Details regarding browser settings for blocking or deleting cookies are available below:
Google Chrome:
- click onkey pictogram and selectOptionsfrom the list
- click on the tab ”Advanced settings”
- click onContent settings from the section Confidentiality.
- choose the settings you want
- click onX to close
Mozilla Firefox:
- selectInstrumentsfrom the main bar, thenOptions
- click on the tabConfidentiality
- choose the settings you want
- click onOKto close
Internet Explorer:
- click on the iconSettings / Tools
- click onInternet Options
- click onConfidentiality and then choose the options
- click onApplication and then on OKfor saving preferences
Safari:
- click onPreferences and then on Confidentiality
- in the sectioncookie blockingchoose your cookie preferences
- save the preferences
Security and privacy-related aspects
To avoid cookie-based cyber attacks, we recommend that you ensure that the version of the browser you are using is always up to date.
The data collected by cookies is generally anonymous. In cases where cookies process personal data, you benefit from the rights provided in the BT Direct Privacy Policy, which you can find at the following link: https://www.btdirect.ro/files/prelucrarea-datelor-personale/politica_bt_direct_de_prelucrare_date__personale_versiunea_1_1_octombrie_2019.pdf