User Information Document about the Presence of Cookies on the Site
The site https://60minutes.ro/ uses cookies.
The information presented below aims to inform the user about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the site https://60minutes.ro/.
Please read the following information carefully:
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 delivery of the multiple services that users enjoy on the internet, such as:
- Customizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, maintaining options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering these options) – thereby generating the flexibility of the “shopping cart” (accessing old preferences through the “forward” and “back” buttons).
- Providing site owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so they can make them even more efficient and accessible to users.
- Allowing multimedia applications or other types from other sites to be included in a specific site to create a more valuable, useful, and pleasant browsing experience.
- Improving 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 devices of a user accessing the Internet. The cookie is installed by a request sent 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 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 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 browser’s cookie folder so that it can remember them until the user logs out of the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in or out of a webmail account or social media).
Persistent Cookies – these are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and generally depend on the preset lifespan of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a different website 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, allowing for more relevant advertising to be delivered to users.
What is the duration of a cookie?
What are third-party cookies?
How cookies are used by this site
A visit to this site may place cookies for the following purposes:
- Site performance cookies
- Visitor analytics cookies
- Geotargeting cookies
- Registration cookies
- Advertising cookies
- Advertising provider cookies
These cookies may come from the following third parties: (Google, Facebook)
Performance cookies
This type of cookie remembers the user’s preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them every time the site is visited.
Visitor analysis cookies
Geotargeting cookies
Cookies for registration
When you register on this site, we generate a cookie that informs us whether you are registered or not. Our servers use these cookies to display 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 do not select “keep me logged in,” this cookie will be automatically deleted when you close the browser or your computer.
Advertising cookies
These cookies allow us to determine whether you have viewed an online advertisement, the type of advertisement, and how much time has passed since you saw the ad. We also use these cookies for online ad targeting. Additionally, we may use third-party cookies for better ad targeting, for example, to show vacation ads if a user has recently visited a vacation article on our site. These cookies are anonymous; they store information about the content viewed, not about users. We also set anonymous cookies through other sites where we have advertising. By receiving them, we can recognize you as a visitor to that site, and if you later visit our site, we can deliver advertising based on that information.
Advertising provider cookies
A large part of the advertising you find on this site comes from third parties. Some of these parties use their own anonymous cookies to analyze how many people have been exposed to an advertisement or to see how many people have seen the same ad multiple times.
The companies that generate these cookies have their own privacy policies, and this site does not have access to read or write these cookies. The cookies from those third parties can be used to show you targeted advertising on other sites based on your browsing on this site.
Other third-party cookies
On some pages, third parties may set their own anonymous cookies to track the success of an application or to customize an application. Due to the way these cookies are used, this site cannot access them, 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 type of information is stored and accessed through cookies?
Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The web server recognizes the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie stores important information that enhances the browsing experience (e.g., the language settings for accessing a site, keeping a user logged into a webmail account, online banking security, storing items in the shopping cart).
Why are cookies important for the internet?
Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to create a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user’s preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites unusable.
Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising, but it will no longer take into account your preferences and interests, as highlighted by your browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require a user to log in through an account):
Content and services tailored to user preferences – news categories, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites, and travel services.
Offers tailored to user interests – saving passwords, language preferences (e.g., displaying search results in Romanian).
Retention of child protection filters regarding online content (family mode options, safe search functions).
Limiting the frequency of ad displays – limiting the number of times an ad is shown to a specific user on a site.
Providing more relevant advertising to users.
Measuring, optimizing, 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, etc.). Websites conduct these usage analyses to improve their sites for the benefit of users.
Security and Privacy Issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made of code fragments, so they cannot be executed or self-run. Therefore, they cannot duplicate or replicate across networks. 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 multiple sites, cookies can be utilized as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and often flag cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning procedures. Generally, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after a user has visited a specific site.
Other security aspects related to cookies
Because identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to know what potential problems cookies can create. Since they constantly transmit information back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during data transmission, 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 WiFi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve misconfigured cookies on servers. If a website does not instruct the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information over unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method for protecting personal information.
Tips for safe and responsible browsing based on cookies.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will prevent users from accessing widely used sites such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.
Here are some tips to ensure you browse worry-free while using cookies:
Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for you.
If cookies don’t bother you and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration terms for storing your browsing history and access data.
If you share access to your computer, consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to access sites that place cookies while deleting any visit information at the end of your browsing session.
Install and regularly update your anti-spyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include the ability to detect attacks on websites. This helps prevent the browser from accessing sites that may exploit browser vulnerabilities or download harmful software. Make sure to keep your browser updated at all times. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in older versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet—both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they provide, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet with confidence.
How can I stop cookies?
Disabling and refusing to accept cookies can make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you won’t see online advertising. You can configure your browser to block these cookies or to accept cookies only from specific sites. However, for example, if you’re not registered using cookies, you won’t be able to leave comments.
All modern browsers provide the option 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 helpful, or you can use the “help” option in your browser for more details.
For third-party cookie settings, you can also check the site:
Usefull links
If you want to learn more about cookies and their uses, we recommend the following links:
You can also visit the following site for more information regarding online advertising privacy:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/
For more details related to privacy issues, you can access the following links:
