The policy regarding the use of cookie files
The usebord.com website uses cookies to provide website visitors with a much better browsing experience and services adapted to everyone’s needs and interests.
Cookies store information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The web server recognizes your browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
Cookie files represent data stored on the user’s hard drive, containing information about the user, and the use of the cookie mechanism is an advantage for website visitors. The cookie stores important information that improves the Internet browsing experience (eg: language settings in which a website is accessed; keeping a user logged in to the user account; online banking security; keeping products in the shopping cart).
Thus, by inserting a cookie on the usebord.com site, it will be enough for a User to authenticate on the site only once with the password, thus saving time while browsing our page. If the user rejects a cookie, he can continue to use the usebord.com website.
Cookies help us track and segment the interests of usebord.com website users, in order to enhance the experience of visiting our website.
Cookies play an important role in facilitating the access and delivery of the multiple services that the User enjoys 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 tariffs are expressed, keeping the options for various products (measurements, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and saving these options);
- provides website owners with valuable feedback on how their websites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient and accessible for users;
- allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included in a certain site to create a more valuable, useful and pleasant browsing experience;
- improve the effectiveness of online advertising.
What is a “cookie”?
An “Internet Cookie” (term also known as “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie” or simply “cookie”) is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed.
The cookie is installed by a request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive) .
A cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the duration of existence 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 2 main categories of cookies:
- Session cookies – these are temporarily stored in the cookie file of the web browser so that it remembers them until the user leaves the respective website or closes the browser window (eg when logging in/out of a webmail account or on social networks).
- Persistent Cookies – These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or equipment (and generally depends on the preset lifetime for the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at the time – known as ‘third party cookies’ – which can be used anonymously to remember the interests of a user, so that the most relevant advertising for users is delivered.
What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information that connects a web-browser (the user) and a specific web-server (the website). If a browser accesses that web-server again, it can read the information already stored and react accordingly. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer comfortable services to users: eg – online privacy preferences, website language options, shopping carts or relevant advertising.
What is the lifetime of a cookie?
Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime 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 and some cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website (‘cookie- permanent ures’). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.
What are third party cookies?
Certain sections of content on some sites may be provided through third parties/providers (eg: news box, a video or an advertisement). These third parties can also place cookies through the website and they are called “third party cookies” because they are not placed by the owner of the respective website. Third-party providers must also comply with the law in force and the privacy policies of the website owner.
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 your browser until the cookie expires or is deleted.
The cookie stores important information that improves the Internet browsing experience (eg: language settings in which a website is accessed; keeping a user logged in to the webmail account; online banking security; keeping products in the shopping cart)
Why are cookies important to the Internet?
Cookies represent the central point of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Rejecting or disabling cookies may make some sites unusable.
Rejecting or deactivating cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising – but only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, highlighted by your browsing behavior.
Examples of important uses of cookies (which do not require the authentication of a user through an account):
- Content and services adapted to the user’s preferences – categories of news, weather, sports, maps, public and government services, entertainment sites and travel services.
- Offers adapted to the interests of users – retention of passwords, language preferences (for example: displaying search results in Romanian).
- Retention of child protection filters regarding Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
- Limiting the frequency of advertising broadcasts – limiting the number of times an advertisement is displayed for a certain user on a site.
- Providing more relevant advertising for the user.
- Measurement, optimization 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 (eg through search engines, directly, from other websites- uri etc). The websites carry out these analyzes of their use in order to improve the sites for the benefit of the users.
Security and privacy issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed or auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about the preferences and browsing history of users, both on a specific site and on several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.
In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.
Other security aspects related to cookies:
Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what possible problems cookies can create. Because through them, information is constantly transmitted in both directions 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.
Other cookie-based attacks involve missetting cookies on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. The attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most suitable method of personal information protection.
Cookies used on usebord.com
1. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, text files that are stored on your computer to enable an analysis of website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there (including your IP address; for their anonymization with “_anonymizeIp()” the last 8 characters will not be transmitted). Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to provide related services. Also, Google may transfer this information to third parties, except where required by law or where third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with other data held by Google. You can refuse the use of cookies by changing the settings on your browser, but we inform you that, in this case, you will not be able to use all the functions of this website. By using this website, you agree to the processing of data by Google in the manner and purpose described above. If you want the information about the website visit not to be transmitted to Google Analytics, you can download the deactivation add-on for your browser here.
2. Facebook Ads Pixel
This site uses the Facebook Pixel, a service from Facebook to analyze and track user activity on the site. For this purpose, information about browsing behavior during your visit to our website is collected anonymously and stored on your computer using “cookies”. Based on the information stored in cookies, third parties, including Facebook, will publish advertisements.
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. Deactivating cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.
Here are some tips that can ensure that you browse without worries, but with the help of cookies:
- Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
- If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data.
- If you share access to your computer, you may consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is an option to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.
- Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.
Many of the spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always updated.
Many of the attacks based on cookies are carried out by exploiting the weak points of the old versions of the browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest 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 surf the Internet with confidence.
How can I stop cookies?
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.
All modern browsers offer the possibility 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 option browser “help” for more details.
For the settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com
This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, provide social networking features, and analyze traffic. We also provide our social media, advertising and analytics partners with information about how you use our website. They may combine it with other information you provide or collect through your use of their services. If you choose to continue using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make their use more efficient.
The law states that we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.
This website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages.
You can, at any time, modify or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Statement on our website.
