Cookies policy

1. COOKIE USAGE POLICY

This policy applies to cookies and web pages operated by ASOCIAȚIA CAIAC FAN (hereinafter referred to as "CAIAC FEST"), a legally registered association under Romanian law, headquartered at PAJIȘTEI NR. 30, BL. 2, ET. 5, AP. 54, CAMERA 3, SECTOR 4, BUCHAREST, with CIF 49826499.

2. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on a user's computer, mobile terminal, or other device used to access the Internet. The cookie is installed by a request issued 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 from the user's hard drive).

3. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?

These files allow for the recognition of the user's device and the presentation of content in a relevant way, tailored to the user's preferences. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience and support CAIAC FEST in providing more convenient services to users, such as:

• Storing online privacy preferences;
• Managing shopping carts;
• Delivering relevant advertisements.

They are also used to generate anonymous, aggregated statistics that help us understand how users interact with our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content without personally identifying individual users.

4. WHAT COOKIES DOES THIS SITE USE?

We use two types of cookies:

• Session cookies – Temporary files that remain on the user's device until the session ends or the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies – These remain stored on the user's device for a predefined period, depending on the parameters of the cookie or until manually deleted.

5. HOW ARE COOKIES USED?

A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies:

• Performance cookies – Used to improve the website’s performance;
• Visitor analytics cookies – Help track user interactions with the website;
• Registration cookies – Used to maintain session states for registered users;
• Advertising cookies – Used to deliver personalized ads;
• Third-party advertising cookies – Used by advertising networks.

6. DO COOKIES CONTAIN PERSONAL DATA?

Cookies themselves do not require personal information to function and, in most cases, do not identify users personally. Any collected personal data is used solely to enable certain website functionalities. Such data is encrypted in a way that prevents unauthorized access.

7. HOW TO DELETE OR DISABLE COOKIES

Most browsers allow cookies to be stored on the user's device by default. These settings can be modified to block the automatic management of cookies or to notify the user each time a cookie is sent. Detailed instructions on managing cookies can be found in the browser settings. However, restricting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

8. WHY ARE COOKIES IMPORTANT FOR THE INTERNET?

Cookies play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Internet by helping provide a friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences. Disabling cookies may make certain websites unusable.

Rejecting or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising—only that the ads will not be tailored to your browsing behavior.

Examples of important cookie usage:

• Content and services tailored to user preferences (e.g., product categories, personalized recommendations);
• Storage of user authentication preferences (e.g., login credentials);
• Child protection filters (e.g., safe search, family mode);
• Limiting ad frequency (preventing repetitive ads);
• Providing relevant advertisements based on user preferences;
• Traffic analysis via Google Analytics to improve website functionalities and ease of navigation.