Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how iusevimbtw.com (the "Site"), provided by Albedo Technologies S.R.L. (Str. Mihail Kogălniceanu 23, Bl. C7, Ap. 16, Municipiul Braşov, Jud. Braşov, Romania), uses cookies and similar technologies on your device. We use cookies to ensure the Site functions properly and to improve your experience. In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we only use non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) with your prior consent. Essential cookies, which are necessary for basic site operation, are always active by default, but analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) are only loaded if you explicitly opt-in to them. When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies according to your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time as described below. This policy provides detailed information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit. These files store information that the website can recall later, such as your site preferences or your session status. We also use similar technologies (like local storage and pixels/beacons) that can recognize your device and gather information to improve our services; for simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy. Cookies can be "session cookies" which are erased when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies may be set by our Site (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that we use (third-party cookies). In the next sections, we describe the categories of cookies used on our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use two main categories of cookies on iusevimbtw.com: Strictly Necessary Cookies and Analytics Cookies. Each category serves different purposes, as explained below.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Site to operate correctly. Without these cookies, basic functions of the website would not work, or the site would be unable to provide services explicitly requested by you. These cookies enable core features such as user authentication (logging in to your account), security, and remembering your preferences. Because they are necessary for the website's basic functionality, these cookies do not require your consent under applicable law. We always enable them by default, and our cookie banner does not offer an opt-out for strictly necessary cookies (since doing so would break essential site features).

Examples of strictly necessary cookies include cookies that keep you logged in during your session and remember items in your shopping cart or form inputs. For instance, if our Site offers user accounts, a session cookie will store a unique session ID so you remain logged in as you navigate pages. We also use a cookie to save your cookie consent preferences, ensuring that your choices (for example, to opt-in or opt-out of certain cookies) are remembered on subsequent visits. Additionally, certain third-party functional cookies fall under this necessary category: for example, when you make a payment on the Site, our payment provider Stripe may set cookies to facilitate the transaction securely. Stripe uses cookies like `__stripe_mid` and `__stripe_sid` for fraud prevention and security during the checkout process. These Stripe cookies are only set when you actively engage in a payment transaction (e.g. during checkout), and they are crucial for processing payments safely, so we treat them as functional, essential cookies required to provide the service you requested (payment). In summary, strictly necessary cookies enable critical features and security measures on our Site; without them, services you expect (such as logging in or purchasing) cannot be provided.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies (also known as performance or statistics cookies) help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it. We will only set analytics cookies if you have given us consent to do so via the cookie consent banner. These cookies collect information in an aggregate form to give us insights into things like which pages are popular, how long users stay on each page, and how users navigate through the Site. This data is valuable for improving site content, features, and user experience, but the Site will function normally even if you decline analytics cookies (they are not strictly necessary).

On iusevimbtw.com, we use Google Analytics as our analytics tool. Google Analytics sets several cookies (such as `_ga` and `_gid`) to collect information about your visit. For example, these cookies record details like the time of your current visit, whether you have visited the Site before, and what site or advertising referral led you to our Site. The information obtained is generally aggregated and anonymous – it does not include your name, email, or other directly identifying information. We have configured Google Analytics in a privacy-friendly manner: for instance, we instruct Google Analytics to anonymize your IP address (masking the last digits) so that you are not personally identified, and we do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data for their own purposes. The data collected via analytics cookies helps us analyze overall traffic and usage patterns on the Site (e.g. which pages are most visited, how users move through the site). This in turn helps us make improvements to content and functionality.

Importantly, unless you opt in to Analytics Cookies, Google Analytics will not be activated and its cookies will not be stored on your device. If you do consent, you can always withdraw your consent later (see Managing Cookies below for how to change your preferences). Declining or ignoring the analytics option means no analytics cookies will be placed, and your visit will not be tracked by Google Analytics. Please note that even if you have consented, the analytics cookies do not collect sensitive personal data and are used only for statistical purposes. For more information on how Google handles data collected through Google Analytics, you can review Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Cookie information, though our configurations limit the data Google can see.

Cookies We Use

The table below outlines the cookies and similar technologies that may be set when you use our Site. We list the cookie name, who provides it, its purpose, its duration (how long it remains on your device), and its category. Please note that while we endeavor to keep this list up-to-date, the cookies used may change as our Site or services evolve.

Note: The actual cookie names and durations may vary slightly if we update our technology or providers, but the above examples reflect the typical cookies in use. Additionally, third-party providers (such as Google and Stripe) may update their cookies over time; we will update our table as needed to reflect significant changes.

Managing Cookies and Your Choices

You have several options to control and manage cookies on our Site:

• Using our Cookie Consent Banner/Preferences: When you first visit iusevimbtw.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner lets you accept or decline different categories of cookies (except strictly necessary cookies, which are always enabled by default because the site cannot function without them). If you choose to accept Analytics Cookies, we will set those cookies to collect data as described above. If you decline them, we will not set them. You can also revisit your cookie preferences at any time. For example, if our site offers a "Cookie Settings" link (often found in the footer or in this policy), you can click it to review or change your consent choices. Alternatively, you may withdraw your consent for analytics by contacting us at our email below, and we can ensure any non-essential cookies are disabled for your visits.
• Using Your Browser Settings: You can control cookies at the browser level as well. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through the browser settings. For example, you can usually find options to clear browsing data (which includes cookies) and to set preferences for how cookies are handled (allow, block, or prompt for cookies from sites). Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies. Please be aware that if you disable all cookies in your browser, this will affect the functionality of our Site. Strictly necessary cookies are crucial for features like logging in and completing purchases; if you block these through your browser, parts of the Site may not work properly or at all. For instance, without cookies, the Site will not remember your session, so you would be logged out immediately, and you might not be able to add items to a cart or proceed through checkout. Therefore, we recommend that you at least allow essential cookies for the Site to function.
• Opt-Out of Analytics: If you have previously consented to analytics cookies but later change your mind, you can use the methods above to disable or clear those cookies. In addition, Google offers a Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on that you can install to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data in your browser for any site. This add-on is available at Google's website and will persistently disable Google Analytics script from running, even if you visit sites that would normally set such cookies. Keep in mind that using our cookie banner to withdraw consent or deleting cookies will also stop further data collection by Google Analytics on our Site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operational needs, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. If the changes are significant, we may also provide a more prominent notice (such as a notification on our website or via email, if appropriate). We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences. Continued use of the Site after any update to this Policy will be subject to the new terms, to the extent permitted by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us. You can reach out via email at contact@iusevimbtw.com. Alternatively, you may write to us at the following address:

We will be happy to assist you with any queries regarding privacy or cookie practices.

By using iusevimbtw.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.