COOKIE POLICY
Cookies are used to facilitate access to and delivery of various services that a normal user enjoys when visiting various pages on the Internet. These services may include:
- Customizing some language settings: you have the possibility to select from the website you are visiting the language in which you want the content to be arranged, i.e. in Romanian or English.
- Cookies provide information about how a user uses various pages of the site. They help the user to interact more easily with the site. Subsequently such information can be used to arrange, edit the content of the site, to help other users enjoy it more easily.
What is a cookie?
We invite you to find out what a cookie is: the definition of a cookie, also known as an “internet cookie”, “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie” is the following: a small file, made up of numbers and letters, which is stored on the computer or device used by the user to access the internet.
This cookie is set by a request issued by a web-server to a browser. Depending on which browser the user uses (whether Safari, Edge, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) the cookie is passive. A cookie has no software such as viruses or spyware, therefore the cookie cannot harm your device or computer. The cookie also does not have the ability to access information on the user’s hard drive.
You should also know that the lifetime of an internet cookie is determined and that it consists of two parts: its name and its content or value.
Good to know: A cookie itself does not request personal information for later use. Also, in general, an internet cookie does not personally identify an internet user.
Be aware that there are two broad categories of browser cookies:
- Session cookie – this type of cookie is stored temporarily in the cookie folder of the browser used by the user. Here the cookie is stored until the user leaves the site or has preferred to close the browser window used.
- Persistent cookie – this type of cookie is stored on the hard drive of a PC (with a fixed lifetime). There are also cookies set by a website other than the one the user is using, also known as “third party cookies”. You should be aware that such cookies can remember a user’s interests (what they visit on the site), so that later the advertising they encounter in other locations or on the same site is more relevant.
What is the use of a cookie?
Cookies provide users with a more pleasant browsing experience and in most cases help various sites to provide more useful, clear services to users (based on their interests and preferences).
Good to know: a user has the possibility to delete cookies at any time. They just need to use the settings of the browser used to browse the Internet. Most modern browsers, including Safari, Mozilla, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera or Chrome, offer users the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings can be changed by going to the options section or preferences menu (depending on the browser you are using).
If you want to find out how to change the settings of a browser, you can visit the links below. They may be useful in this endeavour.
Internet Explorer cookie settings
Safari cookie settings
Mozila Firefox cookie settings
Chrome cookie settings
Microsoft Edge cookie settings
Most of the cookies that www.bia.ro uses are session cookies. These are automatically deleted when you leave the site
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google INC. (based in the USA, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 940430. Google Analytics uses cookies (see above general cookie definition) which are stored on the device used by you and which are used to analyse your use of our website. This information generated by the cookie is transmitted to the Google server and stored. More details about Google Analytics can be found here:
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
If you want to access the JOBS section, you are no longer on the BIA domain, but you will be automatically transferred to the subdomain cariere.bia.ro, subdomain managed with the help of a HR solutions provider, Sincron SRL. For more details about the policy of using cookies on the subdomain cariere.bia.ro, please visit the policy of Sincron HR provider.
Va puteti seta browser-ul sa va notifice cand va trimitem cookie-uri si astfel sa le permiteti accesul cookie-urilor in mod individual, astfel incat sa acceptati cookie-urile in anumite cazuri sau sa le blocati. De asemenea, utilizatorii care aleg sa isi dezactiveze cookie-urile trebuie sa fie constienti ca dezactivarea cookie-urilor poate duce la limitarea functionalitatii site-ului.
How do you disable site tracking?
You can prevent cookies from being saved/stored by changing the settings of the browser you are using. However, please be aware that doing so may prevent you from using all the features of this and other sites in their entirety. In addition, you may prevent information generated by a cookie that is related to your use of the site (including your IP address) from being transmitted to and processed by Google. To do this, click on the following link and download and install the browser opt-out option: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
The site uses the following cookies:
Necessary cookies help make a site usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cooke name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _grecaptcha | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | Persistent | HTML | |
| CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 an | HTTP |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. | Sesiune | HTTP | |
| _GRECAPTCHA | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | 179 zile | HTTP | |
| CONSENT [x2] | Google YouTube |
Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. | 2 ani | HTTP |
| rc::a | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | Persistent | HTML | |
| rc::b | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Sesiune | HTML | |
| rc::c | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Sesiune | HTML | |
| __cf_bm | Vimeo | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | ||
| wp-settings-1 | WordPress | This cookie is used to visually customize the admin interface and user interface of the site | 1 an | |
| wp-settings-time-1 | This cookie is used to visually customize the admin interface and user interface of the site | 1 an | ||
| ga | This cookie is used by Google’s Analytics service to distinguish between site users. | 2 ani | ||
| gat | This cookie is used by the Google Analytics service to limit the number of requests so as not to block the Analytics server. | 10 min | ||
| gid | This cookie is used by Google’s Analytics service to group a user’s actions. | 24 ore |
Preference cookies allow a site to remember information that changes based on how the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region.
We do not use cookies of this type
Statistics cookies help site owners understand how visitors interact with sites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pll_language | bia.ro | This cookie is used to determine the preferred language of the visitor and sets the language accordingly on the website, if possible. | 1 an | HTTP |
| vuid | Vimeo | Collects data on the user’s visits to the website, such as which pages have been read. | 399 zile | HTTP |
Marketing cookies are used to track users from one site to another. The intention is to display relevant and engaging ads to individual users, so they are more valuable to advertising agencies and third party advertisers.
| Cooke name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #,# | Collects data on user behavior and interaction to optimize the website and make advertising on the site more relevant. | Persistent | HTML | |
| #,#_expiresAt | Collects data on user behavior and interaction to optimize the website and make advertising on the site more relevant. | Persistent | HTML | |
| _gcl_au | bia.ro | Collects data on user behavior and interaction to optimize the website and make advertising on the site more relevant. | 3 luni | HTTP |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to record and report website user actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser’s ads, in order to measure the effectiveness of an ad and to present user-targeted ads. | 1 an | HTTP | |
| pagead/landing [x2] | Collects data about visitor behavior across multiple websites to present more relevant ads – This also allows the website to limit the number of times the same ad is shown. | Sesiune | Pixel | |
| pagead/viewthroughconversion/978204916 | On hold | Sesiune | Pixel | |
| NID | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 6 luni | HTTP | |
| pagead/1p-conversion/# | Collects data about visitor behaviour from multiple websites to present more relevant ads – This also allows the website to limit the number of times the same ad is shown. | Sesiune | Pixel | |
| pagead/1p-user-list/# | Tracks whether the user has shown interest in certain products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used to measure advertising efforts and facilitates payment of referral fees between websites. | Sesiune | Pixel | |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Tries to estimate user bandwidth on pages with embedded YouTube videos. | 179 zile | HTTP |
| YSC | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics on YouTube videos the user has viewed. | Sesiune | HTTP |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML |
| yt-remote-cast-available | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Sesiune | HTML |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Sesiune | HTML |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Sesiune | HTML |
| yt-remote-session-app | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Sesiune | HTML |
| yt-remote-session-name | YouTube | Stores user’s video playback preferences using embedded YouTube video | Sesiune | HTML |
Unclassified cookies are cookies in the process of being classified, along with individual cookie providers.
We do not use cookies of this type
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 not allow the user access to the most popular and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.
Here are a few tips to ensure that you can browse without worrying about cookies:
Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of cookie security that is comfortable for you.
If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using your computer, you can set long expiry times 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 the browser. This is one option to access sites that place cookies and delete any visit information when you close your browsing session.
Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. This prevents your browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always up to date.
Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in older versions of 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 work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the internet with confidence.
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain sites unusable or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/view online advertising.
It is possible to set your browser not to accept cookies or you can set your 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.
Useful links
If you want to know more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links: