Cookies policy

  1. Introduction
  2. Legislative Context
  3. Your Rights
  4. Data Protection Officer
  5. Your Consent for Using Cookies
  6. What is a "Cookie"?
  7. What are the Benefits of Cookies?
  8. What is the Lifetime of a Cookie?
  9. How We Use Cookies on This Site
  10. Types of Cookies We Use
  11. What are Third-Party Cookies?
  12. How to Stop Cookies?
  13. Storing Cookie-Captured Information
  14. Personal Data Security
  15. Security Issues Related to Cookies
  16. Changes to the Cookie Policy
  17. Tips for Safe and Responsible Navigation Based on Cookies
  18. Questions, Concerns, Complaints

INTRODUCTION

This cookie policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection of information from you when you visit our website, through cookies and other tracking technologies, while respecting your right to the protection of your personal data.

Our cookies do not retain personal data such as your name or banking details. They only allow us to obtain information after you log in or help link browsing information to your personal data when you choose to register for a service or newsletter.

The confidentiality of information is an ongoing responsibility, and as such, we commit to updating this information document from time to time as we implement new practices concerning personal data or adopt new privacy policies. For data processing based on consent (as described below), we will notify you of any changes and request additional consent.

Please note that we do not request or receive any information of any nature from children under the age of 16.

The information below provides more details about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the https://www.apexasset.eu/ website. Additionally, it includes some useful links related to this topic.

The https://www.apexasset.eu/ website is operated by the company APEX REAL ASSETS S.R.L., C.I.F.: RO 46779350, registered at the Trade Registry under no. J04/1572/2022, with headquarters at România, Județul Bacău, Tg. Ocna, Strada Costache Negri, bloc G7, sc. A, ap. 11, using both proprietary and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to their needs and interests.

LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

In accordance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2002/58/EC ("E-Privacy Directive") and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC ("GDPR Regulation"), applicable as of May 25, 2018, we are obligated to manage the personal data you provide through our website safely and only for the specified purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and the E-Privacy Directive.

In particular, the GDPR requires us to allow users to express or withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, to rectify personal data content, or to request the transfer of personal data to another operator. Furthermore, it obliges us to inform users about the cookies used on our site, the categories of user personal data processed by our cookies, what we do with the information obtained from cookies, where this information is stored, and to offer a high level of security for the information collected by cookies. It also ensures the possibility for users to block the operation of any or all cookies on our site and delete the information collected by cookies.

For more details on the content of these legal norms, please visit the following links:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32002L0058
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679

YOUR RIGHTS

The GDPR grants certain rights to data subjects. You have the right to access and rectify (correct) your personal data processed by us if it is inaccurate. You may request that we delete this data or stop processing it, subject to certain exceptions. You may also request that we stop using your data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your personal data. When technically feasible, we will - at your request - provide your personal data to you or transmit it directly to another operator. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable timeframe, we will provide a date by which the information will be supplied. You may also request additional information about: the purpose of processing, categories of personal data concerned, the source of the information, and how long it will be stored. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact our data protection officer at info@apexasset.eu, at any time.

WARNING! Please exercise your rights wisely and note that the abuse of rights may result in liability.

Contact details for the national authority for personal data protection are as follows:

National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing
Address: Bucharest, Blvd. Gen. Gheorghe Magheru no. 28-30, sector 1, postal code 010336
Website: http://www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
Phone: +40.318.059.211; +40.318.059.212
Fax: +40.318.059.602

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

We have appointed a data protection officer to address all aspects related to personal data protection. You can contact the data protection officer regarding any matters related to the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights in accordance with applicable legal provisions, particularly if you have questions or concerns about how we process your personal data. The email address for contacting the data protection officer is: info@apexasset.eu.

When you access our site, you will be greeted with a message requesting your consent, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, regarding the categories of cookies you agree or do not agree to use during your visit to our site. It is also important to note that by giving your consent for the use of specific cookies, you also agree to the secure storage of information collected by those cookies.

Until the acceptance/refusal process for using cookies is finalized, no cookies will be used on our site, except for cookies necessary for the site to function.

You will always have the ability to block the operation of cookies as outlined below, as well as to delete information collected by cookies.

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file composed of letters and numbers that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of the user accessing this site (more details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie).

The cookie is installed through a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and is completely "passive" (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information from the user's hard drive).

A cookie is composed of two parts: its name and its content or value. Furthermore, the lifetime of a cookie is determined, and 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 request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.

There are two major categories of cookies:

Session cookies – these are temporarily stored in the cookie folder of the web browser so that it can remember them until the user leaves the respective site or closes the browser window.

Persistent cookies – these are stored on the hard drive of a computer or equipment for a duration configured by the website that placed them. These types of cookies can be deleted by the user at any time through the browser settings.

A cookie contains information that links a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox) to a specific web server, specifically the server hosting our site. If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the information already stored and respond accordingly. Cookies ensure users have a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to provide comfortable services to users: e.g., online privacy preferences, site language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifetime of a cookie can vary significantly depending on its purpose. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, while other cookies are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time.

HOW WE USE COOKIES ON THIS SITE

We have classified our cookies into the following categories to make it easier for you to understand why we need them:

  1. Strictly Necessary – These are used to ensure the efficient operation of our site. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for advertising or to track your internet activity. Without these cookies, this site will not function correctly. Therefore, if you block these cookies, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you.
  2. Performance/Analytics – These are used to analyze how our site works and how we can improve it, such as which pages are viewed most often and if you encounter error messages. These do not collect information that can identify you; all data is anonymous. By using our site, you agree to the use of "performance" cookies. If you block them, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you.
  3. Functionality – These help improve your experience, for example, by remembering what products you added to the cart. These may record the changes you have made on the site. The information they collect can be anonymized. These only relate to our site and cannot track other sites you visit. You can choose to block or allow these cookies, but blocking them may mean that we can no longer provide certain services. It may also prevent us from remembering that you opted out of a particular service.
  4. Targeting/Advertising – These are used to exchange certain information with third parties with whom we advertise, to know how you arrived at our site. We may also use cookies to identify parts of the site that you are interested in. We then use this information to show you ads and pages that we think may interest you, to personalize how we communicate with you, or to tailor the content of communications we send you.

If you prefer, you can choose to opt out of these. Personalizing the content means it includes information reflecting your interest in our pages’ content, offers, or promotions that we think might interest you, and to improve how we respond to your needs.

Name Category How to Block
CookieConsent Strictly Necessary Blocking Information
PHPSESSID Strictly Necessary Blocking Information
_ga_9999999999 Marketing/Analytics Blocking Information
_ga Marketing/Analytics Blocking Information

WHAT ARE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES?

Third-party cookies are cookies placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting. These cookies may be used anonymously to remember a user’s browsing history, allowing relevant advertisements to be delivered to the user. This type of cookie can be blocked by a user through browser settings.

Please note that we have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of third parties; however, third parties are obligated to comply with applicable laws and the privacy policies of the site owner.

Below, you will find a list of potential third-party cookies:

Name Category Website/Company How to Block
N/A N/A N/A Blocking Information

WHAT ARE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES?

Third-party cookies are cookies placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting. These cookies may be used anonymously to remember a user's browsing history, allowing relevant advertisements to be delivered to the user. This type of cookie can be blocked by a user through browser settings.

Please note that we have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of third parties; however, third parties are obligated to comply with applicable laws and the privacy policies of this site's owner.

Below, you will find a list of potential third-party cookies:

Name Category Website/Company How to Block
N/A N/A N/A Blocking Information

HOW TO STOP COOKIES?

Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.

You can configure your browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific website. However, 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 might be helpful; otherwise, you can use the "help" option of your browser for more details.

Cookie Settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie Settings in Chrome
Cookie Settings in Firefox
Cookie Settings in Safari
Cookie Settings in Microsoft Edge

For cookie settings generated by third parties, you can also consult:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/

Useful Links
If you want to learn more about cookies and their use, we recommend the following links:

All About Cookies
IAB Europe offers the following site to provide more information on online advertising privacy: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, please visit:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Information obtained through cookies is stored securely on web servers, specifically the server hosting our website.

We ensure that our web server complies with high-security requirements concerning information collected through cookies, strictly adhering to the obligations imposed by applicable law.

The information we collect about you through accessing our website will not be shared with third parties.

PERSONAL DATA SECURITY

To protect the confidentiality of data and personal information you transmit while using this website, we maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.

We continuously update and test our security technology. We restrict access to your personal data only to employees who need to know that information to provide you with benefits or services. Additionally, we train our employees on the importance of confidentiality and maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information.

If a personal data breach occurs, we will do everything to eliminate it and evaluate a risk level associated with the breach in accordance with our personal data breach policy. If it is determined that the breach may result in physical, material, or non-material harm to you (e.g., discrimination, identity theft, fraud, or financial loss), we will contact you without undue delay unless the law provides otherwise. All our efforts will be made in full cooperation with the competent supervisory authority.

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 duplicate or replicate on other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for malicious purposes. Because they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and across multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and consistently mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware scanning processes.

In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of acceptance for cookies, validity periods, and automatic deletion after a user has visited a particular site.

Because identity protection is highly valuable and represents the right of every Internet user, it is recommended to be aware of the potential problems cookies can create. Because information is constantly transmitted back and forth between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes in the data transmission process, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. Although very rare, this can occur if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through insecure channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is essential to be cautious when choosing the most suitable method to protect personal information.

CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY

We may update this information document from time to time by publishing a new version on this website.

Given that laws regarding personal data protection, interpretations by state bodies, and recommendations from supervisory authorities change and improve from time to time, this privacy notice and terms of use are also expected to change. We reserve the right to modify this information document at any time, for any reason, and without notice. Any changes to our privacy policy will be displayed on this page so that you are aware of our policies. The provisions contained in this document replace all previous notices or statements regarding our privacy practices and terms governing the use of this website.

TIPS FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE NAVIGATION BASED ON COOKIES

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most frequently visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will not allow user access to the most widespread and commonly used sites, including YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

Here are some tips to help ensure you navigate safely with cookies:

  • Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable security level for your use of cookies.
  • If cookies do not bother you and you are the sole user of the computer, you can set long expiration terms for storing browsing history and personal access data.
  • If you share access to your computer, you might consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is a way to access cookie-placing websites and delete any visit information when closing the browsing session.
  • Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.

Many anti-spyware applications include detection of site attacks. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting weaknesses in older browser versions.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet—both local and international. With a clear understanding of their operation and benefits, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet with confidence.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS

If you have any questions about your personal information or wish to exercise your rights or have concerns or complaints, please contact us by sending an email to the data protection officer at info@apexasset.eu.

If you want us not to use the information you provided, please send an email to info@apexasset.eu with the title "Do not use my data" and your name.

To update or correct your personal data, please contact the data protection officer at info@apexasset.eu.