Cookie
policy
Last updated: 16 January 2025
Introduction
Section 01This Cookie Policy explains how the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience on the website www.asro.ro.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What are cookies?
Section 02Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website work properly and provide a personalised experience for the user.
Types of cookies used on www.asro.ro
Section 03ASRO uses the following categories of cookies:
3.1. Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
These cookies are mandatory for the website to work properly and cannot be disabled.
They are used for:
- Ensuring user security and authentication
- Remembering the session of logged-in users
- Managing cookie consent preferences
List of essential cookies:
| Cookie | Domain | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Necessary” category. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Functional” category. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Performance” category. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Analytics” category. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Advertisement” category. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | www.asro.ro | Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user’s consent for the cookies in the “Others” category. | 1 year |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | asro.ro | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on the ASRO website, to determine whether the browser can display emojis correctly. | Session |
3.2. Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about website usage to help us improve its content and structure.
List of analytics and performance cookies:
| Cookie | Domain | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | asro.ro | Installed by Google Analytics, this cookie calculates visitor, session and campaign data and tracks website usage for analytics purposes. It stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| _ga_NMEDXCN9ET | asro.ro | Set by Google Analytics to store and count page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
Disabling these cookies does NOT affect the functioning of the website.
3.3. Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences (e.g. language, display settings).
Examples:
- lang – saves language preferences
- wp-settings – saves display preferences for authenticated users
Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
These cookies can be disabled from your browser settings.
How can you control cookies?
Section 044.1. Managing cookies through browser settings
Users can control and disable cookies from their browser settings, as follows:
- Google Chrome:Chrome settings
- Mozilla Firefox:Firefox settings
- Microsoft Edge:Edge settings
- Safari:Safari settings
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
4.2. Managing cookies directly on the ASRO website
ASRO offers users a cookie consent management panel, which allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Select only certain categories of cookies
- Refuse all non-essential cookies
This panel is available on your first visit to the website and in the “Cookie settings” section of the footer.
Is data collected through cookies shared with third parties?
Section 05ASRO may share data collected through cookies with third-party providers, such as:
- Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
- Facebook (for marketing campaigns)
- Hosting and security providers
ASRO does NOT sell or distribute users’ data to third parties without explicit consent.
Data collected through cookies is NOT transferred outside the EU/EEA without adequate safeguards.
Cookie retention period
Section 06- Session cookies – are deleted automatically when the user closes the browser.
- Persistent cookies – are kept for between 30 days and 2 years, depending on their purpose.
- Marketing cookies – are kept for between 3 and 12 months, according to the third parties’ settings.
Changes to the cookie policy
Section 07ASRO reserves the right to update this policy periodically. The most recent version will be available on www.asro.ro.
If the changes are significant, users will be notified by a notice on the website.
Last updated: 16 January 2025
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