Cookie Policy

1. Cookie Policy
This policy refers to cookies and web pages operated by S.C. PHARMA BRANDS S.R.L. with registered office in Intr. Crișului, no. 1, postal code 077037, Căldăraru village, Cernica commune, Romania.
2. What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, that will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile terminal or other equipment from which the internet is accessed. The cookie is installed by the request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).
3. What Cookies do we use?
We use two categories of Cookies:
4. Cookies strictly necessary for the functionality of the website
Certain cookies are strictly necessary to allow you to explore this website and to use its basic services and features. Without these cookies, for example, you will not be able to access certain secure areas or track your online shopping cart. These cookies cannot be disabled.
5. Optional cookies
We use this type of cookies within our website to allow you to have a better experience using it. The information received from these cookies helps us understand how our visitors use the website in order to improve the quality of the content presented to you and the browsing experience.
Optional cookies include Google Analytics cookies (a web analysis service of Google Inc.). This type of cookies monitors participation and analyzes the success of the website, which are available to S.C. PHARMA BRANDS S.R.L. as statistical data, without the personal data of individual users. We may also use social media cookies (e.g. Facebook), which allow the user to share specific content on social networks through their own account.
When you first access the website, a label will appear warning you of the existence of cookies and requesting your approval to accept them.
If you refuse to accept cookies, the functionality and/or quality of the website content may be affected. We exclude any liability for any loss of functionality and/or quality of the website content in these cases.
6. Do Cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. Personal data collected through the use of Cookies may only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. Such data is encrypted in a way that makes it impossible for unauthorized persons to access them.
7. Deleting Cookies
In general, an application used to access web pages allows Cookies to be saved on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed in such a way that the automatic management of Cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed each time Cookies are sent to his terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing Cookies can be found in the settings area of ​​the application (web browser). Limiting the use of Cookies may affect certain functionalities of the web page.
8. Security and privacy issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or self-run. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate themselves on other networks to run or replicate themselves again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies can, however, be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and on 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 as part of their anti-virus/anti-spyware removal/scanning procedures.

Browsers generally have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration period, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a specific site.

Other security aspects related to cookies:
Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what potential problems cookies can create. Because through them, information is constantly transmitted in both directions 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 happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g. an unsecured WiFi network).

Other cookie-based attacks involve misconfiguring cookies on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. Attackers can then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting personal information.

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 inevitable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user to access the most widespread and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.

Here are some tips that can help you navigate safely with cookies:

Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.

If you don’t mind cookies and are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data.

If you share access to the computer, you can consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is one way to access websites that place cookies and delete any browsing information when you close your browsing session.

Install and update antispyware applications regularly.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of website attacks. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download malicious software.

Make sure your browser is always up to date.

Many cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting vulnerabilities in older browser versions.

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 operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can browse the Internet with confidence.

Disabling and refusing to accept cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to set your browser to no longer accept these cookies or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific site.

All modern browsers offer the ability to change your cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.

To understand these settings, the following links may be useful, otherwise you can use the “help” option of your browser for more details.here to learn more about “Private Browsing” mode and Cookie settings in Firefox;
here to read about “Incognito” mode and Cookie settings in Google Chrome;
here to read about “InPrivate” mode and Cookie settings in Internet Explorer;
here for more information about “Private Browsing” mode and Cookie settings in Safari.