User Information Notice Regarding the Use of Cookies on www.sergiana.ro
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text file containing information downloaded to your device when you visit (for the first time) a website. This cookie is then sent back on each subsequent visit to the originating website or to another website that recognizes it. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a device and provide a more efficient and personalized browsing experience.
What is NOT a cookie?
Cookies are not viruses. They use plain text formats and are not composed of pieces of code, which means they cannot be executed or self-run. Consequently, cookies cannot duplicate or replicate themselves across networks to run or replicate again.
What types of cookies are used?
www.sergiana.ro uses both first-party cookies and third-party cookies on its websites.

First-party cookies are cookies used by www.sergiana.ro when you visit one of our websites and include the following categories:
- Technical cookies – Essential for the correct functioning of the website. These cookies allow you to navigate between different sections and use specific functionalities.
- Session cookies – Temporary cookies that enable fast and simple navigation across the website.
- Persistent cookies (or tracking cookies) – These last across multiple sessions and remain in the browser for a defined period after the session ends (unless deleted).
- Functional cookies – These ensure the proper operation of the website and allow it to remember your preferences (e.g., language, username, or region). They provide enhanced, personalized functionality so that you don’t have to reselect your options each time you visit.

Third-party cookies are placed by external services when visiting www.sergiana.ro and may include:
- Performance cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) – These gather anonymized, aggregated information about your online behavior (browser type, IP address, operating system, referring domain, pages visited, visit duration, date/time of visit, etc.) for statistical purposes and to generate visitor profiles.

The cookies we use do not collect information that personally identifies you, and we cannot identify you through these cookies. Our website may contain links to third-party websites (external content, links, plug-ins) that are not owned or operated by www.sergiana.ro. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites.
How do you provide your consent?
When visiting our site for the first time, a banner will appear at the bottom of the screen containing a message about cookies. By clicking the confirmation button in the popup displayed on your first visit or by continuing to browse, you provide implicit consent for cookie use in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have configured your browser to reject cookies.
How can you reject cookies?
You may withdraw your consent at any time by deleting cookies from your browser. Cookie settings are typically found in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. The following links may help you better understand how to manage cookie settings (or you can consult your browser’s 'Help' function):

- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/safari

Note: Modifying your browser settings to reject cookies may affect your ability to access certain sections of our website. You can change your browser settings at any time.