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Cookie Usage Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

AKULA CAPITAL S.R.L. (hereinafter referred to as "Company", "we", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Expaterra platform (hereinafter referred to as "Platform") to enhance your user experience. This Cookie Usage Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, their purposes, and how you can manage them.

Please note: We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more detailed information about our data processing practices, please refer to our GDPR Compliance Policy, where we outline our obligations and your rights under GDPR.

Company Contact Information:

  • Address: Romania, Ilfov, Pantelimon, Str. Tineretului 61B, 077145
  • Email: info@akula.ro
  • Phone: +40744622959

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They are used to store a small amount of information about your activities and preferences to improve the functionality of the website and your user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, we cannot provide the services you request.

  • Examples: User authentication, storing items in the shopping cart.

2.2. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember your choices (e.g., language, region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  • Examples: Saving language settings, displaying personalized content.

2.3. Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform by providing information about the pages visited, the time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This allows us to improve the performance of the Platform.

  • Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar.

2.4. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track user activity on the Platform to display relevant advertisements and marketing messages that align with your interests.

  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads.

2.5. Third-Party Cookies

The Platform may contain cookies set by third-party services such as social networks or video hosting services.

  • Examples: "Share" buttons on social networks, embedded videos from YouTube.

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1. For Authentication and Security:

  • User Login: Enables secure access to your account.
  • Fraud Prevention: Protects against unauthorized access and fraudulent activities.

3.2. For Personalization and User Experience:

  • Saving Settings: Remembers your language and regional preferences.
  • Personalized Content: Displays content tailored to your interests.

3.3. For Analysis and Research:

  • Usage Analytics: Understand how you use the Platform to improve features and services.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and optimize the performance of the Platform.

3.4. For Marketing and Advertising:

  • Targeted Advertising: Display advertising content that matches your interests.
  • Campaign Evaluation: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

4. Cookies from the Stripe Payment System

Please Note: When processing payments, we use a third-party payment system, Stripe, which may set its own cookies to ensure the security of transactions and prevent fraud. Stripe acts as an independent data processor. You can review Stripe’s Cookie Policy on their website. We recommend that you review this policy separately.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies or to notify you when new cookies are being sent.

  • Deleting Cookies: You can delete cookies that are already stored on your device.
  • Blocking Cookies: You can set your browser to block cookies. However, this may affect the functionality of the Platform.

5.2. Cookie Management Tool on the Platform

We provide a cookie management tool directly on the Platform. You can select which types of cookies you agree to accept.

5.3. Opting Out of Analytical Cookies

Some third-party services offer the option to opt out of their cookies:

6. Changes to the Cookie Usage Policy

We may update this Cookie Usage Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective upon their publication on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed about any changes.

7. Privacy and Personal Data

Information collected through cookies may include personal data. We process such data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and our GDPR Compliance Policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Usage Policy or our practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@akula.ro
  • Address: Romania, Ilfov, Pantelimon, Str. Tineretului 61B, 077145
  • Phone: +40744622959

We strive to ensure transparency in our use of cookies and protect your privacy. Thank you for trusting Expaterra.