1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy describes how ASOCIAȚIA CARE FOR DOGS (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.carefordogs.ro (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).
This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, as certain cookies may involve the processing of personal data. By using the Website, users express their consent regarding the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to the options expressed through the consent banner.
The Operator may periodically update this policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Any modifications will be published on this page.
2. Information about the Operator
The Website is managed by:
ASOCIAȚIA CARE FOR DOGS
Phone: +40 743 077 595
Email: contact@carefordogs.ro
3. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device (computer, phone, tablet) when accessing a website. Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, allowing the device to be recognized and improving the browsing experience.
Cookies do not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information from the user’s device. They operate only within the web browser used.
4. Purpose of using cookies
We use cookies for several legitimate purposes:
• Ensuring the technical and security functionality of the Website;
• Remembering user preferences (e.g. language, settings);
• Analyzing traffic and visitor behavior to improve content;
• Providing relevant and personalized advertising content;
• Preventing fraud and improving security.
5. Types of cookies used
a) Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and cannot be disabled. They allow, for example, user authentication, page navigation, and access to secure areas.
Legal basis: legitimate interest of the Operator (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and the exception provided by Art. 4(5) of Law 506/2004.
b) Functional cookies (preferences)
These cookies store user preferences (language, display settings, etc.) to provide a personalized browsing experience.
Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
c) Analytics / statistics cookies
These cookies collect anonymous and aggregated data about how visitors use the Website (e.g. pages visited, visit duration) in order to improve its content and structure.
Examples:
• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) – for traffic analysis and error detection.
• Other performance measurement tools.
Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
d) Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant and personalized ads, both on the Website and on other online platforms. They may track user activity across different websites to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
• Facebook Pixel – for remarketing;
• Google Ads / DoubleClick – for targeted campaigns;
• YouTube – for embedded video content.
Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
6. Third-party cookies
Certain sections of the Website may contain elements from third-party providers (e.g. social media buttons, embedded videos), which may place their own cookies.
The Operator does not control these cookies and is not responsible for the practices of these third parties. We recommend consulting the cookie policies of the respective providers (Google, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) for further details.
7. User consent
On first access to the Website, users will see a consent banner (CookieYes), which allows them to:
• accept all cookie categories;
• refuse all optional cookies;
• selectively choose accepted cookie categories;
• later modify their preferences via the “Modify settings” button permanently available on the Website.
Optional cookies will not be placed without the user’s explicit consent.
8. Cookie storage duration
• Session cookies: stored temporarily and deleted automatically when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: remain on the device for a defined period or until manually deleted by the user.
The specific duration for each cookie is displayed in the CookieYes banner.
9. Cookie control and deletion
Users can control and delete cookies in several ways:
• Through the CookieYes banner settings;
• Through browser settings (acceptance, blocking, selective deletion);
• Through dedicated cookie-blocking extensions.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website.
Useful guides:
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
10. User rights
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, users have the following rights:
• Right of access to data collected through cookies;
• Right to rectification or deletion;
• Right to restrict or object to processing;
• Right to data portability;
• Right to withdraw consent;
• Right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP).
To exercise these rights, you can contact the Operator using the contact details provided in section 2.
11. Security and confidentiality
The cookies used do not contain confidential information and cannot be used to access other data on the user’s device. All data collected through cookies is processed under secure and confidential conditions, in accordance with applicable law.
12. Policy updates
This Policy may be periodically updated to reflect legal or technical changes. The updated version will be published on this page, indicating the date of the latest update.
Last updated: March 2026