Cookie policy

Cookie Policy

AThis policy refers to cookies and web pages operated by www.kodyart.com.

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that will be stored on the computer, mobile device, or other equipment of a user accessing the internet. The cookie is installed at the request of a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information from the user's hard drive).

About Cookies

This website uses its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each user's needs and interests.

We use two types of cookies: session and persistent. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user's device until the session ends or the application (web browser) is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user's device for a period defined by the cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.

The cookies used by www.kodyart.com (own or third-party) include: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel.

The Role of Cookies in “Web 2.0”

In what we call “Web 2.0,” cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivering multiple services that users enjoy on the internet, such as:

• Personalizing certain settings such as: the language in which a website is displayed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, keeping options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering these options) – thereby generating shopping cart flexibility (accessing previous preferences by clicking the "forward" and "back" buttons).
• Cookies provide valuable feedback to website owners on how their sites are used by users, allowing them to make the sites more efficient and accessible.
• Allow multimedia applications or other types of content from other sites to be included on a given site to create a more valuable, useful, and enjoyable browsing experience.
• Improve the effectiveness of online advertising.

What is an "Internet Cookie"?

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "cookie") is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, that is stored on a user's computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the Internet.

The cookie is installed at the request of a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome).

A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the lifespan of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web server.

Cookie Characteristics

Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used, and in most cases, they do not personally identify Internet users. Some cookies are used only for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, while some cookies are stored and reused each time the user returns to that website ("persistent cookies"). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through browser settings.

Purposes of Using Cookies

• Website performance cookies
• Visitor analytics cookies
• Geotargeting cookies
• Registration cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Third-party advertising provider cookies

Classification of Cookies

Necessary Cookies:

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples of cookies set by Kodyart Gallery:

• Cookie Consent Display – Stores the user's consent for the use of cookies on the current domain
• Account Login – Used to identify the user in the database and allow authentication
• Shopping Cart – Used to store or display products added to the shopping cart
• Message Hiding – Used to hide certain messages such as newsletter subscription teasers/pop-ups, messages regarding product delivery delays, marketing messages such as discount vouchers, online chat, etc.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow a site to remember information that changes based on how the site behaves or appears, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Examples of cookies set by Kodyart Gallery:

• Product Sorting – Used to store or modify the sorting of products within categories
• Display Type – Used to store or modify the display type of products chosen in categories, such as list format, table format.
• Number of Products per Page – Used to store or modify the number of products displayed per page.

Statistical Cookies

Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with their sites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples of cookies set by Kodyart Gallery:

• Referral (ref) – Used to store the promotion medium through which the user accessed this website
• Analytics – Used to measure traffic generated on the website and to understand how users interact with the site
• Experiments – Used to display different content on the website to enhance the user experience
• Affiliate – Used to store the affiliate through which the user arrived at the website and completed an order.

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a user-friendly browsing experience tailored to each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some sites unusable.

Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising, but it will no longer be able to take your preferences and interests into account, as reflected in your browsing behavior.

Cookies ARE NOT viruses!

They use plain text formats. They are not made of code pieces, so they cannot be executed or self-run. As a result, they cannot duplicate or replicate across networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and across multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing, based on cookies

Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are nearly inevitable. Disabling cookies will prevent users from accessing the most popular and widely used websites such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.

• Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a comfort level of security for you when using cookies.
• If you do not 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 may want to set your browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close the browser. This is an option to access sites that place cookies and erase any visited information when the browsing session is closed.
• Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.

Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. Thus, they prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure to always keep your browser updated. Many of the cookie-based attacks occur by exploiting weaknesses in older versions of browsers.

Security and privacy

Cookies ARE NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made of code pieces, so they cannot be executed or self-run. As a result, they cannot duplicate or replicate across networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes if vulnerabilities are exploited. Since they store information about users' preferences and browsing history, both on a specific site and across multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.

Generally, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, expiration periods, and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain website.

Other security aspects related to cookies:

Since identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is important to know what potential issues cookies may cause. Because they constantly transmit information in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person interferes 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 improper cookie settings on servers. If a website does not ask the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels. The attackers then use this information to access certain sites unauthorized. It is very important to be cautious when choosing the most suitable method for protecting personal information.

Modern browsers offer privacy settings for managing cookies. For more details, see:

• Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
• Cookie Settings in Opera
• Cookie settings in Mozilla Firefox
• Cookie settings in Google Chrome
• Cookie Settings in Safari

Conclusions

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet – both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so you can browse the internet with confidence.

Disabling and refusing to accept cookies can make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean you will no longer see or receive online advertisements.

It is possible to set your browser not to accept these cookies or to allow cookies from a specific site. However, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

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

Useful resources

To understand these settings, the following links may be helpful, or you can use your browser’s “help” option for more details.

For third-party cookie settings, you can also consult the website: www.youronlinechoices.com/ro/