Cookie Policy

 Some useful information about cookies and device identifiers

1.What is a "cookie"?

An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply "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 a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) and is completely "passive" (it does not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access information on the user's hard drive). The cookie stores certain information (for example, preferred language or web page settings), which your browser can re-transfer to us when you access the web page again (depending on the lifetime of the Cookie).

Cookies themselves do not require personal information in order to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

2.What types of cookies are there?

There are several types of cookies. They are classified according to their lifespan, role and source, as follows:

a) Types of cookies depending on their lifespan

Session cookies

These are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder so that it remembers them until the user leaves the respective site or closes the browser window (e.g. when logging in/out of a webmail account or on social networks)

Persistent cookies

These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (and depend on the cookie's default lifespan). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting – known as 'third party cookies' – which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests so that advertising can be delivered to them in a way that is more relevant to them.

b) Types of cookies depending on their role

Strictly necessary cookies

These types of cookies are necessary for websites to function properly. Strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate the site and take advantage of its features. Without these cookies, we will not be able to provide certain features, such as automatically redirecting to the least busy server or remembering your favorites list.

Functional Cookes

Functional cookies record information about the choices that users make and also allow us, the website operators, to personalize the website according to the user's requirements. For example, cookies can be used to save category/segment preferences.

Performance and analysis cookies

These types of cookies allow website operators to monitor visits and traffic sources, how users interact with the website or certain sections of the website. The information provided by analysis cookies helps operators understand how visitors use the websites and then use this information to improve the way the content offered to users is presented.

Targeting and advertising cookies

These cookies can provide the ability to monitor users' online activities and establish user profiles, which can then be used for marketing purposes. For example, cookies can be used to identify the products and services a user has liked, and this information can then be used to send appropriate advertising messages to that user.

c) Cookie-uri first party vs cookie-uri third party

Each cookie has a "controller" (ie the website/Internet domain) that places that cookie.

First party cookies are placed by the Internet domain/website accessed by the user (whose address appears in the browser's address bar). For example, if the user visits www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro, and the domain of the cookie placed on his computer is www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro, then it is a first party cookie.

A third-party cookie is placed by a different Internet domain/website than the one accessed by the user; this means that the accessed website also contains information coming from a third-party website – for example, an advertising banner that appears on the accessed website. Thus, if the user visits www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro but the cookie placed on his computer has the domain rubiconproject.com, then it is a third-party cookie.

d) Embedded content (buttons, apps and social media widgets)

Web pages allow the implementation of third-party social buttons or widgets, which allow users to interact with the sites whose social buttons or widgets are implemented. User interaction with third-party social buttons or widgets allows the third party to collect certain information about that user, including IP address, page header information, and browser information.

e) How do targeting and advertising cookies work?

In general, data about Internet browsing activity is collected and analyzed anonymously. If this analysis reveals a specific interest, a cookie is placed on the user's computer and this cookie determines which advertisement the user will receive, which is called interest-based advertising.

Interest-based advertising is a way to deliver ads on the websites you visit and make them more relevant to your interests. Common interests are grouped based on previous browsing activity, and users are only served advertising that matches their interests. This way, advertising is relevant and as useful as possible.

To better understand...

Imagine that you want to buy or rent a house or an apartment. Visit the section of a specialized website (egwww.openhouse-imobiliare.ro) and view some ads for houses or apartments.

The next time you browse online, when you go online to read, for example, a news article or the page of an online store, you will be presented with a real estate ad published by a specialized site (such as www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro).

You will receive these specially personalized advertising messages because you and others like you have shown a high interest in these services and, thus, you have been included in a certain segment of users (e.g. users who are looking for real estate offers, from certain areas, with certain characteristics). In this way, the web experience can be improved by reducing the number of advertisements that are not of interest.

3.What types of cookies and device identifiers do we use?

You have the possibility to withdraw your consent to the use of Cookies (except for necessary cookies) at any time by changing the options in the corresponding cookie settings available here.

Of course, you can set your browser to block necessary cookies, but the Site may not function properly. Also, disabling other types of cookies (other than necessary ones) may affect the functioning or your experience when using the Site.

– Necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro and benefit from its features. Without these cookies, we will not be able to offer certain features, such as automatically redirecting to the least busy server or retaining your wish list.

-Functional cookies

Functional cookies record information related to the choices you have made and also allow us to adapt Imobiliare.ro to suit your needs and requests.

-Performance and analysis cookies

These types of cookies help us understand how Users use www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro We use this data only for the purpose of improving the Services and the performance of the www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro website. Here are some examples of how we use this data:

a) Information regarding the section/sections of the Site visited more frequently to help us improve the Users' browsing experience;

b) Management and resolution of any errors in the functioning of the Site;

c) Design testing to improve the way the Site looks and functions.

Analysis services through Google Analytics www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc., headquartered at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google").

Based on your consent, Google will analyze on our behalf how you use our website. For this purpose, we use, among other things, the Cookies detailed in the table above. The information collected by Google regarding your use of www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro (for example, the referring URL, our web pages you visit, your browser type, language settings, your operating system, screen resolution) will be sent to a Google server in the United States, where it will be stored and analyzed; the corresponding results will subsequently be made available to us in an anonymized form. In this process, data relating to traffic data will not be assigned to the full IP address you use. We have activated the IP anonymization function offered by Google on our website, so that the last 8 digits (IPv4 type) or the last 80 bits (IPv6 type) of the IP address you use are deleted. Furthermore, Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Privacy Shield standards, which ensures an adequate level of data protection with regard to data processing by Google in the USA.

For more information about Google Analytics, please see the Google Analytics Terms of Service, Google Analytics security and privacy principles, and Google Privacy Policy.

 -Targeting and advertising cookies, pixel-type remarketing or retargeting analysis tool used by www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro

Cookies and targeting technologies (such as small image files also known as clear gifs, pixel tags or single-pixel gifs, which allow, for example, counting users who have visited pages or who have opened messages sent by email) for advertising purposes implemented by Dmo invest group allow us to collect data from people who use www.openhouse-imobiliare.ro, as well as other pages administered by Dmo invest group.

This data is then aggregated to create segments of users classified into various categories, without having concrete information regarding the identity of the users included in such segments. This data then allows us to provide users who match these classifications with interest-based or contextual advertising.

We use pixel or web beacon analysis tools in our online advertising activity.

The pixel is an analytics tool that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising activities carried out through our providers of such solutions by understanding the actions that users take on our site. We use the data provided by the pixel to ensure that our advertisements are displayed to the right people or to build audiences for advertising.

Our providers of such analytics and advertising are:

-Google (details on how Google processes data are available here and in the Google Privacy Policy).

-Facebook (details on how Facebook processes data are available here Privacy).

-Youtube (details on how Youtube processes data are available here Privacy Policy)

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 browser's "help" option for more details.

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

Cookie settings in Firefox

Cookie settings in Chrome

Cookie settings in Safari

-Useful links

If you would like to learn more about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:

Microsoft Cookies guide

All About Cookies

For more details regarding privacy issues, you can also access the following links: http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/oug_13_2012_modificare_prelucrare_date_caracter_personal_protectia_vietii_private_comunicatii_electronice.php http://www.guardian.co.uk/info/cookies