Cookies

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What are cookies?

A cookie is a file (a set of data) that a program displays a website can create on a visitor’s device that provides Internet access. The cookie is sent by the web server to the visitor’s browser and then returned by the browser to the server. Cookies contain only data, i.e. they do not contain executable files, viruses or spyware and do not have access to the data on the user’s hard drive.

(A cookie is an encrypted set of data, a path that can only be interpreted in conjunction with that server. The user’s own data is stored on the server, not the cookie. (All websites use cookies.))

What can cookies be used for?

These files allow the user’s device used to access the Internet to be identified, thus displaying relevant content tailored to the user’s needs. For example, pages that are only accessible with a username and password would not work without cookies. Cookies make the user easier to browse and help the website to provide the most convenient service possible. For example, cookies are used to compile anonymous visitor statistics for our sites, which provide valuable information about Resultator.com users’ page usage habits. Using the obtained statistical results, we can shape the structure and content of the page according to the needs, all while maintaining the anonymity of the users.

What cookies do we use?

Resultator.com uses two types of cookies: intermittent and permanent. Periodic cookies are temporary files that remain on a user’s device until the end of the logged-in period or when the application (browser) is closed. Persistent cookies are present on the user’s device for the time specified in their parameter or until they are manually deleted.

Name: pll_language
Purpose: Operational process
Description: Used to store the selected language of the website.

Name: _ga, _gid,
Purpose: Performance
Description: These cookies used by Google Analytics. Google Analytics collects aggregated data about your use of our site (e.g., how many people visited certain pages, how many people visited your site, etc.)

Name: cookie_notice_accepted
Purpose: Operational process
Description: Stores information about whether the user has accepted the use of cookies.

What do we use cookies for?

During a visit, the website may place cookies on the user’s internet device for the following purposes:

Record the fact of login
Using the webshop cart function
Using the chat window
Website performance measurement
Browsing analysis
Measuring subscription habits
Display relevant ads
Do cookies contain personal information?

Most cookies do not require any personal information to work effectively. Accordingly, in the vast majority of cases, the cookie does not identify the particular user. If we still collect personal information when you use certain cookies, we will only use it for the purpose of making it easier for you to use certain features. For example, we make the login information memorable for the browser. This data is stored in such a way that it cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons, and the cookie itself does not contain personal data, only the access key to the data stored on the server, but also in encrypted form.

How can we delete cookies?

By default, browsers used to access web pages allow cookies to be placed on your device. Information on how to handle cookies can be found in your browser settings. These settings can be changed so that the automatic handling of cookies is blocked by the browser, or in all cases send a notification to the user if a cookie has been sent to the device. It is important to know that disabling / restricting the use of cookies may adversely affect the operation of certain features of the site, such as ordering or logging in.

Why are cookies important on the Internet?

Nowadays, cookies are essential for the efficient operation of the Internet. They help the user to browse comfortably through the needs and interests they are familiar with, and store data without which certain functions of the websites will not work. Popular social networking sites (Facebook, Google+, etc.) and online services (such as the Gmail or Resultator.com admin interface) are simply inoperable without the use of cookies.

You should know that restricting or disabling cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertisements. All it takes is that the ads that appear are unable to take into account your browsing habits, so they are not tailored to your needs and interests.

Security and data security factors.

Cookies are NOT viruses! Cookies store plain text, are not code snippets. They cannot be run, so they cannot be considered programs, including viruses.

However, it is important to emphasize that cookies can also be used for negative purposes. They store information about the user’s needs and navigation history. Through cookies, information flows continuously between the website and the browser in both directions. So that if an attacker (hacker) interferes with the transmission of data, the information stored by the cookie can be traced.

Customize your browser’s cookie settings!

Each of the state-of-the-art browsers is capable of customizing your browser settings for cookies. So that you can use cookies in addition to using cookies, even while providing convenient Internet access. If you use your computer only, you can set a longer expiration time for recording your browsing history and storing personal information.

If you share your computer with others, (such as in an Internet cafe), you may want to delete the information your browser remembers after each use. Or use an “incognito” window to browse. This gives you the opportunity to visit sites that place cookies on your machine in a secure manner.

Update your antispyware and anti-virus software regularly! In many cases, antispyware software monitors browsing in real time. It alerts you if a user wants to load an insecure page.

A significant proportion of attacks occur through browser vulnerabilities. The older the version of a browser, the more such weaknesses it has. Always install the latest version of your browser! You should check to see if there is a newer version of your browser at least once a month.