1. Introduction
This cookie usage policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection of information from you when you visit our website, through cookies and other tracking technologies, while respecting your right to the protection of your personal data.
Our cookies do not store personal data such as your name or banking details.
Protecting your information is a permanent responsibility, and we commit to updating this information document periodically as we implement new personal data practices or adopt new privacy policies. For data processing based on consent, we will notify you of any changes and request your additional consent.
Please note that we will not request or receive any type of information from children under 16 years of age.
The information below provides you with more details about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by the website https://www.levisautomobile.ro/. Additionally, there are some useful links related to this topic.
The website https://www.levisautomobile.ro/ is operated by LEVIS AUTOMOBILE SRL, located in Cluj Napoca, Str. Arțarului, nr. 46, ap.2, Cluj County, Unique Registration Code: 27807313. It uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to their needs and interests. Furthermore, we inform you that the website is hosted on proprietary web servers.
2. Legislative Context
In accordance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2002/58/EC (“E-Privacy Directive”) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, we are obliged to manage the personal data you provide through the use of our website securely and only for the specified purposes, in compliance with the provisions of the GDPR Regulation and the E-Privacy Directive.
Specifically, the GDPR Regulation requires us, first, to provide users with the ability to express or, where applicable, withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time, rectify the content of their personal data, or request the transfer of their personal data to another operator. Second, we must inform users about the content of the cookies used on our website, the categories of personal data processed by our cookies, what we do with the information obtained from cookies, and where we store such information. We must also ensure a high level of security for the information collected by cookies, allow users to block any or all cookies from running on our website at any time, and enable users to delete the information collected by cookies.
For more details on the content of these legal provisions, please visit the following links:
3. Your Rights
The GDPR Regulation grants certain rights to data subjects. You have the right to access and rectify (correct) your personal data processed by us if it is inaccurate. You may request that we delete this data or stop processing it, subject to certain exceptions. You may also request that we cease using your data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to file a complaint with the data protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your personal data.
When technically feasible, we will – at your request – provide your personal data to you or transfer it directly to another operator. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable timeframe, we will inform you of the date when the information will be provided. You may also request additional information about the purpose of processing, the categories of personal data involved, the source of the information, and how long it will be stored. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
office@levisautomobile.ro at any time.
Under the law, you, as an individual who uses our products or has any kind of relationship with us, are considered a "data subject," meaning an identified or identifiable natural person. To ensure complete transparency regarding data processing and to allow you to easily exercise your rights at any time, we have implemented measures to facilitate communication between us, the data controller, and you, the data subject.
WARNING! Please exercise your rights reasonably and note that abuse of rights may result in liability.
The contact details for the National Authority for Personal Data Processing Supervision are as follows:
National Authority for the Supervision of Personal Data Processing
Address: Bucharest, G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru Blvd. No. 28-30, Sector 1, Postal Code 010336
Website:
http://www.dataprotection.ro
Email:
anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
Phone:
+40.318.059.211; +40.318.059.212
Fax:
+40.318.059.602
4. Responsibility for Processing Personal Data
We have taken all necessary measures regarding all aspects of personal data protection, and you can contact us with any questions related to the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights under applicable legal provisions. If you have any questions or concerns about how we process your personal data, you can reach us at
office@levisautomobile.ro.
5. Your Consent for Cookie Usage
When you access our website, you will be greeted with a message asking for your consent in accordance with applicable legal provisions regarding the categories of cookies you agree or do not agree to be used during your visit to our site. It is also important to note that by consenting to the use of specific cookies, you agree to the secure storage of the information collected by those cookies.
Until the acceptance/refusal process for the use of cookies is completed, no cookies will be used by our site, except for those necessary for the website to function properly.
Please note that at any time, you will have the ability to block the operation of cookies, as well as delete the information collected by them.
6. What is a “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 the computer, mobile device, or other equipment used by the user to access this site (more details at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie).
A cookie is installed through a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and is completely "passive," meaning it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and it cannot access information from the user’s hard drive.
A cookie consists of two parts: its name and its content or value. Additionally, a cookie's lifespan is determined, and technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when the user returns to the website associated with that web server.
Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.
There are two main categories of cookies:
- Session Cookies – These are temporarily stored in the browser's cookie folder so that the browser remembers them until the user exits the website or closes the browser window.
- Persistent Cookies – These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device for a duration configured by the website that placed them. This type of cookie can be deleted by the user at any time through browser settings.
7. What Are the Advantages of Cookies?
A cookie contains information that links a specific web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox) to a particular web server, specifically the server hosting our website. If a browser accesses that web server again, it can read the information already stored and respond accordingly.
Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience for users and support the efforts of many websites to provide convenient services, such as:
- Online privacy preferences
- Website language options
- Shopping carts
- Relevant advertising
8. What Is the Lifespan of a Cookie?
Cookies are managed by web servers, and their lifespan can vary significantly depending on the purpose for which they are set. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the user leaves the website, while others are stored and reused each time the user returns to the website (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time.
Categories of Cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the website to function efficiently. They do not collect information about you that could be used for advertising or to track your internet activity. Without these cookies, the website will not function properly. If you block these cookies, we cannot predict how the site will perform for you.
- Performance Cookies These cookies are used to analyze how our website operates and to identify ways to improve it, such as understanding which pages are viewed most often or whether users encounter error messages. These cookies do not collect information that can identify you; all data is anonymous. By using our website, you consent to the use of performance cookies. If you block them, we cannot predict how the site will function for you.
- Functionality Cookies These cookies improve your user experience by recording changes you’ve made to the website. The information they collect can be anonymized and is strictly limited to our website. These cookies cannot track your activity on other sites. You can choose to block or allow these cookies, but blocking them may mean that we cannot provide certain services or remember your preferences.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies These cookies are used to share information with third parties we advertise with, such as how you reached our website. They may also help us identify which parts of our site interest you the most. We use this information to show you ads and pages that may interest you, personalize how we communicate with you, and tailor the content of our messages. If you prefer, you can opt out of these cookies. Personalizing content means that it includes information reflecting your interests in our pages or offers and promotions we believe may be relevant to you, improving how we meet your needs.
10. Types of Cookies We Use:
Cookies used for the proper functioning of the website are part of the "mandatory" group and cannot be disabled. These cookies remain active throughout the session.
11. What Are Third-Party Cookies?
Third-party cookies are placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting. They may be used anonymously to record a user's browsing history in order to deliver more relevant advertisements. These cookies can be blocked by the user through browser settings.
Please note that we have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of third parties. However, these third parties are required to comply with the applicable laws and the privacy policies of this website's owner.
12. How Can You Disable Cookies?
Disabling and refusing to accept cookies may render certain websites unusable or difficult to visit and interact with. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer see or receive online advertisements.
You can configure your browser to reject cookies or accept cookies only from specific websites.
All modern browsers allow you to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. For more details on how to modify these settings, the following links may be useful, or you can use the browser's "help" option for additional guidance:
For managing third-party cookie settings, you can also visit:
Your Online Choices
Useful Links
If you would like to learn more about cookies and their uses, we recommend the following resources:
IAB Romania provides additional information on online advertising privacy through this site:
Your Online Choices Romania
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, please visit:
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
13. Storage of Information Captured by Cookies
The information obtained by cookies is securely stored by the web server, which hosts our website.
We assure you that our web server is required to meet high-security standards for the information collected through cookies, and it is obligated to strictly comply with the requirements of applicable law.
The information we collect about you through your access to our website will not be shared with third parties.
14. Data Security
To protect the confidentiality of your data and personal information that you transmit via this website, we maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
We continuously update and test our security technology. Access to your personal data is restricted to employees who need to know that information in order to provide you with benefits or services. Additionally, we train our employees on the importance of confidentiality and maintaining the security of your information.
In the event of a personal data breach, we will take all necessary steps to mitigate the breach and assess the risk associated with it in accordance with our personal data breach policy. If it is determined that the breach may cause physical, material, or non-material harm to you (e.g., discrimination, identity theft, fraud, or financial loss), we will contact you without undue delay, unless the law requires otherwise. All actions will be taken in full cooperation with the competent supervisory authority.
15. Security Aspects Related to Cookies
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats and are not made of executable code, so they cannot be run or self-execute. As a result, they cannot be duplicated or replicated across networks to be run or repeated. Therefore, 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 website and across multiple other sites, cookies can be used as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly flag cookies for deletion during antivirus/anti-spyware scanning procedures.
In general, browsers have built-in privacy settings that provide different levels of acceptance for cookies, expiration times, and automatic deletion after the user visits a specific site.
Because identity protection is extremely valuable and a fundamental right for every internet user, it is important to be aware of the potential issues cookies might cause. Since cookies constantly transmit information between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person interferes during the transmission process, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted. While this is rare, it can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., an unsecured Wi-Fi network).
16. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may update this informational document from time to time by publishing a new version on this website.
Given that data protection laws, interpretations by state bodies, and recommendations from supervisory authorities change and improve over time, this privacy notice and terms of use are expected to change as well. We reserve the right to modify this informational document at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. Any changes to our privacy policy will be displayed on this page so that you are aware of our policies. The provisions in this document supersede all previous notices or statements regarding our privacy practices.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest websites use cookies, they are almost inevitable. Disabling cookies will prevent users from accessing the most widespread and popular websites, such as YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others.
17. Tips for Safe and Responsible Browsing Based on Cookies
Here are a few tips that can ensure you browse securely with cookies:
- Customize your browser settings regarding cookies to reflect a level of security that feels comfortable for you.
- If you don’t mind cookies and are the only person using your computer, you can set long expiration times for storing browsing history and personal access data.
- If you share access to the computer, you might consider setting the browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is a way to visit websites that place cookies and delete any visit information when the browsing session ends.
- Install and regularly update anti-spyware applications.
Many anti-spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of attacks on websites. They prevent the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always updated. Many cookie-based attacks exploit weaknesses in outdated versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to access the best and biggest websites on the internet – both local and international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures to browse the internet confidently.
18. Questions, Clarifications, Complaints
If you have any questions about your personal information, if you wish to exercise your rights, or if you have any concerns or complaints, please contact us by sending an email to:
office@levisautomobile.ro.