Cookie Policy
Information about cookies
Our website uses cookies. These are files that store information in your web browser to which you need to give consent.
We use cookies according to the Act C of 2003 on electronic commercial services, in the topic of informational society Act CVIII. of 2001, as well as the regulations of the European Union.
Those websites that operate within the countries of the European Union, consent has to be given when using cookies and storing them on the user’s computer on other devices.
- Policy for using cookies
This policy refers to the cookies used on the website of rolandritter.com.
- What are cookies?
Cookies are small files, that contain letters and numbers. Cookies are tools to exchange information between the webserver and the user. These data files cannot be run, they do not contain spy programs or viruses, furthermore they do not have access to the content on the hard drive of the user.
- What can cookies be used for?
With the information provided by cookies internet browsers are easily recognizable, so the users may receive relevant personalized content. Cookies make surfing more comfortable, including needs for online data security and relevant commercials. With the help of cookies, the operators of the website may create anonymous statistics of the visitors’ habits. Using this piece of information, the editors of the site can personalize the content and the design even further.
- What kind of cookies are there?
There are two types of cookies used on websites:
- Temporary cookies, which are only stored until leaving the site.
- Permanent cookies, which are stored on the device for longer depending on the settings of the browser, and until you decide to delete them.
- Third party cookies, which are placed on your browser by a third party (e.g.: Google Analytics). These cookies are placed in your browser in case you use the services provided by the third party.
Strictly necessary (session-id) cookies:
The use of these is essential to enable you to move around the site and its features. Without them, services, or certain parts may not appear properly.
Analytics or performance cookies:
This enables the operator to distinguish the visitors of the website and collect data of user behavior on the site. These cookies provide you the opportunity to remember your log-in requested by you. These do not gather data suitable for identification, the data is stored in summary and anonymously. (e.g.: Google Analytics)
Functional cookies:
These cookies are responsible for enhancing user experience. They recognize which device you have opened the site from, or the previously consented and stored data: for example, automatic sign in, chosen language, font, or any other element of the website that you previously personalized. These cookies do not track your activities on other websites. The gathered information, however, may contain identifiable data that you consented to.
Aimed or commercial cookies:
Using these, websites can provide you with the most relevant information (marketing). This requires your strict consent. These cookies gather detailed information about your browsing habits.
- Do cookies store personal data?
Most cookies do not contain personal information, users cannot be identified by them. The stored data is required for a more comfortable browsing experience, and they are stored in a way that is it not accessible for unauthorized persons.
- Why are cookies important on a website?
Roles of cookies are to make browsing more comfortable for the user, as using browsing history sets the content and advertisements for the users. Blocking or restricting cookies may result in the malfunction of certain sites. The blocked or restricted cookies do not mean that advertisements do not appear for the user, only their content is not personalized, so they do not follow the users’ needs and interest. Some examples for the use of cookies:
- Displaying products, services and content personalized for the user’s needs.
- Special offers based on the user’s interest.
- Remembering log-in according to your request (remember me).
- Remembering parent control filters for web content (family mode options, safe search functions).
- Restricting frequency of advertisements; the restriction of displaying the same advertisement by a number for the user on the given website.
- Displaying advertisement relevant to the user.
- Geotargeting
- Security and data security features
Cookies are not viruses or spy programs. They are simple text files that cannot be run, therefore cannot be regarded as programs. It is possible that information is hidden (with bad intentions) in the cookies, so they function as spyware. Due to this antivirus and malware programs may require the deletion of these.
The internet is a tool used for browsing and servers are in continuous communication, therefore send date there and back, so if a hacker tries to intervene in the process, they might be able to retrieve information stored in cookies. A reason for this could be the lack of security of the WiFi settings. Taking advantage of this gap, they may be able to retrieve information from cookies.
- Handling and deletion of cookies
Cookies can be deleted and restricted in the settings of the browser in question. Browsers allow the placement of cookies on websites by default. This can be changed in the settings of the browser and delete the already existing ones. Besides, the user may request notification in case the website sends cookies to the device. It is important to emphasize that the restriction or suspension of cookies decreases browser experience, as well as may cause malfunction of the website.
– The settings are usually found under “Options” or “Settings” in the browser. Every browser is different, so please make sure to use “Help” or the following links for the modification of cookie settings:
Managing cookies in Internet Explorer
– If you wish to switch off Google Analytics cookies, you may install a so-called “Google Analytics plug-in” to prevent the website from sending information about you to Google Analytics. You can find more information about this in the following link:
Google Analytics & Privacy or Google Privacy & Terms
- Useful links
If you wish to know more about cookies and their uses:
Microsoft Description of Cookies
Important information: this website was designed to use cookies, turning them off partially or fully may result in the malfunctioning of the website and prevent you from taking advantage of the interactive communication and all the functions. The settings can be changed anytime.
