Cookies Policy
The website www.mypanfluteshop.com uses cookies to offer its visitors a better Internet surfing experience and services adapted to the interests of each visitor. We present bellow the necessary information to inform you about the details of placement, use and administration of cookies used by this website.
Applicability of this policy
This Policy applies to the website www.mypanfluteshop.com.
By using this website, you agree to our method of using cookies, according to this Policy regarding their use.
If you do not agree to our way of using cookies, you have to adjust the settings of your browser.
The deactivation of cookies we use could affect your experience as a user on this website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are files of small sizes, formed by letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other pieces of equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed.
Cookies are installed by the request issued by a web-server to a browser (e.g.: Mozilla Firefox, Chrome).
Cookies are completely ”passive” (do not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information from the hard drive of the user).
A cookie is composed of 2 parts: name and content or the cookie value. The duration of existence of a cookie is definite; technically only the webserver which sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that webserver.
Cookies do not request personal information in order to be used and in most cases, do not identify personally the users of Internet.
There are two large categories of cookies:
- Session cookies: are temporarily stored in the cookies file of the web browser so that it can memorize them until the user gets out of the website or closes the browser window;
- Persistent cookies: are stored on the hard drive of a computer or equipment and are activated again when you visit the website which created that cookie. Persistent cookies include those placed by another website than the website visited by the user at that time. They are known as “third party cookies” respectively cookies placed by third parties. They memorize the interests of a user to deliver as relevant information as possible for him/her.
What is the life of a cookie?
The life of a cookie can significantly vary depending on the purpose for which it was placed. Some cookies are designed for a single use (such as the session cookies), therefore, they are not maintained when the user leaves the website. Other cookies are maintained and reused every time the user returns to the website (persistent cookies). However, the cookies can be erased by the user any time by using the settings of the browser.
What are cookies placed by third parties?
Some content sections of some websites can be provided by the cookies of third parties such as an advertisement. Such cookies can be placed on website and are referred to as cookies placed by third parties because they are not placed by the owner of the website. Such third parties are obliged to respect the legal regulations applicable and the confidentiality policies of the website owner.
Why are cookies important for the Internet?
Cookies represent the key point of efficient functioning of the Internet, they help generate a friendly surfing experience and adjusted to the preferences and interests of each user.
The refusal or deactivation of cookies can make certain websites impossible to use. The refusal or deactivation of cookies does not mean that you will not receive online advertising – only that it will not take into account your preferences and your interests, highlighted by your surfing behaviour.
What type of cookies do we use?
Bu visiting this website we can place the following types of cookies:
- website performance cookies: they memorize the preferences of the user on this website;
- visitor analysis cookies: they tell us if you have visited this website before; the browser will tell us if you have this cookie, and if not, we will generate one;
- registration cookies: they tell us if you are registered or not, shows us the account by which you are registered and if you have permission for a certain service;
| COOKIE NAME | COOKIE TYPE | FIRST OR THIRD PARTY | SESSION OR PERSISTENCE | EXPIRATION TIME | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmt, __utmz, _ga, _gat, _gid | Analyze | Third party | Persistence | 2 years | Analyze |
| woocommerce_*, wp_woocommerce_*, wc_cart_hash_*, wc_fragments_*,wc_cart_hash,wc_fragments | Fundamental | First party | Persistence | Shop | |
| PHPSESSID | Fundamental | First party | Session |
Do cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not request personal information in order to be used and in most cases, do not identify the users of Internet. The personal data can be collected by the use of cookies only to facilitate certain functionalities for the user.
How can you change the cookie settings from your browser?
The applications used for accessing the webpages allow for the saving of cookies on the terminal by default. These settings can be changed so that the autonomous administration of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed every time when cookies are sent to his terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities administration methods of cookies can be found in the settings area of the application (web browser). The limitation of cookies use can affect certain functions of the webpage.
Most of browsers offer the possibility to change the settings of cookies. These settings are usually found in ”options” or in the ”preferences” menu of your browser.
In order to understand these settings, the following links can be useful or you can use the ”Help” option of your browser for more details.
– Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
For the settings of cookies placed by third parties, you can consult the website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com