Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize you and remember your preferences, improving the browsing experience.

2.1. STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES (mandatory)
These cookies are essential for platform operation and cannot be disabled.

Cookies used: - connect.sid - User session management (login, authentication) - _csrf - Protection against CSRF attacks (security) - lang - Remembering selected language - Duration: Session or until logout Purpose: - Authentication and session maintenance - Security (CSRF, XSS protection) - Shopping cart and payment functionality - Remembering language preferences Legal basis: Legitimate interest (does not require explicit consent - Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) 2.2. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES (optional)
These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization.

Cookies used: - user_preferences - User settings and preferences - fane_bot_history - FANE BOT conversation history (for guest users) - Duration: 12 months Purpose: - Saving display preferences - Remembering FANE BOT interactions - Improving user experience Legal basis: Consent (requires explicit acceptance) 2.3. ANALYTICS COOKIES (optional)
These cookies help us understand how you use the platform.

Services used: - Google Analytics (if activated in the future) * Collecting anonymized data about visits * Pages visited, time spent, bounce rates * Demographic analysis (age, gender - anonymized) - Duration: 24 months Purpose: - Understanding site usage - Improving content and features - Performance optimization - Identifying technical issues Legal basis: Consent (requires explicit acceptance) 2.4. MARKETING COOKIES (optional)
These cookies are used to display relevant ads.

Services used: - Currently: NONE - In the future: potentially Facebook Pixel, Google Ads (with consent only) - Duration: 12 months Purpose: - Displaying relevant ads - Remarketing - Measuring campaign effectiveness Legal basis: Consent (requires explicit acceptance)

3.1. Through Cookie Banner:
On first visit, you will see a cookie banner where you can: - Accept all cookies - Reject non-essential cookies - Customize preferences (coming soon) 3.2. Through Browser Settings:
You can manage cookies directly from your browser: Google Chrome: 1. Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data 2. Choose desired option Mozilla Firefox: 1. Options > Privacy & Security 2. Cookies and Site Data Safari: 1. Preferences > Privacy 2. Manage Website Data Microsoft Edge: 1. Settings > Cookies and site permissions 2. Manage and delete cookies 3.3. Consequences:
If you block necessary cookies: - You will not be able to use authentication features - The site will not function correctly - Preferences will not be saved If you block optional cookies: - The site will function normally - We will not be able to improve experience based on your preferences - You will not see personalized content

4.1. Stripe (Payments):
For payment processing, Stripe may set its own cookies. These are necessary for payment functionality and cannot be disabled if you wish to make payments.
Stripe Policy: stripe.com/cookies-policy 4.2. Verification APIs:
IMEI verification APIs do not set cookies in your browser. 4.3. Control:
We have no control over cookies set by third parties. For details about these, consult their privacy policies.

We periodically update this policy to reflect changes in cookie usage. The date of the last update is displayed at the top of the page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

For questions about cookies and data protection:
Email: dpo@imeiguard.ro
DPO: Data Protection Officer