COOKIE POLICY

The website www.tasteofbucharest.ro  is managed by NEMO INVESTMENT VEHICLE S.A. (hereinafter known as „Radisson“). The website www.tasteofbucharest.ro uses cookies and similar technologies (together generically referred to as „cookies”). The information presented below aims at providing users with more details on the placing, use and management of the cookies used by the www.tasteofbucharest.ro website.

We use cookies in order to ensure the proper functioning of the www.tasteofbucharest.ro website and to optimize its content, as well as in order to analyze traffic and offer the visitors a better experience when browsing the website, including by conducting personalized advertising or marketing activities based on cookies or cookie generated data.

Cookies offer website owners important feedback on the way visitors browse the websites, so that such websites may be more efficient and more accessible.

What is a “cookie”

An “internet cookie” (also known as “browser cookie”, “HTTP cookie” or simply “cookie”) is a file of small dimensions, consisting of letters and numbers which will be stored on the user’s computer, mobile device or other equipment from which internet is accessed.

A cookie consists of two parts: name and content (or value). Technically, only the webserver which sent the cookie may access it again when the user returns to the website associated with such webserver.

The cookies by themselves do not require personal data in order to be used and, in most cases, do not identify internet users, as the information collected through cookies are not of such nature as to lead to the identification of internet users. By means of cookies, the following types of information may however be collected: IP address, geo-location data, data regarding the operating system, data regarding the resolution of the devices being used, information regarding website visits (including the number of visits, the time spent on the website, the manner of accessing the website, user behavior on the website), data regarding organic traffic

Depending on their lifetime, cookies may be classified in session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies have a storage duration that is limited to the length of a user session. When closing the session or the browser, the stored information is deleted.

Persistent cookies are stored in a user’s device for a variable amount of time, longer than the duration of a session, and are not deleted when closing the session or the browser, but at the expiry of said duration.

What are third party cookies?

Content sections from certain websites or certain website functionalities may be provided through third parties/providers (for example, a video). Such third parties may place these cookies on the website (called “third party cookies” since they are not placed by the owner of the website). The third party providers also have to observe the legal regulations in force and the confidentiality policies of the website owner. More details regarding the manner in which these third parties handle the placement and use of cookies and similar technologies may be found in the corresponding policies of such third parties. In the table from the “What cookies does this website use?” section, you can identify the third parties that provide cookies for this website.

What cookies does this website use?

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. These allow the use of basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie name Provider Description Expiration time Type
PHPSESSID panowalks.com Radisson Preserves users session state across page requests end of session HTTP
CookieConsent […]  Saves users’ options regarding the use of cookies on this website. [6 months] HTTP
Account Cookies WordPress Necessary for using/managing your account. […] HTTP
cid Sojern.com (Stripe.com) Necessary for credit card transactions on the website. Allows transactions without storing any credit card information. 2 YEARS HTTP

Statistics cookies

Statistics cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The www.tasteofbucharest.ro website uses these types of cookies only if you express your consent in this respect by ticking the corresponding box from the consent mechanism implemented on this website. This consent may be withdrawn at any time by accessing the “Update your consent section” available in the footer of our website.

Cookie name Provider Description Expiration time Type
_ga Google Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. 2 years HTTP
_gat Google Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 day HTTP
__gid Google Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. 1 day HTTP
collect Google Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across various devices and marketing channels. Session Pixel

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to target advertising to you (behavioral targeting). We can use cookies to link together information about different browsing sessions in order to serve up relevant content/ads. The www.tasteofbucharest.ro website uses these types of cookies only if you express your consent in this respect by ticking the corresponding box from the consent mechanism implemented on this website. This consent may be withdrawn at any time by accessing the “Update your consent section” available in the footer of our website.

Cookie name Provider Description Expiration time Type
_fbp Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. 3 months HTTP
fr Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. 3 months HTTP
Tr Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. Session Pixel
GPS Youtube Registers a unique ID on mobile devices to enable tracking based on geographical GPS location 1 day HTTP
PREF Youtube Registers a unique ID that is used by Google to keep statistics on how the visitor uses youtube videos across different websites.    
pagead/1p-user-list/# Google Unclassified Session Pixel

The name of the used cookies may vary from time to time depending on our campaigns without altering the provider and the purpose of the processing.

Where can information collected by means of cookies be transmitted?

Data collected by means of cookies may be transmitted to the following categories of recipients: website visitors, representatives of Radisson, other natural or legal persons that process personal data on behalf of Radisson as well as to, Facebook and Google.

Data collected by means of cookies may be transmitted to countries within the EU/EEA or outside the EU/EEA (USA, providing a proper guarantee such as the Privacy Shield), as indicated at the following addresses:

Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=ro

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/

Adapt browser settings to cookies

If you are the only person using the computer, you may set long terms of expiry for browsing history. If you share the computer, you may consider setting the browser to delete the browsing data each time you close the browser.

How can I stop the cookies?

For cookies which are not strictly necessary you may withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the “Update your consent” section available in the Cookie Policy.

In addition, users can configure their browser to reject all the cookie files or to alert the user when cookies are sent to the device.

It is important to note that the deactivation or refusal to receive certain types of cookies can make certain sections of the website difficult to view and use.

All the modern browsers offer the possibility to change the settings of cookies. You can configure the settings of the cookies following the instructions below:

  1. On computer
Microsoft Internet Explorer To remove cookies:   Open Internet Explorer. At the top right select “Tools”, point to “Safety”, and then select “Delete browsing history”. Select the “Cookies and website data” check box and then select “Delete”.   To block cookies, for example, in the Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 10:   Open Internet Explorer, select “Tools” and then select “Internet options”. Select the “Privacy” tab, “Advanced” and choose whether you want to block the cookies.   https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Google Chrome To remove cookies:   Open Google Chrome. At the top right select “More”, then Settings”, select “Advanced” and click on “Content settings“. Select “Cookies” and then select “See all cookies and site data”. Select “Remove all”. Confirm by clicking “Clear all”.   To block cookies, for example, by default:   Open Google Chrome. At the top right select “More”, then “Settings”, select “Advanced” and click “Content settings”. Select “Cookies” and turn off the “Allow sites to save and read cookie data” button.   https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Apple Safari To remove cookies:   Open Safari, select “Preferences”, select “Privacy”, select “Manage Website Data”. Select one or more websites, and then click on “Remove” or “Remove All”.   To block cookies:   Open Safari, select “Preferences”, select “Privacy” and click on “Block all cookies”.   https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Mozilla Firefox To remove cookies:   Open Mozilla Firefox, select “Options”. Select “Privacy & Security” and go to the “Cookies and Site Data”. Select the “Manage Data” button and then choose “Remove Selected” and “Remove All”.   To block cookies:   Open Mozilla Firefox, select the menu button and choose “Options”. Select “Privacy & Security” and go to the “Cookies and Site Data”. Select the “Block cookies and site data”.   https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Opera To remove cookies:   Open Opera, select ”Settings”, select “Advanced” and click “Privacy & security”. Select “Content settings”, select “Click Cookies” and click on “Keep local data only until you quit your browser”.   To block cookies:   Open Opera, select ”Settings”, select “Advanced” and click “Privacy & security”. Select “Content settings”, select “Click Cookies” and turn off  “Allow sites to save and read cookie data”.   https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
  • On a smartphone or tablet
Google Chrome Android   To remove cookies:   Open the Google Chrome app. To the right of the address bar, select “More” and then “Settings”. Select “Privacy” and then “Clear browsing data”. Choose a time range, like “Last hour” or “All time”. Check “Cookies, media licenses and site data.” Uncheck all the other items. Select “Clear data” and then “Clear”.   To block cookies:   Open the Google Chrome app. Select “More”, “Settings”. Click on “Site settings” and “Cookies”. Turn “Cookies” off.   https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1  
iOS (Apple)   To remove cookies: Open the Google Chrome app. At the bottom right, select “More” and then “Settings”. Select “Cookies, Site Date”.Uncheck the other items. Select “Clear Browsing Data”, and then”Clear Browsing Data”. Select “Done”. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=1&hl=en
Safari Apple iOS To remove cookies:   Click on the “Home” button, select “Settings“, select “Safari”. Select “Advanced“, and then “Website Data” and then tap “Remove All Website Data”.   To block cookies:   Click on the “Home” button, select “Settings“, and select “Safari”.   Select “Block All Cookies”.   https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265  
Android Browser To remove cookies:   Select the “Menu” button. Select “Settings“, Select one of the option: ”Privacy & Security”, ”Privacy”, ”Security”. Select “Clear Cache“. Confirm the action by clicking on ”OK”, Select ”Clear all cookie data”, Confirm the action by clicking on ”OK”,   To block cookies:   Select the “Menu” button. Select “Settings“. Select one of the options: ”Privacy & Security”, ”Privacy”, ”Security”. De-activate the “Allow cookies” option.

To opt out from the Google Analytics tracking across all websites, please click on the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

The visitors of this website benefit from all the rights provided under the data protection legislation, as follows:

  • Right to be informed;
  • Right of access;
  • Right to rectification;
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
  • Right to restriction of processing;
  • Right to data portability;
  • Right to object;
  • Right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making;
  • Right to address the National Supervisory Authority For Personal Data Processing or the competent courts of law, insofar they consider necessary.

Insofar you require further clarifications or information in relation to the above you may contact us at the following address: info.bucharest@radissonblu.com..  In addition, you can find out more about the manner in which your personal data is being processed in the Privacy Policy.