Cookie policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser when you visit. They allow the website to recognise later visits, maintain an active session and collect usage statistics.
This policy applies to expertizadiamante.ro, operated by Star Media Advertising SRL. It is prepared in accordance with Romanian Law 506/2004 on personal data processing and privacy in electronic communications, implementing the ePrivacy Directive, and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Cookies used on this website
We use only the categories described below. We do not use behavioural advertising or retargeting cookies.
| Cookie / storage key | Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
exd_session | Strictly necessary (technical) | PHP session: maintaining admin login, passing flash messages between pages and CSRF protection for form submissions. | Browser session | No — exempt under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive; necessary for website operation. |
_ga | Analytics / statistics (third party) | Google Analytics 4: distinguishing visitors using a random identifier. | 2 years | Yes — installed only after consent to analytics. |
_ga_*, e.g. _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Analytics / statistics (third party) | Maintaining the analytics session state for the configured GA4 property. | 2 years | Yes — installed only after consent. |
exd_consent_v2 and legacy exd_consent (localStorage) | Preferences (technical) | Remembering your cookie choice so the banner does not appear on every visit. | Persistent, until browsing data is cleared | No — necessary to respect your choice. |
| localStorage keys for dismissing announcements / newsletter dialogs | Preferences (technical) | Remembering that you closed an announcement or newsletter dialog. | Persistent, until browsing data is cleared | No — related to interface preferences. |
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics 4 is the integrated analytics service that sets cookies. Google may process collected data as an independent controller according to its privacy policy. The site uses GA4's IP privacy handling.
Withdrawing consent
You can withdraw analytics consent at any time using Cookie settings in the footer. You can also:
- Use browser settings: open Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data, or your browser's equivalent, and remove stored data for
expertizadiamante.ro. This removes GA4 cookies and the saved consent preference; the banner will reappear. - Use a browser extension: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to block GA4 collection across websites.
- Use private browsing: localStorage and session cookies are normally removed when the private window closes.
Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of earlier processing or prevent essential website functions.
Policy updates
This policy may be updated to reflect technical or legislative changes. The last update is shown on the page. Please review it periodically.
For cookie questions, contact [email protected].