Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 2026
Platform: CIOMIRTAN - ciomirtan.com
Operator: Andrei Ciomirtan
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how CIOMIRTAN uses them, what choices you have regarding their use, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device - computer, tablet, or mobile phone - when you visit a website. They allow the platform to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more consistent experience across visits.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They store only the information they are given, and only the website that placed them can read them.
2. What Technologies We Use
In addition to standard cookies, CIOMIRTAN may use the following similar technologies:
- Local Storage - browser-based storage used to remember your reading position, font preferences, and theme settings.
- Session Storage - temporary storage cleared automatically when you close your browser.
- Pixel Tags - small transparent images used to track whether an email or page was opened (used only when analytics cookies are accepted).
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active - cannot be disabled.
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. Without them, core features such as login, reading access, and account security would not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Keeps you securely logged in | 30 days |
| consent_status | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| reader_access | Validates authorized access to book content | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Disabled by default - requires your consent.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Session identification | 24 hours |
Personalization Cookies
Disabled by default - requires your consent.
These cookies remember your reading preferences to provide a personalized experience across sessions.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| reader_prefs | Saves font and display settings | 6 months |
| book_history | Remembers recently viewed titles | 3 months |
| ui_theme | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 6 months |
Marketing Cookies
Disabled by default - requires your consent.
These cookies may be used to display relevant content and track the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. They are only activated if you explicitly accept marketing cookies through the consent panel.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Ad performance tracking | 3 months |
| ads_session | Internal | Campaign source tracking | 30 days |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You are in full control of which cookies are active on your device. You can manage your preferences in three ways:
- Option 1 - Privacy Banner: On your first visit, you can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your selection.
- Option 2 - Account Preferences: Go to Account Settings -> Privacy -> Cookie Preferences and update your choices at any time.
- Option 3 - Browser Settings: You can delete or block cookies directly from your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may affect platform functionality.
Browser-specific instructions:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on CIOMIRTAN are placed by third-party services we use to improve the platform. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | google.com/privacy |
| Meta (Facebook) | Marketing (if accepted) | facebook.com/privacy |
CIOMIRTAN does not sell cookie data or share personal information with third parties for purposes other than those listed above.
6. Cookie Consent and GDPR Compliance
CIOMIRTAN operates in compliance with GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC), and Romanian Data Protection Law (Law No. 190/2018).
Under GDPR, you have the right to access the data collected about you, withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing, request deletion of personal data associated with optional cookies, and lodge a complaint with the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP) at dataprotection.ro.
7. Retention Periods
Cookies are stored only for as long as necessary for their stated purpose. Strictly necessary cookies expire at the end of your session or within 30 days. Optional cookies expire within the timeframes listed in Section 3 above, or earlier if you withdraw consent.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or platform features. When this happens, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform consent banner.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Andrei Ciomirtan