Technology, education and the future, led by UPT
Technology, education and the future, led by UPT
Politehnica University Timisoara has adopted this Cookie Usage Policy, which, together with the university's Privacy Policy, establishes the framework for the proper functioning and use of the website techtalks.upt.ro.
Taking into account the provisions of EU Regulation No. 679/2016 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union from April 27, 2016, concerning the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, as well as the repeal of Directive 95/46/EC (General DataProtection Regulation), and in compliance with the right to private, family, and personal life, as stipulated in Article 26 of the Romanian Constitution, the Politehnica University of Timișoara has adopted this Cookie Usage Policy. Together with the Data Privacy Policy, it establishes the framework for the proper functioning and use of the techtalks.upt.ro.
The TechTalks website primarily uses Google Analytics services to collect standard information related to a browsing session on the site and details about visitor behavior patterns. This data is gathered through Google Analytics cookies, referred to as First Party Cookies, which are detailed in Section 3 – Cookies used on the website techtalks.upt.ro
Additionally, cookies from Facebook, YouTube, and Google Maps services—identified as Third Party Cookies—are used to connect to these services and provide content to users through them. The way these cookies are used is presented in Section 3 – Cookies used on the website techtalks.upt.ro.
A cookie is a special, often encoded text that is sent to a web browser by a web server and then sent back by the browser each time the website is accessed, allowing for the identification of a user or device. A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie.
An "Internet Cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or simply"cookie") is a small file made up of letters and numbers that is stored on a user's computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the Internet.
The cookie is installed via a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera) and is completely "passive" (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and it cannot access information from the user's hard drive).
A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Additionally, the lifespan of a cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the website associated with that web server.
Cookies themselves do not request personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. There are two main categories of cookies:
These are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder so that the browser can remember them until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g., when logging in or out of a webmail account or social media).
These are stored on a computer's hard drive or device (and generally depend on the predetermined lifespan of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting—known as 'third-party cookies'—which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests, allowing for the delivery of more relevant advertising to users.
The Google Analytics service is used to collect information such as the number of visitors to the site or various pages of interest, the profile of these visitors—such as the IP address of a computer, the type of operating system used, the type of device from which a page was accessed, the type and version of the browser used, demographic data, and whether the user reached one of the UPT website pages via an external link.
For more information on how Google Analytics collects and uses data, please consult the following web resources:
According to the Google Analytics policies: "Analytics offers the anonymizeIp feature in the ga.js JavaScript library and ga('set', 'anonymizeIp', true) in the analytics.js library, allowing site owners to request that all user IP addresses are hidden within the product. This feature is designed to help site owners comply with privacy policies or, in some countries, recommendations from local data protection authorities, which may prohibit the storage of full IP addresses. The anonymization/masking of IP addresses occurs as soon as the data is received by the Analytics collection network, before storage or processing takes place."
Below, you will find the classification and description of the cookies used ont he website techtalks.upt.ro:
If you do not wish to provide the information collected through cookies, you can choose to configure your web browser not to accept cookies. However, in this case, you acknowledge that the website or certain parts/features of it (which use cookies) may not function properly. Disabling cookies is a process that varies depending on the web browser you are using. Below, you will find the necessary information to disable cookies in the main existing browsers. You can also consult the help menu of your web browser for this operation.
The Politehnica University of Timișoara reserves the right to make any additions or changes to this cookie policy. To stay informed about the latest updates, please visit this page periodically to be aware of any modifications or additions made.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited websites, including the largest ones, use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will prevent users from accessing the most popular and widely used sites, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, and others. Here are some tips to ensure you browse safely while using cookies:
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest websites on the Internet, whether local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate and the benefits they provide, you can take the necessary security measures to navigate the Internet with confidence.
There are individuals for whom the storage of information extracted from their computer or mobile device is relatively invasive, especially when that information is stored and used by unknown third parties.
If you prefer, you have the option to block all cookies, only some of them, or even to remove cookies that have been installed on your device. However, be aware that you may risk not being able to use certain functions. To enable this blocking, you need to modify your browser's privacy settings.
Some third-party operators have developed tools that allow you to disable the collection and use of data through cookies. Disabling and refusing to accept cookies can make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Additionally, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that users will no longer receive or see online advertising.
You can adjust your browser settings to ensure that these cookies are not accepted, or you can set your browser to accept cookies only from a specific website. However, for example, if a user is not logged in using cookies, they will not be able to leave comments. All modern browsers offer the ability to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the“Options,” “Settings,” or “Preferences” menus of the browser.
You can delete all cookies that are already on your device by clearing your browser's browsing history. This action will remove all cookies from all the websites you have visited. However, keep in mind that you may lose some saved information (for example, saved login data or site preferences).
