Cookie Policy

Cookies policy

This policy applies to cookies and web pages operated by darkdev.design.

What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file, made up of letters and numbers, which will be stored on a user’s computer, mobile terminal or other equipment from which the Internet is accessed. The cookie is installed through the request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive) .
About cookies
This website uses its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a much better browsing experience and services tailored to each individual’s needs and interests.

We use two types of Cookies: per session and fixed. The latter are temporary files that remain in the user’s terminal until the session ends or the application (web browser) is closed. Fixed files remain on the user’s terminal for a period in the Cookie parameters or until they are manually deleted by the user.
The cookies used by darkdev.design (own or from third parties) are: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel.

In what we call “web 2.0”, “cookies” play an important role in facilitating the access and delivery of the multiple services that the user enjoys on the Internet, such as:
• Customizing certain settings such as: the language in which a site is viewed, the currency in which certain prices or rates are expressed, keeping options for various products (measurements, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and memorizing these options) – generating thus the flexibility of the “shopping basket” (accessing old preferences by accessing the “forward” and “back” button)
• Cookies provide site owners with valuable feedback on how their sites are used by users, so that they can make them even more efficient and accessible to users.
• Allow multimedia or other applications from other sites to be included in a particular site to create a more valuable, useful and enjoyable browsing experience;
• Improve the effectiveness of online advertising;
An “Internet Cookie” (term also known as “browser cookie” or “HTTP cookie” or simply “cookie”) is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on your computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the Internet is accessed.
The cookie is installed through the request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome)
A cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the duration of the existence 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 require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.
Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are no longer retained once the user has left the website and some cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to that website (‘cookie permanents’). However, cookies can be deleted by a user at any time through the browser settings.
A visit to this website may place cookies for the purposes of:
• Site performance cookies
• Visitor analysis cookies
• Cookies for geotargetting
• Registration cookies
• Cookies for advertising
• Advertising provider cookies
Cookies on our website fall into the following categories:
Necessary Cookies:
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas on the website. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples of cookies set by DARKDEV SRL:
• Cookie display consent – ​​Stores the user’s consent for the use of cookies on the current domain
• Login account – It is used to identify the user in the database and allow his authentication
• Shopping cart – Used to store or display products added to the shopping cart
• Hiding messages – It is used to hide messages such as: newsletter subscription teaser/pop-up, messages related to product delivery delays, marketing messages such as discount vouchers, online chat, etc.
Cookies Preferences
Preference cookies allow a site to remember information that changes based on how the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region in which you will find out. Examples of cookies set by DARKDEV SRL:
• Ordering products – It is used to store or change the ordering of products in categories
• Display listing – It is used to store or change the type of display of the products chosen in the categories, for example: list format, table format.
• Number of products per page – Used to store or change the number of products displayed on the page.
Statistics Cookies
Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Examples of cookies set by DARKDEV SRL:
• Referral (ref) – It is used to store the promotion environment from which the user accessed this website
• Analytics – It is used to measure the traffic generated on the website and to understand how users interact with the website
• Experiments – It is used to display a different type of content in the website to improve the user experience
• Affiliation – It is used to store the affiliate through which the user reached the website and completed the order.
Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. Rejecting or disabling cookies may make some sites unusable.

Rejecting or deactivating cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive online advertising, but only that it will no longer be able to take into account your preferences and interests, highlighted by your browsing behavior.
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated to other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others. Here are some tips that can ensure that you surf without worries but with the help of cookies:
• Customize your browser cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
• If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share computer access, you may consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is an option to access websites that place cookies and to delete any visit information when the browsing session is closed.
• Always install and update antispyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of site attacks. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software. Make sure your browser is always up to date. Many of the cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weak points of old versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.

It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These ssettings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.
Security and privacy issues
Cookies are NOT viruses! They use plain text formats. They are not made up of pieces of code so they cannot be executed or auto-run. Consequently, they cannot be duplicated or replicated to other networks to run or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
Cookies can still be used for negative purposes. Because they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and across multiple sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this fact and constantly mark cookies for deletion during anti-virus/anti-spyware deletion/scanning procedures.
In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a certain site.
Other security aspects related to cookies:
Since identity protection is very valuable and is the right of every Internet user, it is advisable to know what possible problems cookies can create. Because information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website through them, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during data transmission, the information contained in the cookie can be intercepted.
Although very rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (eg an unsecured WiFi network).
Other cookie-based attacks involve missetting cookies on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted channels, attackers can use this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information over unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of protecting personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing, based on cookies.
Due to their flexibility and the fact that most of the most visited and largest sites use cookies, they are almost unavoidable. Disabling cookies will not allow the user access to the most widespread and used sites including Youtube, Gmail, Yahoo and others.
Here are some tips that can ensure that you browse without worries, but with the help of cookies:
• Customize your browser cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of cookie security for you.
• If you don’t mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share computer access, you may consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data each time you close the browser. This is an option to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information when the browsing session is closed.
• Always install and update antispyware applications.
Many spyware detection and prevention applications include detection of site attacks. Thus, it prevents the browser from accessing websites that might exploit browser vulnerabilities or download dangerous software.
Make sure your browser is always up to date.
Many of the cookie-based attacks are carried out by exploiting the weak points of old versions of browsers.
Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they work and the benefits they bring, you can take the necessary security measures so that you can surf the Internet with confidence.
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, refusing to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive/see online advertising.
It is possible to set the browser so that these cookies are no longer accepted or you can set the browser to accept cookies from a specific site. But, for example, if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.
All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.
To understand these settings, the following links may be usefulotherwise you can use the “help” option of the browser for more details.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
For the settings of cookies generated by third parties, you can also consult the website:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/

Useful Links
If you want to know more information about cookies and what they are used for, we recommend the following links:
Microsoft Cookies guide
All About Cookies
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/