Cookie Policy

 

Babeş-Bolyai University has adopted the present Cookies Policy which, together with the Privacy Policy, creates the framework for the proper functioning and use of the Website/Platform https://course.promis.education/

 

2.1 Introduction

 

Protecting your private sphere while using our Platform (https://promis.education) is an extremely important aspect for us: Babeș-Bolyai University - project coordinator, University of Bologna, Kaunas University of Technology, University of Bordeaux, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, Utrecht University, eLearning & Software SRL - IT&C company. That is why we are keeping you in touch in detail about the collection of personal data.

The Platform uses software for use analysis. By evaluating these data, useful information on user needs can be obtained. This information contributes to improving the quality of the Platform. More specifically, for each visit to the Platform, the following set of data is stored unrestricted:

• The anonymous form of the IP address of the requesting computer/ device.
• Date and time of visit or request.
• The name of the page you consulted or the file you visited.
• Refer to the page that this page views.
• The browser used by the user, including the browser version.
• The operating system used by the user.

 

What is a cookie

A cookie is a small text file that saves Internet settings. Almost every web page uses this technology. Your web browser downloads this when you first access a web page. The next time you access this web page with the same device, Cookies and Saved Information are either sent back to the First Party Cookie website or to another Third-Party Cookie webpage. Thus, the webpage recognizes that you have visited the page with this browser again and varies in some cases the content displayed.

Some cookies are very useful because they can improve the user experience in the event of the web page being reacted. Provided you use the same terminal and same browser as before, Cookie files remind you, for example, your preferences, communicates how you use a page, and adapts to your personal interests and needs. Most of our cookies are automatically deleted from your hard drive after the session ("Session Cookies"). In addition, we also use cookies that remain on your hard drive after the session is complete. This primarily aims to improve the user experience in case of a new web page access, by subsequently adapting the web page to your personal needs, thus optimizing the loading time.

Cookies that do not require your consent. Cookies that are absolutely necessary, also called "strictly necessary", provide functions without which you cannot use the Platform correctly. These Cookies are exclusively used by us and are the so-called First Party Cookies. They are only stored for the current browser session on your computer. Cookies that are absolutely necessary. We have a "Session-Cookie" for the sign-in feature. Without this cookie, it is not possible to connect and not go to the functions behind the connection.

In addition, such cookies ensure, for example, changing the http page in https to the functionality of the page and complying with the data transfer security requirements. You do not necessarily require your consent to use the necessary cookies.

Cookies that are absolutely necessary cannot be disabled using the function of this Platform. However, they can be disabled at any time using the browser you are using. Please refer to the instructions below.

Cookies that, according to the legal definition, is not necessary to use the Platform, but which are performing important tasks. Without these cookies, features that ensure comfortable browsing on our Platform, such as pre-filled forms, would no longer be available. Settings such as language selection cannot be saved and must be reset on each page. In addition, we no longer have the opportunity to offer personalized offers to you.

You can set your browser in such a way that cookies are only created with your consent or are generally denied. Please note, however, that without cookies, certain areas of the Platform cannot be used or are only usable.

 

2.2 What cookies do we use?

 

Name	What they are used for	Purpose	Where they are used	Category	Information
MoodleSession	Autentification	????You must allow this cookie into your browser to provide continuity and maintain your login from page to page.	In all pages	User	?????
_gid	Google Anaytics	These cookie modules are used to collect data on how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve our website. This information is combined with data from thousands of other visitors to create an overall picture of the Site's use. The visitor is never identified individually or personally.	In all pages	Platform	https://policies.google.com/
_ga	Google Anaytics		In all pages	Platform
_gat_gtag_UA_180941769_1	Google Anaytics		In all pages	Platform

 

 

2.3 Web analysis cookies (Google Analytics)

If you have given your consent on our Platform, we also use cookies to create pseudonymous user profiles for the purpose of web analysis (“web analysis cookies”). These cookies enable us to identify returning users (device owners), analyze their behavior on the Platform, optimize the Platform and measure its reach. The legal basis for such data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You give your consent to this tracking on the Platform by clicking on “OK” in our cookie banner; no web analysis cookies are set before this happens. We do not combine the data with other personal data, and we do not use it for the targeted addressing of individual users for advertising purposes. The web analysis cookies are deleted after 24 months at the latest or if you withdraw your consent beforehand.

For this web analysis we use the service Google Analytics, which is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of your use of the Platform. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Platform (browser type/version, operating system used, referrer URL, host name of the accessing computer (IP address), date and time of the server request) are generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google will therefore reduce your IP address by the last octet within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

You can prevent the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser (see below); however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Platform.

You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the Platform (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google for all websites by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. You can also – especially with browsers on mobile devices – prevent Google Analytics from collecting and processing your data.

For more information on Google Analytics’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.htmland

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

 

3. You can control the use of "Cookies" and prevent it if you configure your browser as follows:

• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer: see https://support.microsoft.com/
  Extras - Internet Options - Expanded Registration Card - under Security Check "Send" Do Not Track "requests to pages web sites visited with Internet Explorer "Do Not Track" - please confirm
• Google Chrome: see https://support.google.com/chrome/
  Menu - Settings - Extensive Settings - under "Data Protection" click "Content Settings" - under "Cookies" desired fields - confirm
• Firefox: see https://support.mozilla.org/
  Menu - Settings - Data Protection - under Chronical Check "Create user-defined settings" - in the "Cookies" section make the desired settings - confirm

Safari: see https://support.apple.com/
Safari - Settings - Data Protection - in the "Cookies and Web Page Data" section, make the desired settings – confirm

 

4. Disabling cookies

If you do not want to provide this information collected through cookies, you can choose to configure your web browser to not accept cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.

The exact procedure of disabling cookies depends on which browser you are using. Below you will find information on how to disable cookies in the main existing browsers. You can also refer to the web browser's help menu for this operation.

            Disable cookies in Internet Explorer

• Choose the “Tools” menu, then “Internet Options”
• In the new window, click on the Privacy tab
• Click the Advanced button and click the option for “Block cookies”

            Disable cookies in Google Chrome                                               

• Open up Chrome’s “Settings” from the menu
• At the bottom of the open page, click “Advanced”
• Under “Privacy and security”, click “Content settings”
• Click on the “Cookies” option and choose the options you want to block

            Disable cookies in Safari

• Choose from the “Preferences” menu “Privacy”
• Click on “Remove all Website Data”

            Disable cookies in Firefox

• Choose from the menu “Options”
• Click on the Privacy & Security link
• Find the Cookies and Site Data section and choose Block cookies and site data

            Disable cookies in Opera 6.0 and earlier versions

• Choose the “Files” menu then click on “Preferences”
• Choose “Privacy” and the appropriate cookie blocking options

 

For any additional questions about how personal data is processed and to exercise your rights above, please email us at dpo@ubbcluj.ro.

For more information on BBU Cluj Privacy Policy, please visit  https://www.ubbcluj.ro/en/politici/

            5. Updates

Babeş-Bolyai University reserves the right to make any additions or modifications to this cookie policy. To be up to date with the latest amendments, please visit this page from time to time to learn about the latest changes or additions.