Cookie Policy

What is a cookie? A cookie is a small text file, generally consisting of identifiers, website names, letters and numbers, to which the user, when browsing the web page through a web browser (eg Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.), it may or may not allow installation by storage on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment used by it. The cookie is “passive” (does not contain software, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the user’s hard drive).

What are cookies used for? These files make it possible to recognize the user’s terminal and present to him a content adapted to his preferences. Cookies provide the user with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of SC Rubizara SRL to offer comfortable services to the user, such as: preferences in terms of online privacy, shopping cart or relevant advertising. Cookies are used in the preparation of anonymous aggregate statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content.

What cookies do we use? We use two types of cookies:

• session – temporary files that remain in the user’s terminal until the closing of the browsing session or the closing of the application (web browser)
• persistent – files that remain in the user’s terminal for a period defined by the parameters of that cookie or until they are manually deleted by the user.

How are cookies used by this site? A visit to this site may place the following types of cookies, depending on the consent expressed by the user:

• Site performance cookies;
• Visitor analysis cookies;
• Registration cookies;
• Advertising cookies;
• Advertising provider cookies.

Cookies which, from a technical point of view, are not obligatory to be stored on the user’s terminal, will be used only if the user expresses his express and unequivocal consent in connection with them. The user can withdraw his consent at any time by changing the settings related to the browser used.

Details on changing browser settings can be found on the websites of the browser developers listed below: * Google Chrome * Mozilla Firefox * Microsoft Edge * Microsoft Internet Explorer * Opera * Apple Safari

If the browser is not found in the list above, please visit the site of the developer of that browser.

Do cookies contain personal data?

In most cases, cookies do not directly identify Internet users, but the terminal from which they accessed certain web pages. This data is encrypted in a way that does not allow unauthorized access by third parties.

Retention and deletion of cookies

In general, an application used to access web pages allows you to save cookies on the user’s terminal by default. These settings can be modified by the user so that the automatic administration of cookies is blocked by the web browser or the user is informed every time cookies are sent to his terminal.

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 on other networks to run or replicate again. Because they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.

However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Because it stores information about users’ preferences and browsing history, both on a particular site and on several other sites, cookies can be used as a form of Spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and constantly mark cookies to be deleted during anti-virus / anti-spyware deletion / scanning procedures.

In general, browsers have integrated privacy settings that provide different levels of acceptance of cookies, validity period and automatic deletion after the user has visited a particular site.

Other security issues related to cookies

Because identity protection is very valuable and represents the right of every internet user, it is advisable to know what possible problems cookies can create. Because through them information is constantly transmitted in both directions between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intervenes during the transmission of data, the information contained in the cookie may 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 incorrect cookie settings 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 through unsecured channels. Attackers then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain sites. It is very important to be careful in choosing the most appropriate method of personal information protection.

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 inevitable. 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 navigate without worries but with the help of cookies:

• Customize your browser settings for cookies to reflect a comfortable level of security for you to use cookies.
• If you do not mind cookies and you are the only person using the computer, you can set long expiration dates for storing your browsing history and personal access data.
• If you share access to your computer, you may want to consider setting your browser to clear individual browsing data each time you close your browser. This is a way to access the sites that place cookies and to delete any visit information at the end of the browsing session.
• Install and constantly update your antispyware applications.
• Many of the spyware detection and prevention applications include site attack detection. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download malicious software.
• Make sure your browser is always up to date.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and largest sites on the Internet – local or international. With a clear understanding of how they operate 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 sites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Also, the refusal to accept cookies does not mean that you will no longer receive / see online advertising.

It is possible to set in 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 ability 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 useful, otherwise 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 http://www.youronlinechoices.com/

learning-core.com uses the services of the following third parties for the purpose of providing functionality, analysis and advertising. These third parties may set and use cookies and / or similar technologies on the websites and applications operated by learning-core.com

For more details, see the data protection policies as well as the user preferences administration guidelines and the deactivation options offered by the companies that manage these services, as appropriate.

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