1. What is the purpose of this policy?
This policy regulates the use of cookies and establishes the legal basis of the S.C. company. ROYAL FOOD S.R.L for the use of "cookies" and similar technologies on the website or on systems related to the www.mezze.ro website.
When we refer to "MEZZE", "we" or "our company" in this statement, we refer to S.C. ROYAL FOOD S.R.L.
This policy is valid starting from 25.05.2018.


2. What are Cookies and what are they used for?
Cookies are small alphanumeric files sent by a website server to a web browser (web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), RAM memory or hard disk drive and then stored there. These files make it possible to recognize the user's terminal and present the content in a relevant way, adapted to the user's preferences. They can be used for different purposes, such as: personalizing the website according to the needs of a particular user, helping a user navigate the website, improving the quality of the website for the user or storing user preferences and information connection. All this is done by allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding the direct personal identification of the user.

Cookies can be classified as "essential" (necessary for the website to function) or "non-essential" (necessary to analyze behavior on a website, "analytical" cookies or cookies used to display advertisements). Cookies can also be classified as session cookies (they remain on the device as long as the web browser is open) and persistent cookies (they expire at a fixed point in time or if they are manually deleted from the web browser). Cookies can also be ours (belonging to the website visited) or third-party cookies (cookies placed on your device by domains of websites belonging to third parties).

What are cookies placed by third parties?
Certain sections of content on the website may be provided by third parties, i.e. not by our website, in which case these cookies are called cookies placed by third parties ("third party cookies") . Third-party providers of cookies must also comply with data protection rules. On our website, these cookies may come from the following third parties:
Google Adsense: is an advertising network, cookies are used to place relevant advertisements on this site.
Facebook: for social communication functions, such as the Facebook like and share button or comments via Facebook.

Our website uses the types of cookies described above. Additional information about cookies can be found by accessing the following website www.allaboutcookies.org


3. Do cookies contain personal data?
Cookies themselves do not require direct personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users. Indirect personal data collected through the use of Cookies can only be collected to facilitate certain functionalities for the user.


4. Why are cookies important to you?
Cookies represent the central point of the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to generate a friendly browsing experience adapted to the preferences and interests of each user. 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 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 can 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.


5. How to accept or reject cookies?
There are a number of different ways to accept or reject some or all types of cookies. Some of the main methods of doing this are described below. You are welcome to block the use of some or all cookies that are used on the website. However, please be aware that this may partially or totally affect the website and its functionality. You should also be aware that deleting all cookies from your web browser will also delete all cookies that store your preferences, for example whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies on a website or any cookies which blocks other cookies.

Detailed information about cookies and browser settings can be found by accessing the following link: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/

There are several ways to manage cookies.

Browser settings
You can accept or reject some or all cookies (for example, blocking all third-party cookies) by adjusting your browser settings. How to do this can be found by accessing the following links for the most popular web browsers:

- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=ro
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-browsing-search-download-history-firefox?redirectlocale=ro-US&redirectslug=Clear+Recent+History
- Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US

Some browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox, allow changing the settings for browsing in "incognito" mode, limiting the amount of data entered on the device and automatically deleting all persistent cookies entered on the device when the browsing session ends. There are also numerous third-party applications that can be added to the browser to block or manage cookies.

Existing cookies
To delete the cookies that were previously placed in the browser, the option to delete the browsing history must be selected, making sure that the option to delete it or to delete cookies is activated when this is done.

Google Ad Settings
The management of personalized ads is done by accessing https://adssettings.google.com/ and by demarcating the "Personalize ads" option (that is, by ensuring that the switch at the top of the page is set to the left/gray and not to the right/blue) . Alternatively, a free browser plugin can be installed here: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996

Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser extension available here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Signing out of Facebook Pixel
There is the possibility of installing a browser extension called "Disconnect Facebook pixel and FB tracking". This will prevent Facebook from tracking your behavior on third-party websites. They can be installed by accessing:
• For Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/disconnect-facebook-pixel/nnkndeagapifodhlebifbgbonbfmlnfm?hl=ro
• For Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/facebook-disconnect/

The European interactive digital advertising tool
You can opt out of Facebook and other companies that are part of the Digital Advertising Alliance serving interest-based ads by visiting http://www.youronlinechoices.com, selecting your country, selecting "Your Ad Choices," then finding Facebook (and any other companies you want to block) and selecting the "Off" option.


6. Security Aspects
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. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.