Terms of Use

Please read the following information carefully:

This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to each user’s needs and interests. In accordance with the EU “e-Privacy” Directive, in force since May 26th, 2012, and the provisions of Law no. 506 of November 17th, 2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications field, all visitors to the website are requested to give their consent before cookies are transmitted to their computers.

What is a “cookie”?

An “Internet Cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie,” “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 from which the Internet is accessed. A cookie is installed by a request sent by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome) and is completely passive (it does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access information on the user’s hard drive).

Purpose and use of cookies

The english.mapn.ro platform installs cookies only to improve the functions offered, so that the experience of visiting the site becomes more pleasant. The mapn.ro domain does not use cookies to collect, process, distribute, or record personal data.

Cookies play an important role in facilitating access to and delivery of the many services users enjoy on the Internet, such as:

• • Customizing certain settings, such as the language in which a site is displayed;
• • Providing website owners with feedback on how their sites are used, so they can make them more efficient and accessible;
• • Allowing multimedia or other applications from other sites to be embedded in a site, creating a more valuable and pleasant browsing experience;
• • Improving the effectiveness of online advertising.

What are the advantages of cookies?

A cookie contains information that links a web browser (user) to a specific web server (website). If a browser accesses that server again, it can read the stored information and respond accordingly. Cookies ensure a pleasant browsing experience and support many websites’ efforts to provide user-friendly services, such as online privacy preferences, language options, shopping carts, or relevant advertising.

Cookie lifespan

Cookies are managed by web servers. Their lifespan can vary significantly depending on their purpose. Some cookies are used only for a single session (session cookies) and are deleted once the user leaves the website, while others are retained and reused whenever the user returns to the website (persistent cookies). Cookies can be deleted at any time through browser settings.

How cookies are used by the website

A visit to the website may place cookies for the purpose of:

• • Improving website performance;
• • Visitor analytics;
• • User registration.

Why are cookies important for the Internet?

Cookies are central to the efficient functioning of the Internet, helping to create a user-friendly browsing experience adapted to each user’s preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may make some websites unusable. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean users will no longer receive online advertising, only that it will no longer be tailored to their preferences and interests.

Examples of important uses of cookies (that do not require user authentication):

• • Content and services adapted to user preferences (news categories, weather, sports, maps, public and governmental services, entertainment sites, tourism services);
• • Offers tailored to user interests, remembering passwords and language preferences;
• • Parental control filters;
• • Measurement, optimization, and analytics features (traffic levels, viewed content, access sources).

Security and privacy issues

Cookies are NOT viruses. They use plain text formats and cannot be executed or run automatically. However, they can be used for negative purposes, as they store information about browsing preferences and history. Many anti-spyware programs mark cookies for deletion. Browsers generally include privacy settings that allow different levels of cookie acceptance and automatic deletion.

Other cookie-related security aspects

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 cookies constantly transmit information between the browser and the website, data may be intercepted if the connection is unencrypted (e.g. unsecured Wi-Fi).

Other attacks may exploit improper server configurations. 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. The attackers can then use the information to gain unauthorized access to certain websites.

Users should carefully choose appropriate methods to protect personal information.

Tips for safe and responsible browsing with cookies

Cookies are almost unavoidable, as most major websites use them. Disabling cookies may prevent access to popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, and others.

Recommendations:

• • Customize browser cookie settings to a comfortable security level;
• • Set long expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data if you are the sole computer user;
• • Clear browsing data when sharing a computer; this is a way to access websites that place cookies and delete any browsing information when you close your browsing session;
• • Install and regularly update anti-spyware software; Many spyware detection and prevention applications include website attack detection. This prevents the browser from accessing websites that could exploit browser vulnerabilities or download malware;
• • Keep your browser up to date.

Cookies are everywhere and cannot be avoided if you want to enjoy access to the best and biggest websites 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 safely browse the Internet.

How to proceed if you do not want cookies installed?

There are people for whom the storage of information extracted from their computer or mobile device is relatively invasive, especially when the information in question is stored and used by third parties unknown to them. You can block all or some cookies or delete existing ones via browser privacy settings. Be aware that some site functions may not work properly. To activate this blocking, you must modify the privacy settings of your browser. Disabling and refusing to accept cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Refusing cookies does not mean you will no longer see ads, only that they will not be personalized. If you prefer, you have the option of blocking all cookies or only some of them, or even removing cookies that have been installed on your terminal. But, for example, if a user is not registered using cookies, he/she will not be able to leave comments.

All modern browsers allow changing cookie settings, usually found under "Options", "Settings" or "Preferences".

Terms and Conditions for Using english.mapn.ro

Acceptance of terms

english.mapn.ro is the official domain of the Ministry of National Defence, intended to ensure greater transparency and a better understanding of its activities.

Use of the english.mapn.ro website implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions. They may be modified at any time by the site administrator without prior notice.

Users will have permanent access to the terms and conditions for using the services so that they can consult them at any time.

UBy accessing and browsing this site, users implicitly accept these terms. If they do not agree, they must stop using the service.

Description of services

Through its sections, english.mapn.ro provides users with information, legislation, decisions, regulations, and announcements related to the Ministry’s activities.

What is electronic service?

An electronic service within the mapn.ro domain is an Internet-based resource designed to improve communication between citizens and the Ministry of National Defence.

Types of services:

• • Information services, providing easy access to documents and information to the citizens, media and other interested actors;
• • Interactive communication services (“Contact and Assistance”), enabling feedback and improved interaction with the citizens, civilian society and other interested actors.

Disclaimer

The Ministry maintains this domain to facilitate public access to information. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy and timeliness. When reporting any errors, the Administrator will try to correct them as soon as possible.

The information:

• • Is general in nature;
• • May not be complete, accurate, or up to date;
• • May include links to external sites beyond the Ministry’s control.

A document available on the website does not necessarily reproduce the text of an official document.

Only officially published paper documents are considered authentic.

The administrator will not take any responsibility for delayed, lost, deleted, or inaccessible information, or for consequences arising from inaccuracies.

Users access and use information at their own risk. This disclaimer does not affect the Ministry’s legal obligations under applicable law, in the event of damage resulting from the use of the services or information provided.

The site administrator states that:

• • All reasonable efforts will be made to achieve the site’s purpose;
• • Technical efforts will be made to ensure proper functioning, though interruptions may occur on an unlimited period of time;
• • Terms of use may be modified by the Administrator as new situations arise.