Cookie Policy
This page explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: 26 August 2026
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website.
Cookies serve several purposes:
- Functionality: Remember your preferences (language, cookie consent)
- Analytics: Help us understand how the website is used
- Marketing: Enable display of relevant ads on other platforms
Cookies cannot access other information on your device and do not contain viruses or malicious programs.
Types of cookies by duration:
- Session cookies: Are temporary and are deleted when you close the browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on the device for a determined period or until you delete them manually
Types by origin:
- First-party cookies: Are set by the website you are visiting (aestet.ro)
- Third-party cookies: Are set by other domains (e.g., Google, Meta)
2. Cookies We Use
Below you will find the complete list of cookies used on this website, organized by category.
Strictly necessary
Without these the site cannot work correctly or remember your cookie choice. They cannot be disabled and they do not track you across other websites.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider | Processed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aestet_cookie_consent | Cookie | Remembers what you chose in the cookie banner, so we do not ask again on every page. | 1 year | AGRESS BUSINESS COMPANY SRL (aestet.ro) | Romania |
| aestet_cookie_consent | Local storage | Keeps the record of your choice: the moment, the policy version, and how you answered. | Until you clear browser data, or until consent expires after 180 days | AGRESS BUSINESS COMPANY SRL (aestet.ro) | Romania |
| __cf_bm | Cookie | Tells real visitors apart from automated traffic, so the site can withstand attacks and bots. | 30 minutes | Cloudflare, Inc. | United States, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework |
| cf_clearance | Cookie | Remembers that you passed a security check, if one was shown to you. | Up to 1 year | Cloudflare, Inc. | United States, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework |
Analytics
These show which pages get read, where visitors come from, and where they get stuck. We use them to fix what does not work, not to identify individuals.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider | Processed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Cookie | Google Analytics: tells visitors apart, using a random identifier. | 2 years | Google Ireland Limited | European Union |
| _ga_DMCBHJ3VED | Cookie | Google Analytics: keeps session state for this site's measurement property. | 2 years | Google Ireland Limited | European Union |
| _hjSessionUser_5188431 | Cookie | Hotjar: keeps a random identifier between visits, so the same person is not counted twice. | 1 year | Hotjar Ltd | Malta, European Union |
| _hjSession_5188431 | Cookie | Hotjar: tracks the current session, for scroll and click maps. | 30 minutes | Hotjar Ltd | Malta, European Union |
| aestet_page_trail | Session storage | Records which pages you went through in the current visit. If you submit a form, the list travels with it, so we know what brought you to us. Otherwise it never leaves your browser. | Until you close the tab | AGRESS BUSINESS COMPANY SRL (aestet.ro) | Romania |
| aestet_first_touch | Session storage | Records the page you landed on first and, if you arrived from an ad, the campaign label. | Until you close the tab | AGRESS BUSINESS COMPANY SRL (aestet.ro) | Romania |
Marketing
These let us measure which ads bring real enquiries and show you relevant ads on other websites. You can refuse them without losing any site functionality.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider | Processed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Cookie | Meta Pixel: links the visit to Facebook and Instagram advertising, for measurement and remarketing. | 90 days | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited | European Union |
| fr | Cookie | Meta: ad delivery and measurement. Set on the facebook.com domain, not on ours. | 90 days | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited | European Union |
| _gcl_au | Cookie | Google Ads: records the ad click, so an enquiry can be attributed to the ad that brought it. | 90 days | Google Ireland Limited | European Union |
| IDE, test_cookie | Cookie | Google Ads: showing ads on other websites and checking whether the browser accepts cookies. Set on doubleclick.net. | Up to 13 months / 15 minutes | Google Ireland Limited | European Union |
3. Your Consent
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we need your consent to use cookies that are not strictly necessary.
Our principles:
- Disabled by default: Analytics and marketing cookies are disabled by default until consent is given
- Free choice: You can accept or reject any category of non-essential cookies
- Easy withdrawal: You can change your preferences at any time
On your first visit to the website, you will be shown a consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies you accept.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 On our website
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. There you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize preferences by category
4.2 In your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Browser Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Complete instructions →Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Complete instructions →Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Complete instructions →Safari (macOS/iOS)
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Complete instructions →Note: Blocking cookies may affect the proper functioning of some websites, including some features on aestet.ro.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Their Policies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. Below you will find links to their privacy policies and opt-out options:
Google Analytics
Hotjar
Cloudflare
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
6. Link to Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy complements our Privacy Policy, which provides complete information about:
- Personal data we collect
- Processing purposes
- Your rights under GDPR
- How to contact us
We recommend reading both documents to fully understand how we protect your data.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about the use of cookies on this website, you can contact us: