Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Compact Service ABC SRL (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website compactservice.ro.

IMPORTANT: Non-essential cookies will ONLY be placed after obtaining your explicit consent through the cookie banner.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or previous actions.

Types of cookies:

• Session cookies – automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted
• First-party cookies – set directly by our website
• Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., YouTube, Google)

3. Cookie Categories We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary) ✅

These cookies DO NOT require consent as they are mandatory for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies 📊

These cookies require your EXPLICIT consent.

We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled per GDPR) to understand how the website is used and to improve it.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent

Data collected: pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, device type, browsing behavior (all anonymized).

Google Analytics Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

C. Functional & Marketing Cookies (Third-Party Services) 🎥

These cookies require your EXPLICIT consent.

Our website includes embedded content from third-party providers that may place cookies:

YouTube (embedded videos)

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent

YouTube/Google Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

NOTE: Embedded YouTube videos are automatically blocked until consent is obtained. After acceptance, they will load with the standard YouTube domain (not youtube-nocookie.com) for full functionality.

Google Maps (interactive maps)

If you accept functional cookies, Google Maps may place cookies to:

• Display interactive maps
• Save zoom/view preferences
• Enable Street View functionality

Google Maps Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Cloudflare and Security

We use Cloudflare for:

• DDoS protection and website security
• Content delivery acceleration (CDN)
• Cloudflare Turnstile (anti-bot verification in forms)

Cloudflare cookies (_cfuvid, cf_clearance) are considered essential as they ensure website security and protect against automated attacks. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.

Cloudflare Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

5. Managing Cookies and Consent

Providing Consent

When you first visit the website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies (essential + analytics + marketing)
Reject non-essential cookies (essential cookies only)
Customize preferences (choose desired categories)

Your consent is valid for 12 months.

Changing Your Preferences

You can modify or withdraw consent at any time:

• Click the “Cookie Settings” button in the website footer
• Delete cookies from your browser settings (see section 6)

IMPORTANT: If you reject analytics and marketing cookies:

• The website will function normally
• We cannot measure performance and improve user experience
• YouTube videos will not auto-load (you will see a placeholder)

6. Managing Cookies via Browser

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Complete instructions:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Edge
• Safari

⚠️ Warning: Disabling essential cookies may affect proper website functionality (e.g., contact form, language selection).

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access – request information about data we collect via cookies
• Right to erasure – request deletion of collected data
• Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting lawfulness of previous processing
• Right to data portability – receive data in a structured format
• Right to object – object to data processing for marketing purposes

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [gdpr-email-address@compactservice.ro]

8. International Data Transfers

Third-party services we use (Google Analytics, YouTube) may transfer data outside EU/EEA:

• USA – Google has Privacy Shield certification compliance and standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
• Transfers are made with appropriate safeguards per Art. 44-49 GDPR

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all connections (HTTPS)
• Cloudflare for DDoS protection
• IP anonymization in Google Analytics
• Restricted access to analytics data

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be modified periodically to reflect:

• Legislative changes (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive)
• Technical website modifications
• Addition/removal of third-party services

All updates will be published on this page with the updated revision date.
We recommend checking this page periodically.

11. Contact and Supervisory Authority

For questions about cookies and data protection:

Compact Service ABC SRL
Email: office@compactservice.ro
Phone: +40311011950

Supervisory authority:
Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ro
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro

Last updated: January 23, 2026

By using this website and managing your preferences via the cookie banner, data is processed in accordance with this Cookie Policy.