The website www.rpay.eu (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) may set or read cookies and device identifiers when you use the Site.

General information regarding cookies and device identifiers

1. What is a “cookie”?

1.1 An “Internet Cookie” (also known as a “browser cookie”, “HTTP cookie”, or simply a “cookie”) is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on a User’s computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the Internet.

1.2 A cookie is installed by a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) and is completely “passive” (it does not contain software programs, viruses, and cannot access information stored on the User’s hard drive).
Cookies store certain information (for example, preferred language or website settings), which your browser may retransmit to us when you revisit the website (depending on the cookie’s lifespan).

Cookies themselves do not require personal data in order to function and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet users.

2. What types of cookies exist?

There are several types of cookies, classified according to their lifespan, role, and source, as follows:

2.1 Cookies based on lifespan

a) Session cookies
These are temporarily stored in the browser’s cookie folder and remain there until the user leaves the website or closes the browser window (e.g. when logging in or out of a webmail account or social media platform).

b) Persistent cookies
These are stored on the hard drive of a computer or device (their lifespan generally depends on the predefined duration set for the cookie).
Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one currently visited by the User—known as “third-party cookies”—which may be used anonymously to remember a User’s interests in order to deliver more relevant advertising.

2.2 Cookies based on their purpose

a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They allow you to navigate the Site and use its features. Without these cookies, certain functionalities cannot be provided, such as automatic redirection to the least busy server or saving your wishlist.

b) Functional cookies
Functional cookies record information related to the choices made by Users and allow website operators to personalize the Site according to user requirements. For example, cookies may be used to store preferences related to category or segment selection.

c) Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies allow website operators to monitor visits and traffic sources, as well as how users interact with the website or specific sections of it.
The information provided by analytics cookies helps operators understand how visitors use websites and improve how content is presented to users.

d) Advertising cookies
These cookies may be used to monitor users’ online activity and establish user profiles that can then be used for marketing purposes. For example, based on cookies, products and services preferred by a user may be identified and used to deliver relevant advertising messages.

2.3 First-party cookies vs. third-party cookies

Each cookie has a “controller” (i.e. the website or internet domain) that places it.

First-party cookies are placed by the website visited by the user. For example, if a user visits Google and the cookie domain is www.google.com, it is a first-party cookie.

Third-party cookies are placed by a website other than the one visited by the user. This occurs when the visited website contains content from a third party, such as an advertising banner. For example, if a user visits Google but the cookie domain is wizard.com, it is a third-party cookie.

2.4 How do targeting and advertising cookies work?

Generally, data regarding internet browsing activity is collected and analyzed anonymously. If a specific interest is identified following this analysis, a cookie (a small text file used by most websites to store information that improves browsing experience) is placed on the User’s computer and determines which advertisements the user receives—this is called interest-based advertising.

Interest-based advertising delivers ads on websites you visit and makes them more relevant to your interests. Common interests are grouped based on previous browsing activity, and users are served only advertisements matching those interests. In this way, advertising becomes relevant to the User’s interests.

3. What types of cookies and device identifiers do we use?

You may withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by changing the relevant cookie settings available.

If you configure your browser to block necessary cookies, the Site may not function properly. Disabling other types of cookies (other than necessary ones) may also affect the Site’s functionality or your user experience.

3.1 Necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate the Site and use its essential features. Without these cookies, certain functionalities cannot be provided.

Below are examples of necessary cookies used on the Site.

3.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies record information related to the choices you make and allow us to adapt the website to your needs and preferences.

3.3 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how users use the Site. We use this data solely to improve our Services and the Site’s performance.

Examples include:

• Information regarding the most frequently visited sections of the Site to improve user browsing experience;

• Management and resolution of potential website functionality errors;

• Design testing to improve how the Site looks and functions.

Sometimes, these analyses are performed by third parties on behalf of the Company.

3.4 Google Analytics services

The Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”).

Based on your consent, Google analyzes how you use our Site on our behalf. For this purpose, we use, among others, the cookies detailed above. Information collected by Google regarding your use of the Site (e.g. referring URL, pages visited, browser type, language settings, operating system, screen resolution) is transmitted to a Google server in the United States, where it is stored and analyzed. The results are subsequently made available to us in anonymized form.

Google is certified under the EU–US Privacy Shield framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection regarding data processing in the United States.

For more information, please consult the Google Analytics Terms of Service, Google Analytics Security and Privacy Principles, and the Google Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent for web analytics at any time either by downloading and installing the Google browser add-on or by managing your consent via the settings above.

3.5 Cookies used on our website

3.6 Social media plug-ins

The Site may use or implement social media plug-ins from third parties. Generally, interaction with a plug-in allows the third party to collect certain information about you, including IP address, page header information, and browser details.

The Site implements the following social media buttons:

• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/privacy

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

4. How can I disable cookies?

4.1 Disabling or refusing cookies may make certain websites impractical or difficult to visit and use. Refusing cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising.

4.2 You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to accept cookies from specific websites only.

5. Useful links

For more information about cookies and their usage, we recommend:

• Microsoft Cookies Guide

• All About Cookies – https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

6. User control and management of cookies

Your browser usually provides information on how to refuse, delete, or block cookies. Please refer to the documentation of the most commonly used browsers:

• Chrome

• Safari

• Firefox

• Edge

• Opera

7. Changes to this policy

7.1 This policy may be updated periodically due to functional, legislative, or internal changes. If material changes occur, users will be notified by email or via the Site before the changes take effect.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.