1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Stand Expo SRL (“Stand Expo”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on standexpo.ro. It also explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

We use a Consent Management Platform (Cookiebot by Cybot A/S) to manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies are NOT viruses. However, some cookies — particularly advertising and analytics cookies — can process personal data (such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour) and are therefore subject to GDPR.

3. Consent Management (Cookiebot)

We use Cookiebot, a consent management platform operated by Cybot A/S (Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark) to obtain, record and manage your cookie consent. Cookiebot itself places a cookie on your device to remember your preferences:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
CookieConsent	Cookiebot / Cybot A/S	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year	Necessary

For more information, see Cookiebot’s privacy policy: https://www.cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy/

4. Cookie Categories We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. No consent is required for these cookies.

4.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most often, and whether visitors receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and processes data under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, ensuring an adequate level of protection.

Legal basis: Your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
_ga	Google LLC	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage	2 years	Analytics
_ga_*	Google LLC	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google LLC	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage	24 hours	Analytics
_gat	Google LLC	Used to throttle request rate	1 minute	Analytics

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Withdrawing consent via our cookie banner (bottom of page)
Adjusting your browser cookie settings

4.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Google Ads)

We use Google Ads (Google Ads Remarketing and Conversion Tracking), a service provided by Google LLC. These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements on Google and partner websites, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They may track your browsing activity across websites.

Data may be transferred to Google servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Legal basis: Your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are only activated if you accept the “Marketing” category in our cookie banner.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
_gcl_au	Google LLC	Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions	3 months	Marketing
IDE	Google LLC (doubleclick.net)	Used to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking ads	13 months	Marketing
test_cookie	Google LLC	Used to check if the browser supports cookies	Session	Marketing
NID	Google LLC	Registers a unique ID to remember preferences and show personalised ads	6 months	Marketing

For more information on Google’s advertising privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

You may also opt out of interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative at:

http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp

4.4 Live Chat Cookies (Crisp)

We use Crisp, a live chat service provided by Crisp IM SAS (2 Rue Paul Louis Courier, 75007 Paris, France). Crisp uses cookies solely to maintain your chat session across pages — they are not used for tracking or advertising purposes. All data is stored on servers in the European Union (Netherlands and Germany). No data is transferred outside the EU.

Crisp cookies are classified as strictly necessary for the chat functionality. They allow the chat widget to remember your conversation when you navigate between pages or return to the site within a session.

Your IP address is stored server-side and linked to your session cookie. If you do not start a conversation, the session and IP address are automatically deleted 30 minutes after your last page access. If you do start a chat, your IP address is retained as required by French law (minimum 1 year).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in providing customer support. No consent is required for Crisp’s session cookies as they are functional/necessary for the service you request.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
crisp-client/*	Crisp IM SAS (France)	Maintains your chat session and message history across pages. Not used for tracking.	6 months (renewed on return visits)	Functional / Necessary

Crisp’s privacy policy: https://crisp.chat/en/privacy/

Note: If you enable Crisp’s “Total Privacy” mode (which we have activated), the chat widget does not initialise or set any cookie until you manually open and interact with the chat. This means no cookie is set for visitors who do not use the chat.

4.5 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or keeping you logged in across pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some services may not function properly.

5. Server Log Files

Our web server automatically records certain information when you visit our site. This information, stored in server log files, includes:

Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing computer
Time and date of the server request
IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources and is processed under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in maintaining website security and performance. Log data is retained for a maximum of 30 days.

6. Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA (provided by Google LLC) on our contact forms to distinguish human users from automated bots and to prevent spam. reCAPTCHA analyses user behaviour (IP address, mouse movements, time spent on page) in the background without notifying the visitor.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in protecting our website from automated abuse.

For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of ours. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Please review the relevant policies before providing any information to those sites.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our cookie banner
Access information about the cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies via your browser settings
Object to processing based on legitimate interest

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

As a resident of Romania (EU), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian national data protection supervisory authority:

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP)

Website: www.dataprotection.ro

Phone: +40 318 059 211

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The date of the last update is March 12, 2026. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

Stand Expo SRL

CUI: RO14683132 | J2002004807401

20 Ramuri Tei Street, Sector 2, 020355 Bucharest, Romania

Telephone: +40 726 247 393

Email: office@standexpo.ro