This policy explains what cookies are, which types we use on the ncmedia.ro website, for what purposes, and how you can control or delete them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site work correctly, improve the user experience and provide information about how the site is used.
2. What types of cookies do we use?
- Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the site to work (e.g. keeping the selected language, remembering your cookie preference).
- Functionality cookies: enable additional features, such as the Simy virtual assistant (chat).
- Performance and analytics cookies: help us understand how the site is used (e.g. Google Analytics), collecting aggregated data — enabled only with your consent.
- Marketing cookies: used for personalised ads and campaign measurement — enabled only with your consent.
3. Which cookies do we use specifically?
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Third party? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores the selected language (RO/EN) | 1 year | No |
| nc-cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie preference | 6 months | No |
| cb_* (Chatbase) | Operation of the Simy chatbot | Session / up to 1 year | Yes (Chatbase) |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics – statistics (if enabled) | 24 hours – 2 years | Yes (Google) |
Analytics and marketing cookies are loaded only after you accept them in the consent banner. If you choose “Essential only”, they are not activated.
4. How do you control cookies?
On your first visit, you are asked for consent through a banner. You can accept all cookies or only the strictly necessary ones. You can also control or delete cookies via your browser settings:
5. What happens if you disable cookies?
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site and your browsing experience. Certain features may no longer be available or may not work correctly.
6. Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this policy periodically. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page.
7. Contact
For any questions about cookies and data processing, you can contact us at office@ncmedia.ro or by phone at 0746 435 271.