1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the platform “MICS Immunowell JCV”, designed by Sandoz AG (“Sandoz”), developed and implemented by Medicover Integrated Clinical Services upon request of Sandoz and controlled by Sandoz. The following information is intended to inform users of this platform (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform”) about the placement, use and management of cookies in the context of using this platform.
2. What are cookies?
We use the term "cookies" to refer to cookies and similar technologies through which information can be collected automatically.
An "Internet cookie" (also known as a "browser cookie" or "HTTP cookie" or "cookie") is a small file of letters and numbers that will be stored on a user's computer, mobile device or other equipment through which the internet is accessed.
Cookies are installed by a request from a web-server to a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). Once installed, cookies have a fixed lifetime and remain "passive" in the sense that they do not contain software, viruses or spyware and will not access the information on the hard drive of the user on whose equipment they are installed.
Technically, only the web-server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to the web page associated with that web-server.
A cookie itself does not request personal information for further use. Also, in general, an Internet cookie does not personally identify an Internet user.
3. For what purposes are the cookies used through this platform:
Cookies are used to provide users of this platform with a better user experience namely to:
- secure the usability of this platform, including by identifying any errors that occur during users' visit/use of this platform;
Based on the feedback sent by cookies, Sandoz may take additional measures to improve platform security and accessibility.
Thus, the use of cookies allows the storage of certain settings/preferences set by the users of this platform, such as:
- to remember user functions/services;
- to ensure the proper functioning of the platform;
4. What is the lifetime of cookies?
The lifetime of cookies can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. There are the following categories of cookies which also determine their lifetime:
- Session cookies - A "session cookie" is a cookie that is temporarily stored in the cookie folder of the browser used by the user. The cookie is stored until the user leaves the website or closes the browser.
- Persistent or fixed cookies - A "persistent" or "fixed" cookie is a cookie that remains stored on the user's terminal until it reaches a certain expiry date (which may be in a few minutes, days or a few years) or until the user deletes it at any time via the browser settings. This also includes cookies set by a website other than the one the user is using, also known as "third-party cookies". Such cookies can remember a user's interests (what they visit on the website), so that later the advertising they encounter in other locations or on the same website is more relevant.
5. What are third party cookies?
As mentioned above, certain sections of content on the platform may be provided through third parties, i.e. not by Medicover Integrated Clinical Services Romania S.R.L these are cookies placed by third parties ("third party cookies").
Third party cookie providers must also comply with the data protection rules and the Privacy Policy available on this platform.
6. What type of cookies are used through this platform:
The following cookies may be placed by using/visiting this platform:
- Necessary cookies - these contribute to the functioning of the platform, enabling basic functions such as navigation and access to secure areas of the platform. The platform cannot function properly without these cookies.
The platform session is set to expire after a defined number of minutes, in the sense that after 15 minutes from the user's last platform action the session is closed.
The platform uses the following cookies:
Required cookies
- Cookie ".AspNetCore.Identity.Application" - this cookie aims to provide authentication and authorization to user. Periodic this cookie is active as long as platform session is active.
7. Customise your browser settings for cookies
If the use of cookies is not intrusive and the computer or technical equipment used for browsing this website is used only by you, long expiry periods can be set for storing your browsing history.
If the computer or technical equipment used for browsing this website is used by more than one person, you may consider setting it to delete individual browsing data each time the browser is closed.
8. How can cookies be turned off?
Disabling and refusing to receive cookies may make this website difficult to visit and may limit your ability to use it.
Users can configure their browser to reject cookies or to accept cookies from a specific website.
All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings can usually be accessed in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
You can prevent cookies from being saved/stored by changing the settings of the browser you are using. However, please be aware, that such action may prevent you from using all the features of both this site and other sites in their entirety.
It is possible to set your browser not to accept cookies, or you can set your browser to accept cookies from a specific website. Please note, for example, that if you are not registered using cookies, you will not be able to leave comments.
If you have any further questions about how cookies are used through this website, please contact: sandoz_global.dpo@sandoz.com