This Cookie Policy explains how MoldovaLive.md uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website, MoldovaLive.md (the “Website”).
MoldovaLive.md is an English-language news and information platform covering political, economic, social, cultural, tourism, European integration, and other developments concerning the Republic of Moldova.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognize a device, remember certain information about a visitor, provide requested functionality, improve website performance, and understand how visitors interact with the website.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
Cookies may also be:
- First-party cookies, placed directly by MoldovaLive.md; or
- Third-party cookies, placed by external service providers whose services are used on or through the Website.
2. Why Does MoldovaLive.md Use Cookies?
We may use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:
- ensuring the proper operation of the Website;
- maintaining website security;
- enabling user authentication and account-related functions;
- remembering user preferences;
- improving website functionality;
- understanding how visitors use the Website;
- measuring website traffic and performance;
- improving editorial content and user experience;
- supporting newsletter and communication functionality;
- providing or measuring advertising where applicable;
- enabling content and functionality provided by third parties;
- detecting and preventing abuse, fraud, and unauthorized activity.
The types of cookies used may change over time as the Website, its functionality, and the services integrated into it are updated.
3. Categories of Cookies We May Use
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot normally be disabled through our systems.
They may be used for purposes such as:
- website navigation;
- user authentication;
- maintaining login sessions;
- security;
- preventing fraudulent activity;
- maintaining technical functionality;
- remembering essential technical preferences.
Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not function properly.
Where applicable law permits strictly necessary cookies without consent, these cookies may be placed without requiring prior consent.
3.2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices and preferences made by visitors.
For example, they may help the Website remember:
- login-related preferences;
- interface preferences;
- certain settings selected by the visitor;
- other preferences necessary to provide an enhanced user experience.
Disabling these cookies may cause some Website features to work differently.
3.3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
MoldovaLive.md may use analytics and performance technologies to understand how visitors interact with the Website.
These technologies may collect information such as:
- pages visited;
- articles viewed;
- number of visits;
- approximate time spent on pages;
- traffic sources;
- browser and device information;
- operating system;
- approximate geographic information;
- interactions with website elements;
- technical information about website performance.
Analytics information helps us understand our audience and improve the Website, its structure, technical performance, and editorial experience.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential analytics cookies will only be used after obtaining the appropriate consent.
3.4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Where advertising or promotional technologies are used on MoldovaLive.md, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- display advertisements;
- measure advertising performance;
- limit how frequently an advertisement is displayed;
- understand interactions with advertisements;
- provide more relevant advertising where permitted;
- measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns.
Advertising cookies may be placed by third-party advertising or technology providers.
Where applicable law requires prior consent for advertising or marketing cookies, such cookies will not be activated until the required consent has been obtained.
3.5. Social Media Cookies
MoldovaLive.md may include links, buttons, widgets, sharing functions, or embedded content from social media platforms.
When such third-party functionality is displayed or used, the relevant provider may place cookies or use similar technologies.
These technologies may allow the third-party provider to:
- recognize your device;
- measure interactions;
- personalize content;
- track interactions with embedded or shared content;
- measure the performance of social media campaigns.
The processing of information by social media platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.
3.6. Security Cookies
Security-related cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- protect the Website against malicious activity;
- detect suspicious behavior;
- prevent unauthorized access;
- protect user accounts;
- maintain website integrity;
- identify automated or abusive traffic.
These technologies may be essential to maintaining the security of MoldovaLive.md.
4. Third-Party Services
MoldovaLive.md may use third-party services that place or access cookies or similar technologies.
Depending on the services currently integrated into the Website, these providers may include:
- analytics and website measurement services;
- hosting and infrastructure providers;
- cybersecurity providers;
- social media platforms;
- video and multimedia providers;
- advertising providers;
- newsletter and email service providers;
- authentication and account-management providers;
- other technology providers necessary for the operation of the Website.
Third-party providers may process technical information independently in accordance with their own privacy policies.
MoldovaLive.md does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party providers.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of relevant third-party services if you interact with their content or functionality.
5. Cookies Used in Connection With User Accounts
Certain areas of MoldovaLive.md may provide user authentication or account-related functionality.
Cookies may be used to:
- maintain a user’s authenticated session;
- remember login status;
- maintain account security;
- support password recovery;
- provide account-related functionality.
If you choose to log in to an account, certain cookies may be necessary for the requested functionality.
6. Newsletter and Communication Technologies
MoldovaLive.md operates a newsletter for readers and other interested individuals.
The Website’s public information states that the newsletter is distributed to an audience that includes international media organizations, diplomats, international organizations, governmental institutions, members of the diaspora, and other interested individuals.
Newsletter emails may, depending on the email service used, contain technologies that help us determine whether an email has been delivered, opened, or interacted with.
Such technologies may include:
- tracking pixels;
- unique links;
- technical identifiers;
- similar email measurement technologies.
Where required by applicable law, the relevant consent will be obtained before using non-essential tracking technologies.
You can unsubscribe from the MoldovaLive newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the relevant email.
7. Embedded Content and Third-Party Media
Articles on MoldovaLive.md may contain embedded content such as:
- videos;
- photographs;
- social media posts;
- audio;
- maps;
- interactive content;
- external media players;
- other third-party content.
When you interact with embedded content, the relevant third-party provider may use cookies or similar technologies.
Third-party embedded content may therefore collect information about your interaction with that content.
Such processing is governed by the third party’s own privacy policy.
8. Patreon and External Support Services
MoldovaLive.md provides visitors with the possibility of supporting the publication through third-party services, including Patreon. The Website currently includes a “Support Us” link leading to Patreon.
If you visit or interact with Patreon or another external support platform, that service may use its own cookies and similar technologies.
Any information collected by such third-party services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
MoldovaLive.md does not control cookies placed by third-party websites after you leave our Website.
9. Cookie Consent
Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies, MoldovaLive.md may use a cookie consent mechanism to allow visitors to:
- accept non-essential cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- select specific categories of cookies;
- change their cookie preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the basic operation, security, or functionality of the Website.
Your cookie choices may be stored using a cookie or similar technical mechanism so that the Website can remember your preferences.
10. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways.
10.1. Website Cookie Settings
Where a cookie consent or preference-management tool is available on MoldovaLive.md, you may use it to change your preferences.
You may be able to accept or reject specific categories of non-essential cookies.
10.2. Browser Settings
Most modern browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block cookies;
- block third-party cookies;
- receive notifications before cookies are stored;
- delete cookies automatically when the browser is closed.
The exact procedure depends on your browser.
You can find cookie-management instructions in the help section of your browser.
10.3. Mobile Devices
Mobile operating systems may also provide controls for limiting tracking technologies or managing website data.
Please consult the privacy and browser settings of your device for further information.
11. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
Disabling cookies does not necessarily prevent you from accessing MoldovaLive.md.
However, some features may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.
For example:
- user login functionality may be affected;
- certain preferences may not be remembered;
- some interactive features may not work;
- website performance may be affected;
- cookie consent preferences may not be stored correctly.
Strictly necessary cookies may therefore remain active even when non-essential cookies are rejected.
12. Cookie Duration
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until they are manually deleted.
The exact duration of a cookie depends on the provider, its purpose, and the technical configuration of the Website.
Cookie durations may change when website functionality or third-party services are updated.
13. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the type of cookie or technology involved, information collected may include:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- operating system;
- device type;
- language preferences;
- approximate location;
- referring webpage;
- pages visited;
- articles viewed;
- date and time of visits;
- interactions with Website features;
- authentication status;
- cookie preferences;
- technical identifiers;
- information concerning website performance.
Cookies generally do not directly identify you by name.
However, certain cookie-related information may be associated with other information that can identify you, depending on the technology used and the circumstances.
Such information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
14. Personal Data and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may involve the processing of information that qualifies as personal data under applicable data protection laws.
Where this occurs, the processing is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
- what personal information we collect;
- why we process it;
- the legal basis for processing;
- how information is shared;
- how long information is retained;
- your privacy rights;
- how you can contact us.
15. International Data Transfers
Some third-party technology and analytics providers may operate servers or infrastructure outside the Republic of Moldova.
As a result, information collected through cookies or similar technologies may potentially be processed in other countries.
Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, appropriate legal and technical safeguards will be implemented.
16. Privacy of Children
MoldovaLive.md is a general-audience news website and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly use cookies for the purpose of collecting personal information from children.
Parents or legal guardians who have concerns regarding a child’s interaction with the Website may contact us using the contact information provided below.
17. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- changes to our Website;
- changes in the cookies or technologies we use;
- changes in third-party services;
- changes in applicable legislation;
- changes to our privacy practices;
- technical or operational improvements.
When we update this Cookie Policy, we will change the “Last updated” date at the beginning of the document.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to remain informed about how cookies are used on MoldovaLive.md.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy preferences, please contact us.
MoldovaLive.md
Email: contact@moldovalive.md
Additional contact: contact@realitatea.md
These contact addresses are published on the MoldovaLive.md “About Us” page.
19. Related Privacy Information
For more information about how MoldovaLive.md collects and processes personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy should be read together.
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