This Cookie Policy explains how Apex Intell Tech SRL ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website apexintell.tech (the "Site").
Current Status: Our website currently uses only one essential cookie to remember your cookie consent preference. We do not use analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies at this time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and collect information about how the site is used.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. Cookies We Currently Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
apex_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected) | Strictly Necessary (First-Party) | 6 months (182 days) |
Strictly Necessary Cookies
The apex_cookie_consent cookie is essential for the website to function properly and remember your privacy choices. Under GDPR Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, this cookie is exempt from consent requirements because it:
- Is strictly necessary for the provision of the service you explicitly requested (cookie consent management)
- Does not track, profile, or collect personal data
- Stores only "accepted" or "rejected" as plain text
3. Future Cookie Categories
If we implement additional functionality, we may use cookies in the following categories. We will obtain your explicit consent before using these cookies:
Analytics Cookies (Not Currently Used)
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website (page views, traffic sources, time on site)
Examples: Google Analytics, Matomo
Data Collected: Anonymized usage patterns, browser information, approximate location (country/city)
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Functional Cookies (Not Currently Used)
Purpose: Remember user preferences (language, display settings)
Examples: Language selection, theme preferences
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest or consent, depending on sensitivity
Marketing Cookies (Not Currently Used)
Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Legal Basis: Explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
4. Your Cookie Choices
Managing Consent
When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie banner with two options:
- Accept: Allows us to use all cookie categories (future: analytics, functional, marketing)
- Reject: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used (currently: only
apex_cookie_consent)
Your choice is stored for 6 months. After this period, you'll be asked again to ensure your preferences are up to date.
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing the
apex_cookie_consentcookie in your browser settings (this will show the banner again on your next visit) - Using our cookie consent banner when it appears
- Contacting us at office@apexintell.tech for assistance
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is set
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We currently do not use third-party services that set cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, social media widgets). If this changes, we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy with detailed information
- List all third-party services and their privacy policies
- Obtain your explicit consent before loading third-party scripts
- Provide opt-out mechanisms where applicable
6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our Site:
- Does not track users with analytics or marketing cookies
- Respects your cookie consent choices regardless of DNT settings
- Will evaluate DNT compliance if we implement tracking technologies in the future
7. Data Protection and Privacy
Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements:
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data
- Purpose Limitation: Cookies are used only for specified purposes
- Storage Limitation: Cookies expire after defined periods
- Security: Cookies are transmitted over HTTPS (see HTTPS Security)
8. Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with:
- GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679) — General Data Protection Regulation
- ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC) — Cookie Law
- Romanian Law 190/2018 — Implementation of GDPR in Romania
- ANSPDCP Guidelines — Romanian Data Protection Authority recommendations
9. Cookie Consent Records
When you make a cookie choice, we store:
- Your consent preference (accepted/rejected)
- Timestamp of consent (implicit via cookie expiry date)
We do NOT store:
- IP addresses linked to consent
- Personally identifiable information
- Detailed tracking data
10. International Data Transfers
The apex_cookie_consent cookie is stored locally on your device. No cookie data is transferred to servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
If we use third-party services in the future that involve data transfers outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions) are in place.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage (e.g., adding analytics)
- New legal requirements
- Improvements in cookie management
Material changes will be communicated through:
- A prominent notice on our website
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- New cookie consent request (if categories change)
12. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices, to exercise your rights, or to withdraw consent:
Apex Intell Tech SRL
Email: office@apexintell.tech
Phone: +40 727 211 030
Address: 9 Vasile Topliceanu Sg. Maj., Bucharest, Romania
Trade Register: J40/18642/2023
Tax ID (CUI): 48894053
13. Supervisory Authority
If you have concerns about our cookie practices that we cannot resolve, contact the Romanian Data Protection Authority:
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP)
Address: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Phone: +40 318 059 211
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
Summary: We currently use only one essential cookie to remember your privacy choice. We do not track you with analytics or marketing cookies. If this changes, we'll ask for your explicit permission first.