1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on the device you use to browse. They allow the website to recognise you on your next visit, remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
2. Who sets cookies
Cookies may be set by:
- MASCHINENBAU TIMISOARA SRL (first-party cookies) – through this website
- Third parties (third-party cookies) – Google Analytics 4 (only if you opt in to the “analytics” category). We do NOT use Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag or any other advertising retargeting cookies.
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1. Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function and do not require consent. They include: user session, shopping cart contents, authentication, language and currency preferences, and cookie consent management.
3.2. Performance / analytics cookies
These help us understand how the site is used (pages visited, time spent, traffic sources) so that we can improve it. The data is aggregated. Examples: Google Analytics 4. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.3. Functional cookies
These enable extended functionality if you opt in: cart preferences, the integrated AI assistant and display preferences. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.4. Marketing cookies
This category is exposed in the preferences panel for transparency. We currently do NOT place marketing / advertising cookies (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, Google Ads etc.) on this site. If that changes, we will update this policy and re-request your consent.
4. Storage duration
Cookies have variable lifetimes:
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: from a few days up to 2 years, depending on their purpose
5. How to manage cookies
You have full control:
- On your first visit you will see a banner where you can accept, decline or customise cookie categories
- You can change your choices at any time by clicking the Cookie settings button in the page footer
- You can delete cookies directly from your browser (Chrome: Settings > Privacy, Firefox: Settings > Privacy, Edge: Settings > Cookies, Safari: Preferences > Privacy)
- You can set your browser to automatically block certain categories
Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may make the site partially or fully non-functional.
6. Third-party cookies
We use services from third parties that set their own cookies (only after you opt in). Their privacy policies apply separately:
- Google Analytics 4: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Maps (Contact page map, only if you enable functional cookies): policies.google.com/privacy
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or your data: office@mbt.ro
See also the Privacy Policy.