MKOR Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-24 DPO Contact: [email protected]
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. These files allow the website to recognize you and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or other settings. This makes your next visit easier and more useful.
How does MKOR use cookies?
The mkor.eu website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience, to understand how the site is used, and to present you with relevant content. On your first visit, you will see a banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can accept all cookies, only essential ones, or customize your preferences.
Legal basis: Essential cookies are necessary for the functioning of the site (legitimate interest). Analytical, functional, and marketing cookies are based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
For complete information on the processing of personal data, please see the Privacy Policy.
Categories of cookies used
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website. Without them, the site cannot function correctly. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | PHP | Identifies and manages the user’s session on the website. The cookie is deleted when all browser windows are closed. | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores the user’s consent preferences for cookies. Does not collect personal information. | 1 year |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress | Checks if the browser can correctly display emojis. | Session |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Stores the cookie consent status for the current domain (for embedded YouTube videos). | 6 months |
| wordpress_* | WordPress | User authentication in the administration area. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identification of authenticated users. | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Saving admin user preferences. | 1 year |
| wp_lang | WPML | Storage of the preferred language (RO/EN). | Session |
| _icl_current_language | WPML | Current display language. | Session |
| ulp_error | Layered Popups | Displaying temporary error messages. | 30 seconds |
| ulp_info | Layered Popups | Displaying informative notifications. | 30 seconds |
2. Functional cookies (Functionality)
These cookies allow for enhanced functionality and personalization. If you disable them, some site functions may be limited.
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncodeAI.screen | Uncode Theme | Stores information about screen resolution to determine the appropriate adaptive images. | Session |
| uncodeAI.images | Uncode Theme | Stores viewport information for displaying responsive images. | Session |
| uncodeAI.css | Uncode Theme | Stores CSS preferences for display optimization. | Session |
| __Secure-YEC | YouTube | Stores video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Measures bandwidth to determine whether the user receives the new or old player interface. | 6 months |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube | Stores the user’s video preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Persistent |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube | Stores the user’s video preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Persistent |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Stores the last accessed search result to improve the relevance of future searches. | Persistent |
| yt-remote-session-name | YouTube | Stores video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Session |
| yt-remote-session-app | YouTube | Stores information about the embedded YouTube video player interface. | Session |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | YouTube | Stores video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Session |
| yt-remote-cast-available | YouTube | Stores user preferences regarding the availability of the casting feature. | Session |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | YouTube | Stores the user’s video preferences for casting. | Session |
| tableau_locale | Tableau | Stores language preferences for embedded Tableau dashboards. | Session |
| tableau_public_negotiated_locale | Tableau | Facilitates the translation of dashboards into the visitor’s preferred language. | Session |
| org.springframework.web.servlet.i18n.CookieLocaleResolver.LOCALE | Tableau | Stores the language for web form processes. | Session |
| ezTOC_hidetoc-* | Easy Table of Contents | Remembers the state of the table of contents in articles (shown/hidden). | 30 days |
| dot_irecommendthis_* | Uncode Theme | Stores votes for article recommendations. | 1 year |
3. Analytical cookies (Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how you use the website, which pages you visit, and how we can improve the browsing experience. The data is anonymized and aggregated.
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data and tracks site usage for the analytics report. It stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores and counts page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos on the site’s pages. | Session |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identification of the current session. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limiting the request rate to GA. | 1 minute |
| wpml_ph_distinct_id | PostHog (WPML) | Anonymous analysis of WPML plugin usage. | Session |
| wpml_ph_session_id | PostHog (WPML) | Session identification for WPML analysis. | Session |
4. Marketing cookies (Marketing/Advertising)
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements on other platforms, based on your interests demonstrated by browsing our site.
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Stores and tracks interactions for remarketing and measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on Facebook/Meta. | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Tag Manager | Tests advertising efficiency on websites using Google services. | 3 months |
| __Secure-YNID | YouTube/Google | Cookie used to protect user security and prevent fraud, especially during the authentication process. | 6 months |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Manages feature rollout and experimentation. Helps Google control which new features are shown to users during testing. | 6 months |
| yt.innertube::nextId | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to store data about which YouTube videos the user has viewed. | Permanent |
| yt.innertube::requests | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to store data about which YouTube videos the user has viewed. | Permanent |
Additional cookies for research studies:
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ttp | TikTok Pixel | Identification of visitors for remarketing on TikTok. | 13 months |
| tt_webid, tt_webid_v2 | TikTok Pixel | Identification of users for targeted advertising. | 13 months |
| tt_pixel_session_index | TikTok Pixel | Session tracking for measuring conversions. | Session |
Note: TikTok cookies are only loaded on research study pages.
5. Cookies for personalizing MKOR studies (Custom)
MKOR is a market research agency. We use specific cookies to improve the experience of participants in our online studies.
| Cookie name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mkorCookie | MKOR | MKOR’s own cookie for personalizing the user experience. | 1 year |
| mkorStudy | MKOR | Identification of participation in online studies to avoid multiple completions. | 1 year |
How can you manage cookies?
Through browser settings
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Cookie management in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Cookie management in Firefox
- Safari: Cookie management in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Cookie management in Edge
Through online tools
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com – European platform for managing behavioral advertising preferences
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com – Google ad personalization
- Facebook Ad Preferences: www.facebook.com/ads/preferences – Managing Facebook advertising preferences
- TikTok Privacy Settings: www.tiktok.com/privacy/settings – Managing TikTok advertising preferences
Through the consent banner
Upon your first visit to our site, you will see a banner that allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in the site’s footer.
Consequences of refusing cookies
If you choose to refuse cookies, please be informed that:
- Essential cookies: Cannot be refused; without them, the site does not function correctly
- Functional cookies: Some functions (such as saving display preferences or YouTube video functionality) will not be available
- Analytical cookies: Do not affect site functionality, but limit our ability to improve the user experience
- Marketing cookies: You will no longer see personalized ads from MKOR on other platforms
Data transfer to third parties
Some cookies are set by third-party services (Google, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Tableau). Data collected through these cookies may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area. These providers comply with the applicable legal framework for international data transfer:
- Google (including YouTube): Participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
- Meta (Facebook): Uses EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
- TikTok (ByteDance): Uses Standard Contractual Clauses and additional technical measures
- Tableau (Salesforce): Participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
For details about the cookies of these services, consult their official policies:
Your rights
According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies used
- Express or withdraw your consent
- Request the deletion of data collected through cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
- Address: 28-30 G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru Blvd., Sector 1, Bucharest, postal code 010336
- Phone: +40.318.059.211 / +40.318.059.212
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dataprotection.ro
For any questions or requests related to cookies and data protection, you can contact us at: [email protected]
Policy updates
This cookie policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We recommend checking this page occasionally. The date of the last update is displayed at the top of the document.
Version History
| Date | Version | Main Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | 2.0 | Complete restructuring: detailed cookie categories, comprehensive table, extended management options, GDPR user rights |
| 2018-05-25 | 1.5 | Update for GDPR compliance (Regulation 679/2016): explicit consent mechanism, cookie categories, user rights |
| 2017-03-01 | 1.0 | Initial version – basic notification regarding the use of cookies on the MKOR website |
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