COOKIE NOTICE

WebDirect Cookie Notice

Effective Date: March 2026

This cookie notice applies to minerva.ro, owned and operated by SC MINERVA 92 SRL, and describes how we use personal data collected through cookies and other techniques including pixels (‘Cookie’) on our website minerva.ro (‘Site’).

Data Collection

When you enter the Site or view one of our targeted advertisements, we automatically collect data using cookies.

The types of information we collect through cookies include IP address, pages visited, search information, operating system, internet service provider, date and time, URL, and location data depending on the device used.

More information about cookies: cookies are small pieces of electronic information that a website sends to a visitor’s browser and which are maintained on the visitor’s hard drive. We place cookies on your computer if you visit our website. If you are concerned about the presence of cookies on your device, you can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being set, allowing you to decide whether to accept them. You can also delete cookies from your device. However, if you choose to block or delete cookies, certain functionalities of the website you are visiting may function incorrectly.

More information about pixel tags: pixels (also known as ‘web beacons’ or ‘clear gifs’) are electronic files that usually consist of single-pixel images that can be inserted into a web page or an email to send information such as newsletters. We may use a pixel to place or recognize a cookie on your device if you use our services.

Third-party cookies: we allow certain third parties to place cookies. If you have questions about which cookies are used and which third parties place these cookies, please contact us using the contact details below.

Processing Purposes

We use your data, including personal data, collected through cookies for the following purposes:

  • A. To provide the use of our Site: we use information we collect through cookies to allow you to use the website. It is in our legitimate business interest to use cookies for this purpose.
  • B. To analyze the use of our services: We use cookies to analyze how our website is used and to prepare reports on our website usage. We also use cookies to monitor how you use the website and to improve your user experience and the quality of the website. It is in our legitimate business interest to use cookies for these purposes.
  • C. Providing targeted advertisements: We use the information we collect through cookies to fulfill our legitimate interests by providing targeted advertisements. When necessary, we will first obtain consent and then place cookies for this purpose. If you give us your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. Additionally, you can always object to our processing of your personal data for advertising purposes.
  • D. Market research: we use the information we collect through cookies to fulfill our legitimate interests in engaging in market research (such as market segmentation and trend analysis, preferences and behaviors, product or service research, or marketing or advertising effectiveness) or product development (such as analyzing the characteristics of a market segment or a customer group or our website’s performance to improve it).

If you want to opt-out of the use of cookies described in this section and no opt-out mechanism is directly available to you (for example, in your browser settings), please contact reservation@minerva.ro.

Data Sharing

  • BookingSuite: Your personal data may be shared with BookingSuite B.V., located at Herengracht 597, 1017 CE Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company that operates the website suite.booking.com.
  • Sharing with third parties: We share your personal data with third parties in accordance with the law and as described below. Third parties may be service providers acting on our behalf. We do not sell or rent your personal data.
  • Competent authorities: We disclose personal information to law enforcement and other government authorities to the extent required by law or strictly necessary for the prevention, detection, or prosecution of criminal acts and fraud.

Data Retention

There is a difference between session cookies and permanent cookies. Session cookies only exist until you close your browser. Permanent cookies are not automatically deleted after you close your browser. Permanent cookies have a longer lifespan and are not automatically deleted after you close your browser. We strive to deliver or allow the delivery of cookies with a maximum lifespan of 5 years. Only in exceptional circumstances, such as for security purposes (like fraud detection) and when absolutely necessary, will a cookie have a longer lifespan. If you have questions about specific retention periods, please contact us using the information below.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions or are concerned about our processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of the rights you have under this notice, you can contact us at reservation@minerva.ro. You can also contact the data protection authorities if you have questions or complaints.

Changes to the Notice

Just as our business changes constantly, this cookie notice will change from time to time. If you wish to see changes made to this cookie notice from time to time, we invite you to access it to view them.