Cookie Policy

Cookies and similar technologies · Document code: DP-09 · Approved on 21.08.2026

Translation. In case of discrepancies, the Romanian version prevails.

  • Operator: SRL „PRODSTAR LUX” (commercial brand Carpet Outlet)
  • IDNO: 1010600042749
  • Registered office: Chișinău municipality, 15 Grădina Botanică Street
  • Website: carpetoutlet.md
  • Data protection e-mail: privacy@carpetoutlet.md

1. About this Policy

SRL „PRODSTAR LUX”, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites for their technical operation and, depending on the visitor’s choices, for additional functionalities, analytics and marketing activities.

This Policy explains what these technologies are, for what purposes they are used, what types of information they may collect and how the visitor can set or change their choices.

2. What cookies are

Cookies are small files that may be placed on the user’s device when the user accesses a website.

They may enable the website to recognise the browser or device, retain certain preferences, ensure the operation of certain technical features or obtain information on how the website is used.

Some cookies are deleted when the browser is closed, while others may remain on the device for a certain period.

3. Other similar technologies

This Policy also applies to other technologies that may perform functions similar to cookies, including, as applicable:

  • pixels and tags
  • device or browser identifiers
  • SDKs
  • analytics tools
  • advertising technologies
  • and other technologies through which information on the use of the website may be collected or correlated

The term “cookies” is hereinafter used, for simplicity, also for these technologies where the context permits.

4. Who places cookies

Cookies may be placed directly by the Company or by providers whose technologies are integrated into the website.

First-party cookies are set by the domain of the website accessed.

Third-party cookies are set or administered through services provided by other entities, for example for analytics, the integration of external content or advertising.

The specific list of active technologies is published in the Cookie Table in section 21 of this Policy.

5. Categories of cookies used

Cookies and similar technologies are grouped according to their purpose.

The Company uses only the categories that correspond to the actual technical configuration of the website.

6. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies enable the operation of the website and of the services requested by the user.

They may be used, for example, for:

  • maintaining a session
  • website security
  • traffic distribution
  • operation of the shopping cart
  • remembering cookie choices
  • preventing abusive use
  • or other functionalities without which the requested service cannot operate properly

These technologies are activated to the extent necessary for the operation of the website and are not used for additional marketing or behavioural analytics purposes.

7. Preference and functionality cookies

Preference cookies enable the website to remember certain choices of the visitor and to provide additional functionalities.

These may include, as applicable, the selected language, the region, display preferences, certain interface settings or other options.

Where such technologies are not strictly necessary for the provision of the requested service, they are activated in accordance with the choice expressed by the user through the preferences panel.

8. Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics technologies may be used to understand how visitors use the website.

They may provide information such as the pages accessed, the approximate duration of the visit, the navigation path, the type of device, the browser or other technical information.

The information is used to assess the performance of the website, identify issues and improve the user experience.

Where such tools involve storing or accessing information on the device for purposes that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the service, they are activated only in accordance with the user’s choice.

9. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing technologies may be used to measure campaigns, limit the repetition of advertisements, create audiences, or deliver more relevant communications.

Depending on the provider, these technologies may allow the correlation of activity on the website with information available to the provider from other services.

Cookies and technologies used for these purposes are activated only after the visitor has expressed the corresponding option.

Refusal of these does not prevent access to the basic functionalities of the website.

10. Embedded Content and Social Networks

The website may integrate, as applicable, maps, video materials, social media elements, widgets, or other content provided by third parties.

The loading of such content may allow the external provider to receive information about the device or visit and to place its own technologies.

When this processing is not strictly necessary, the respective content will be activated according to the applicable consent configuration.

To the extent possible, the website may initially display a static element or a message that allows the user to decide whether they wish to load the external service.

11. Consent for Optional Technologies

Technologies that require consent are inactive until the user expresses their choice.

On the first visit, the user is presented with a banner or preference management panel.

This allows choosing between the use of optional technologies and continuing on the website only with necessary technologies.

Continued browsing, scrolling the page, or simply using the website are not treated, in themselves, as consent for optional categories.

12. Category-Based Choice

The user may accept all optional categories or may separately choose the categories they wish to allow.

Optional categories are presented in a clear form and are not activated by default.

The preferences panel explains the purpose of each category and allows modification of the selection.

Strictly necessary cookies are indicated separately because they support the essential functions of the website.

13. Refusal of Optional Cookies

The user may continue to use the website without activating analytics, marketing, or other optional cookies, subject to functionalities that directly depend on that choice.

The option to refuse optional cookies is available in an accessible manner from the consent interface.

14. Modification and Withdrawal of Options

The user may modify their options at any time via the link:

“Cookie Settings” / “Cookie Preferences”

permanently available in the footer of the website.

Withdrawal of consent for a category prevents the future activation of those technologies.

When technically possible, optional cookies already placed by the website are removed or marked so that they are no longer used for the withdrawn purpose.

For third-party cookies, complete removal from the device may also require the use of browser settings or tools provided by the respective provider.

15. Duration of Cookie Options

The Company retains the preferences expressed by the user for the period configured in the consent management platform.

Consent may be requested again when:

  • the established period expires
  • the categories or purposes change in a relevant manner
  • a new provider is introduced that substantially changes the processing
  • or there are other reasons why the previous option no longer reflects the current configuration

16. Consent Information

To demonstrate and respect user choices, the consent management platform may retain information such as:

  • the consent identifier
  • the date and time of the choice
  • the categories accepted or refused
  • the version of the banner or policy
  • and the technical information necessary to apply the preferences

These data are used for managing cookie options and demonstrating how they have been administered.

17. Cookies and Personal Data

Certain information collected through cookies may constitute personal data, individually or when correlated with other information.

These may include, as applicable, IP addresses, online identifiers, information about the device, browsing activity, or identifiers assigned by providers.

In such situations, the data are processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the information provided in the Data Processing Notice.

18. Providers and Recipients

The Company may use providers for hosting, website administration, analytics, advertising, embedded content, or consent management.

Depending on the service and the manner in which it uses data, the provider may act as a processor, an independent controller, or in another legal role.

The Company assesses this status in accordance with its provider procedures.

19. International Transfers

Some services used by the website may involve storing or accessing data outside the Republic of Moldova.

Where such transfers exist, the Company applies the relevant rules and safeguards.

20. Managing Cookies in the Browser

Most browsers allow the user to view, block, or delete cookies.

These settings are managed directly by the user in the browser used.

Blocking all cookies in the browser may also affect technologies required for certain website functionalities.

Browser settings are separate from the Company's preferences panel and may be used additionally by the visitor.

21. List of Cookies Used

The specific list of cookies and technologies identified on the website:

NameProviderCategoryPurposeDuration
co_consentCarpet OutletStrictly necessaryRemembers your cookie preferences (date of choice, accepted categories, banner version)12 months
carpet-outlet-cart, carpet-outlet-favorites (localStorage)Carpet OutletStrictly necessaryThe shopping cart, favorite products, and recently viewed items, stored in your browserUntil deleted by you
co_popup_dismissed_* (localStorage)Carpet OutletStrictly necessaryRemembers that you closed an informational message, so that it is not displayed repeatedlyUntil deleted by you
co-chat (sessionStorage)Carpet OutletStrictly necessaryIdentifier of the conversation with the site assistantSession
co_viewed (sessionStorage)Carpet OutletStrictly necessaryRemembers which carpets were already counted as viewed in this session, so a reload is not counted twiceSession
staff_sessionCarpet OutletStrictly necessaryAuthentication of staff in the internal panel (not placed for visitors)14 days
Vercel Web AnalyticsVercel Inc.Technical measurement (without cookies)Aggregate traffic statistics (pages visited, country, device type). Does not place cookies and does not store information on the device; the visit identifier is temporarily derived and is not retainedNothing is stored on the device
_ga, _ga_*Google (Google Analytics 4, via Google Tag Manager)Analytics and performanceDistinguishing visitors and sessions for usage statisticsUp to 2 years
_gcl_au, IDE, test_cookieGoogle (Google Ads)Marketing and advertisingMeasuring conversions of advertising campaigns and displaying relevant ads3 months – 13 months
_fbp, _fbcMeta Platforms (Meta Pixel)Marketing and advertisingMeasuring campaigns and creating audiences for ads on Facebook/Instagram3 months

Cookies in the "Analytics and performance" and "Marketing and advertising" categories are placed only after you have chosen to accept them. You can change your choice at any time from "Cookie Settings".

Information on the rights of individuals and how to exercise them is available in the Data Processing Notice.