Last updated: 26.02.2026

1. Introduction

This policy refers to the cookies used on the web platform “Single Electronic Contact Point for Industrial Licensing (PCUEL) of Romania” (hereinafter referred to as the “PCUEL web Platform”), operated by the Office for Industrial Licensing (hereinafter referred to as “OLI”), headquartered in Bucharest, 65 Paris Street, Sector 1, Postal Code 011815, e-mail: contact@oli.gov.ro, website: www.oli.gov.ro, registered under unique registration code 5005329.

This policy supplements the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions governing the use of the PCUEL web Platform.

The PCUEL web Platform uses cookies in order to:

  • ensure the proper functioning of the website;
  • store user preferences;
  • analyze platform performance;
  • provide personalized services and relevant content;
  • comply with legal obligations related to security and auditing.

This policy explains which cookies are used, their purpose, their storage duration, and how users can manage or refuse cookies.

This policy applies to all natural persons who access or use the PCUEL web Platform, whether acting on their own behalf or on behalf of an institution/organization.

2. What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on the user's device (computer, tablet, phone) when visiting a website. They enable the platform to recognize the user during subsequent visits, retain their preferences, and provide a personalized and optimized experience.

  • Cookies may be:
    • First-party cookies: placed directly by the platform being visited;
    • Third-party cookies: placed by third-party providers for external services or marketing purposes.

Within the PCUEL web Platform, cookies are used for:

  • the proper functioning of the platform and the provision of requested services;
  • remembering user preferences and settings;
  • performance analysis and content optimization;
  • delivering personalized content.

3. Types of cookies used

Cookie name Category Type Detailed purpose Storage period
COOKIE_SUPPORT Functional Session Stores whether the user's browser accepts cookies. Session
JWT Functional Session Used for secure authentication and transmitting session information. Session
GUEST_LANGUAGE_ID Functional Persistent Stores the user's language preference. 1 year
CC Functional Persistent Stores the user's cookie preferences. 1 year

The use of these cookies is essential for the proper functioning of the PCUEL web Platform.

If you choose to disable cookies as described below, you will no longer be able to use the PCUEL web Platform and the services provided through it until you modify your browser cookie settings.

4. User consent

  • When you first visit the PCUEL web Platform, a banner containing information about cookies will be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • Your consent to the use of cookies under this Cookie Policy is given directly by clicking the “Accept” button in the banner.
  • If you do not directly accept cookies by clicking the “Accept” button in the banner, you will not be able to use the PCUEL web Platform and the services provided through it.
  • You may also refuse the use of cookies by configuring your browser to reject cookies, as described in Section 6 – Disabling cookies in your browser.

If you have configured your browser to reject cookies, as described below, you will not be able to use the PCUEL web Platform and the services provided through it until you change your browser cookie settings.

5. Third-party cookies

The PCUEL web Platform contains links to other websites that are not owned or managed by the Office for Industrial Licensing (third-party content, links, and plug-ins).

For example:

The Office for Industrial Licensing assumes no responsibility for the privacy and cookie policies applied by these websites. Users are encouraged to consult the specific policies of each respective website.

6. Disabling and deleting cookies in your browser

Users may disable or delete cookies through their browser settings.

Examples:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.

Additional information is available at: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.

Additional information is available at: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Cookies

  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete.

Additional information is available at: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block cookies.

Additional information is available at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082

If you configure your browser to reject cookies, you will no longer be able to use the PCUEL web Platform and the services provided through it until you modify your cookie preferences.

7. Cookie storage period

  • Cookies are stored for the period specified in the table in Section 3 – Types of cookies used.
  • After expiration, cookies may be automatically deleted by the browser or manually removed by the user, depending on browser settings.

8. Policy updates

We reserve the right to update and/or amend this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect any changes in the cookies used or any changes in legal requirements.

In the event of such revision, we will publish the updated version of the Cookie Policy on our website. Therefore, we encourage you to periodically review the content of this Policy.