Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how the Relativity Team – the robotics team of Liceul Teoretic de Informatică „Alexandru Marghiloman” Buzău (the “Organiser”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the challenge.relativity.ro website (the “Site”). Hosting and technical infrastructure are provided by EssenByte Solutions.

Under Law 506/2004 on the processing of personal data in electronic communications, storing or accessing information on a user’s device is permitted only after clear and comprehensive information has been provided and the user has had the opportunity to refuse such processing.

Article 1 – What Are Cookies

1. Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit the Site. They help the Site recognise your device and remember your preferences or actions.
2. Cookies may be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stored until expiry or deletion).
3. We may also use technologies such as localStorage, web beacons, or pixel tags. Collectively, these are referred to as “cookies” in this Policy.

Article 2 – Types of Cookies We Use

The Site uses only limited categories of cookies, described below:

1. Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (such as authentication, session management, or form submission). These cannot be disabled.
2. Functional cookies: Remember user preferences like language or region and enhance usability. These may be set by us or trusted third-party components.
3. Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised usage statistics to improve performance and detect issues. Set only with your consent.
4. Advertising cookies: None are used on this Site. If third-party advertising is introduced in the future, prior consent will be obtained before activation.

Article 3 – Consent and Withdrawal

1. When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept or customise your preferences. Except for strictly necessary cookies, no cookies are placed without explicit consent.
2. You can withdraw consent at any time through the Site’s cookie settings or by deleting cookies in your browser. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing prior to withdrawal.

Article 4 – Managing Your Preferences

1. You can manage preferences via the on-site cookie settings panel, where you may enable or disable each category.
2. Your browser also allows you to block, delete, or be notified about cookies. Instructions can be found in the help section of your browser.
3. Disabling certain cookies may impact Site functionality or restrict access to some features.

Article 5 – Third-Party Cookies

1. Some analytics or functional cookies may be provided by third-party services integrated into the Site. Such providers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.
2. We verify that these providers apply adequate safeguards and process data in accordance with documented instructions. Additional details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

Article 6 – Changes to This Policy

1. This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. A new “Last updated” date will appear at the top of this page. Substantial changes may be communicated through the Site interface or via email notifications.

For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection contact point at privacy@essenbyte.com or dpa@essenbyte.com. General inquiries about the Site should be directed to info@essenbyte.com.