What are cookies and why do we use them?
They are small pieces of information stored on computers to recognize the browser used while browsing websites. Device identifiers are collected from available system data, which may include IP addresses, user-agent information (browser version, type and version of operating system), or device-generated identifiers, such as Apple's advertising identifiers, Apple vendor identifiers, Google Android identifiers, or Google Play Store advertising IDs. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to remember information such as identifiers and user preferences.
Functions of cookies
Depending on their type, cookies perform functions such as measuring page traffic, recording the number of visitors, language, time of access, geographic origin, device identification information (e.g., operating system, screen resolution), keywords used, login attempts, etc. Some cookies are personal data and others are not. Certain cookies are technically necessary while others serve commercial and advertising purposes.
The use of cookies allows our Website to remember information about your visit, collecting useful data about your browsing preferences. This way, your browsing experience will be improved the next time you visit us. In order to provide our services, we and our service providers collect traffic data, your IP address, your device's software, the type of server you use while browsing, as well as information about how you use the website (such as the date and time of connection and disconnection) generated while using the website.
Additionally, cookies help us monitor the performance and traffic of our Website, improving its presentation and content according to our visitors’ preferences.
Types of cookies
There are various types of cookies: functional, technical, user identification, advertising, etc. First-party cookies are set by the website/page you visit and are readable only by it. If the site uses third-party services, then third-party cookies are also installed on your device (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.). Persistent cookies are stored on your computer and are not automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are deleted once you close your browser. Each time you visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject cookies. If you consciously choose to accept them, our website will remember your preferences (such as username, language) for a certain period. This way, you won't have to enter them again when browsing our site during the same visit.
Legal framework for the use and storage of cookies
The installation and use of “cookies” is specifically regulated by law (Article 4, paragraph 5 of Law 3471/2006, which incorporated European Directive 2002/58/EC ePrivacy), which is expected to be replaced by a Regulation (ePrivacy Regulation), so changes to this policy may occur. Each website is allowed to install such a “cookie” only if you, as the user, provide explicit consent through a positive action (opt-in) (under GDPR 2016/679) and according to the instructions of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority, after clear and comprehensive information about the installation, purpose, usefulness, consequences of refusal, processing purposes, the exercise of access rights, and any data recipients. This consent may be given through appropriate settings in the web browser or another application. For this reason, we provide the detailed information below.
