What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files, which a website can install and store on the computer or mobile terminal device (tablet, smartphone, laptop) of visitors. Thanks to cookies, the website remembers the actions of visitors during navigation.
The use of cookies as trackers is supported by various browsers, such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera. If they wish, website visitors can disable them, so that they are not accepted or even delete them afterwards.
In addition, some cookies may serve the Company’s commercial advertising or promotion. In this context, we generally use the term “cookies” as an “umbrella term” to describe techniques such as cookies, flash cookies and web beacons.
Functions of cookies
Depending on their type, cookies perform functions such as measuring page traffic, recording the number of visitors, language, time of entry, geographical origin, device identifiers (e.g. operating system, screen resolution), keywords used by users/visitors, login attempts, etc. Some cookies are personal data and some are not. Some cookies are technically necessary, while others serve commercial and advertising purposes.
Types of cookies
There are different types of cookies, operational, technical, user identification, advertising, etc. First party cookies are set by the website/page visited by users and are only readable by this website/page. If the website uses external third-party services, then their own cookies, so-called third-party cookies (Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.) are installed on the users’ device. Persistent cookies are those that are stored on the users’ computer and are not automatically deleted once users close their browser. Non- persistent or session cookies are those that are deleted once users close their browser. When you visit our website, you may be asked to accept or reject cookies. If you consciously choose to accept them, our website will remember your preferences for a certain period of time. This way you will not have to re-enter them, when you browse our site during the same visit.
Why do we use cookies?
The Company primarily uses cookies to ensure that your visit to our website is as pleasant as possible, as well as for advertising purposes during your future visits to other websites. You may find below a more detailed review of cookies categories that we might use and for which purposes:
Categories of cookies we might use
Different categories of cookies exist depending on the purpose of their use. The categories of cookies that our Company may use are the following:
- Functional cookies, which are essential for ensuring the website operates correctly and that users experience seamless navigation. These cookies enable core functionalities such as user authentication and preference settings.
- Analytical cookies, which collect anonymized data regarding website usage, helping analyze traffic patterns, improve performance and optimize the user experience.
- Third-party cookies, which are set by third-party services integrated into the website, such as analytics tools and embedded media content.
- Preference cookies, which enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in and allow you to create a list with everything you desire. The information collected by these cookies can be made anonymous and it is not possible to track browsing activity on other websites.
- Statistics cookies, that help the website owners understand how visitors interact with the web pages collecting information and reporting it anonymously with the sole purpose of improving website functions and performance. Such cookies can be used by us or by third parties on our behalf.
- Marketing cookies, which aim to offer you content that would match your interests. These cookies track your preferences to provide you with the most relevant advertising. Such cookies can be used by us or by third parties on our behalf.
Some cookies, like technical cookies, are mandatory, while other categories require your consent prior to use. The categories are pre-selected and you may freely choose any category you wish to not opt for.
Your options are preserved per device and per browser for 12 months and upon lapse of this period, you will be asked a new.
Obtaining Visitor’s Consent
The mandatory acceptance of cookies is not a condition of entry to our website. Visitors can freely navigate by checking and accepting or not the cookies, except for the necessary cookies.
Modification of the present policy
This Policy may be revised occasionally, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable law.
The company under the name “TECHNIKI ETAIREIA XENODOCHEIAKES TOURISTIKES EPICHEIRISEIS CHANIOTIS ANONYMH ETAIREIA”, located in Ano Mera of Mykonos, Greece, 84600, T.I.N. 094108788, is the Cookies Controller.