Cookies Policy


     This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect limited visitor traffic data.

What are cookies?

     Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or other device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure the proper operation of websites or to collect information regarding their use.

Which cookies do we use?

     PHPSESSID: Our website uses a cookie named PHPSESSID, which is automatically created by PHP server technology for the proper functioning of the website.

What is PHPSESSID?
     PHPSESSID is a session cookie containing a unique, anonymous identifier. It allows the server to recognize the user’s session while browsing the website.
This cookie does not store personal data and does not identify the user as a natural person.

Why is it used?
The PHPSESSID cookie is absolutely necessary for:
     Maintaining your session while browsing Maintaining your login session, where required Preserving form data between pages Ensuring the secure and proper operation of the website
Without this cookie, essential website functions would not be available.

What data does it store?
     The cookie stores only a random session identifier. All session information is securely stored on the server and associated with this identifier.

Duration
     PHPSESSID is a temporary session cookie and is automatically deleted when you close your browser.

lang: Our website uses a cookie named lang to store the user's preferred language while browsing.

What is lang?

The lang cookie is a preference cookie that stores the language in which the user wishes the website content to be displayed (e.g., Greek or English).

Why is it used?

The lang cookie is used in order to:

     Display the website in the language you have selected Avoid requiring you to select a language on every page Improve the user experience of the website What data does it store?

The cookie stores only a language code (e.g., el, en). It does not store personal data and does not identify the user.

Our website exclusively uses traffic analytics cookies, which collect limited information such as:

  • IP Address
  • Date and Time of Visit

This data is used exclusively for statistical purposes and for improving the functionality and performance of the website.

Purpose of Data Processing

The data collected through cookies is used for:

  • Website traffic analysis
  • Monitoring system performance and stability
  • Improving user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

     The processing of the above data is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation and improvement of the website.

Data Retention Period

     Traffic data is retained for a reasonable period of time and is deleted or anonymized when it is no longer necessary.

Cookie Management

     You may configure your browser to reject or delete cookies. However, this may affect the proper functionality of the website.

User Rights

     You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Contact

     For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us using the contact details provided on the website. This Policy may be amended from time to time. We recommend that you review it regularly for any changes.

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