Cookies
We gather the information mentioned earlier by employing a range of technologies, including the use of what are commonly known as ‘cookies’. A cookie consists of data that can be transmitted from the site to your computer’s browser, where it is stored as an anonymous identifier for your computer, without revealing your personal identity. Your browser can be configured to prompt you for permission before accepting a cookie, allowing you to make a choice each time. It is possible to fully turn off cookies in your browser settings. However, if you choose to proceed with this, some features of the site may not function as intended.
The cookies used on our site can be divided into 5 categories:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Important cookies are needed for the basic functions of the site. Without these, you may find it challenging to navigate and utilise all the features available, and consequently, we cannot ensure optimal performance of our platform. These cookies do not recognise your personal identity.
2. Usability
Usability cookies collect usage data that greatly influence how the site functions and are designed to enhance the user’s experience during their next visit. The information may remain anonymous and is not accessible while the user browses other websites.
3. Statistics
These cookies gather data on visitor interactions with the site, such as the most frequently visited pages and any error messages encountered on web pages. These cookies gather collective, non-identifiable data that does not pinpoint specific users. They are utilised solely to enhance the performance of web pages.
4. Targeting
These cookies help deliver content that aligns perfectly with your preferences and interests. These can serve to showcase specific promotions or deals, reduce ad visibility, or evaluate the success of a marketing initiative. These cookies do not personally identify you.
5. Third Party Cookies
We have added functionalities provided by other sites (such as social networks) via specific plug-ins (software modules). In order for these plugins to function, the cookie is uploaded directly by service providers to your device, and we do not control the settings of cookies originating from these specific sites. For more information about cookies and their management, please visit the respective sites of third party providers:
- https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
- https://www.facebook.com/business/gdpr
- https://twitter.com/privacy
Disabling Cookies
You have the option to disable cookies by changing the relevant settings in the browser you are using. However, the website may not function properly if all cookies are disabled (see description of the types of cookies above).
Consult the table below and click on the corresponding link to receive further information on how to disable and delete Cookies:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=el
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/el/kb/diagrafh-cookies-gia-afairesh-plhroforiwn
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-11
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For other browsers not listed here, please contact the provider of the specific program or alternatively look for a “help” function in the browser.
Information about cookies
If you would like more information about cookies and how they are used, including the manner in which they are applied with regard to your personal data, please visit the website http://www.aboutcookies.org
Other personal information collected by us
Any access, whether successful or not, to sections of our site requiring username and password may be logged for security reasons.
We also record the IP address of visitors each time they visit the site, with the sole purpose of protecting the site and the server hosting it from malicious users. Historical data (logs) are retained for less than one year and are not shared with any third party partner.
Service Quality Monitoring
Some online transactions may either require you to contact us or we may need to contact you. Please be aware that such calls may be monitored and, in certain cases, they are recorded for personnel training or quality assurance purposes.
Online advertisements
Some companies help us deliver interactive on-line advertisements, such as advertising banners. These companies may collect and use customer information to help us better understand offers, promotional activities, and the types of advertising that resonate most with our customers. The information collected is aggregated and cannot therefore be associated with specific persons. However, if you would prefer these companies not to collect such information, you may visit the site http://www.networkadvertising.org/ and follow the instructions to opt-out of this data collection process.
Disclosures required by law
Please be aware that in certain circumstances, it is possible that personal information may be subject to disclosure pursuant to judicial or other government subpoenas, warrants, or orders.
Links to third-party sites
Our sites may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites.
Handling of cookies
You have the option to adjust your cookie preferences on our website at any time, as well as to withdraw your consent to the use of one or more categories of cookies, by indicating the appropriate categories in the special field provided for on our website. You can also prevent your browser from accepting cookies from this website. All the latest browsers allow you to change your cookie settings at any time. You can usually find these settings in the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser.
However, disabling cookies may mean that you are unable to make use of all of the services available on our website and you may see more pop-ups or other types of advertisements. This is because we will be unable to restrict what you see by using cookies. In any case, you will still have access to our editorial content.