Our website www.christianavardakou.com (hereinafter the “Website” or “We”) uses Cookies. We have drafted this Cookies Notice to provide users (hereinafter also “You”) with more information on cookies and the purposes for which we use them.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are little text files which are sent to the visitors’ browsers and are stored on their devices when they visit a website. The term “Cookies” also refers to other similar technologies used to install and/or collect information on or from the visitors’ terminal equipment such as pixels.

2. What are the categories of cookies?

In general, there are three different ways to classify cookies: their provenance, how long they endure, and what purpose they serve.

Depending on their provenance cookies are classified as “First-party Cookies” and “Third-party cookies”. First party Cookies are set by the website you’re visiting. Third-party Cookies are set by an entity that is distinct from the one that operates the website visited by the user. This happens when a website uses external services placing their own Cookies.

Depending on their endurance cookies are classified as “Session Cookies” and “Persistent Cookies”. A Session Cookie is automatically deleted when the user closes his/her browser. A “persistent cookie” remains stored in the user’s terminal device until it reaches a defined expiration date.

Finally, depending on their purpose, Cookies can be classified as “Strictly necessary Cookies”, “Preferences Cookies” (also known as “Functionality Cookies”), “Performance cookies” (also known as “Statistics Cookies”), and “Marketing Cookies” (also known as “Targeting Cookies”). The function of each category is explained in the section below.

3. Why are cookies important? What types of cookies do we use?

In general, the main goal of Cookies is to make your browsing experience easier and more efficient.

“Strictly Necessary Cookies” are required for the proper functioning of the Website. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website. They are used to respond to actions made by you when requesting services, such as filling out forms. If you deactivate these cookies, the Website’s services will not work. Therefore, these cookies are always active, and, according to the applicable law, Website operators do not need your consent to use them.

“Preferences Cookies” enhance the functionality of the Website. They allow Websites to memorize information about your choices and preferences on the Website, such as your username or the selected language. In this way your experience will be improved the next time you visit the Website. They do not track browsing activity across other websites. If you block these cookies, some of the Website’s services will not function properly.

“Performance Cookies” help Websites count visits and traffic sources so they can improve their content, presentation, and performance according to visitors’ preferences. They help Websites to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website. If you block these Cookies, the Website will not know when you visited it.

“Marketing Cookies” are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests (targeted advertising). They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help advertisers measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. When you block these cookies, you receive less targeted advertising.

4. Cookies and personal data processing

The use of Cookies may be related to personal data processing such as your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, your location and behavioral data. Therefore, we recommend you consult our Privacy Notice, available on our Website, to be informed about how we process users’ personal data.

5. International Data Transfers

Some Cookies are put in place by third-party partners that provide their services. For service efficiency purposes, some of these providers’ servers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Therefore, some cookie-related information may be transferred outside the EEA. We inform you that this data is transferred with adequate safeguards and is always kept safe.

6. How to manage Cookies? Can I change my settings?

In the Cookies settings panel, available on our Website, you can enable or disable the use of Cookies that are not strictly necessary for the Website functioning. You can withdraw your consent to the use of Cookies and change the settings of Cookies at any time. Alternatively, you can enable, disable, or even completely delete Cookies through the setup options in your browser.

7. Contact us

For more information on the use of Cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us at me@cvardakou.com .