Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN | Security - Protection against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
laravel_session | Session management and user authentication | 2 hours |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 13 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website functionality and user experience.
Service | Purpose | Cookies Used | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking | _ga, _ga_*, _gid | 2 years / 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying relevant and engaging advertisements for individual users.
Service | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
Facebook Pixel | Ad targeting and conversion tracking | 90 days |
Google Ads | Advertisement personalization and remarketing | 90 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or providing enhanced features.
Purpose | Examples | Duration |
---|---|---|
Language Preferences | Remember your preferred language settings | 1 year |
User Interface Preferences | Remember customization options and display preferences | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Facebook Data Policy
- Google Ads: Google Ads Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button in the bottom-left corner of your screen, or by clicking here to open cookie preferences .
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Cookie Retention
We retain cookies for different periods depending on their type and purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (see tables above)
- Consent Records: We keep records of your consent for 3 years for compliance purposes
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Right to be informed: This policy provides clear information about our cookie use
- Right to access: You can request information about what cookies we use
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to object: You can object to non-essential cookies
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Information
Questions About This Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: support@carac.gr
You can also use our contact form to reach us.
9. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the type of cookie:
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for website functionality)
- Analytics Cookies: Consent
- Marketing Cookies: Consent
- Functional Cookies: Consent
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.