Policy on the use of cookies and tracking mechanisms
Legal compliance issues
The Municipality follows the provisions of European and national legislation on the management of cookies (Directive 2002/58/EC and Law 3471/2006):
recognizing the cookies present on the main website of the Municipality or on third-party websites for the operation of which the Municipality is responsible. The Municipality always refers to the operating website and the partner who operates the website, in order to investigate the existence and installation of cookies and their feasibility.
informing website users about cookies, their categories, the purpose and duration of their retention, and how to delete them through a Cookie Management Policy posted in an easily accessible part of the website and which is displayed to the user before they start browsing the website,
exploring the possibility for cookies that are not necessary for the operation of the website for the user to give their consent before their installation and then, introducing a tool or mechanism for recording consent with information such as date and time and an identification element, which will also allow the user to withdraw their consent, updating the points of the policy that need changes and informing the user about the policy update.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are installed on the computer or other device when a user visits a website. They are used to operate the website you are visiting as well as to provide additional functionality (such as user identification, remembering preferences).
Why are cookies used on websites
The website places cookies for the following functions:
basic functionalities such as
displaying the website and storing user preferences (e.g. language/color selection, presentation of search results)
visitor security (e.g. Cookies that detect repeated failed attempts to log in to a user's account),
load balancing,
recognizing and/or maintaining content entered by the user during a session throughout the duration of that specific session (e.g. when completing an electronic form or registering transactions).
user authentication in services that require authentication (e.g. when making a transaction via the internet)
providing multimedia content, such as Cookies that are installed when viewing a videosharing content via social networks (social media)
Also, third parties may place cookies on behalf of the website for the following functions:
·collecting statistical data regarding website traffic and the way visitors use it
·displaying advertisements (inside or outside the website).
Which cookies does the Municipality website install
The Municipality website installs the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Functionality description | Origin | Retention time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics cookies _ga, _gat, _gid, _gali) | They collect information about how visitors use the website and their storage duration is set by Google. The information is collected in anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, the origin of the visitors and the pages visited within the website. They are covered by Google's policy. | As defined in Google Policy | |
| AddThis cookies | They allow the user to easily share the pages they want on social networks. | AddThis | As defined in AddThis policy |
How can the user of the website manage cookies
All web browsers allow the user to manage cookies, in order to either delete cookies once they have completed their visit to the website or to set their preferences regarding the use of cookies before starting to browse the website. Please note that deleting or rejecting cookies may negatively affect the user experience of the website (e.g. some features may not be fully available). Users can find more information about their browser at the following links, which can be suggested in the Cookies Policy:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari (Mac OS)
Apple Safari (iPhone, iPad)
Opera
If you wish, in addition, to disable Google Analytics altogether, for each page you visit as a user and not only for the Municipality's website, you can follow the relevant page.
Where can I learn more about cookies as a user
Detailed information on the use of Cookies, as well as how to block or restrict them, can be found on the following websites:
https://cookiepedia.co.uk/all-about-cookies
http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
http://ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies/index_en.htm
Changes to the Cookies Policy
This policy may be modified at any time and the most recent modification is always considered valid. We recommend that you regularly refer to this page, which came into force on 15/10/2019.
Note
The Municipality bears no responsibility for the references from this policy to external websites, for the content and services of these, which it does not control or adopt, and any damage arising from their use, as the visitor has accessαση σε αυτές με δική του ευθύνη.