Cookie Policy
Effective May 2019
Version 2.0
1. INTRODUCTION
The website www.larissa.gov.gr and/or larissa-dimos.gr (hereinafter the “Website”) uses cookies and related technologies to ensure its proper functioning, improve the browsing experience for visitors, analyze traffic, and, where necessary, provide personalized services and content.
This Cookie Policy describes what cookies are, which categories of cookies are used on the Website, for what purposes they are used, and how each visitor can manage their preferences.
Consent for the use of cookies is managed through the CookieYes platform, which provides the relevant notification and selection mechanism when visiting the Website.
The Municipality of Larissa reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time, provided that this is required by changes in the Website’s operation, legislation, or the technologies used. Any amendment takes effect upon its publication on this page.
For any information regarding this Cookie Policy, interested parties may contact us via email at: protokolo@larissa.gov.gr
2. WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s computer, mobile phone, tablet, or any other electronic device when the user visits a website.
Cookies allow the Website to recognize the user’s device and store specific information about their visit, such as browsing preferences or other choices, in order to make the Website operate more efficiently, securely, and user-friendly.
Cookies do not cause any harm to the user’s device or to the files stored on it. They are widely used for the operation of websites, to improve their performance, and to provide information to their administrators.
3. WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE
The following categories of cookies may be used on the Website:
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the technical operation of the Website and for providing the basic services requested by users. These cookies enable, among other things, secure browsing, system management, the storage of consent preferences, and the proper functioning of the Website’s basic features.
The use of these cookies does not require the user’s consent, as without them the Website cannot function properly.
3.2 Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences, such as language, display preferences, or other settings, in order to provide improved and more personalized features.
Disabling these cookies may affect certain features of the Website and limit the personalization of your browsing experience.
3.3 Statistical or analytical cookies
Statistical cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages they visit most frequently, how long they stay on those pages, or whether they encounter any issues while navigating.
This information is used exclusively for statistical analysis and to improve the performance and functionality of the Website. Where required by applicable law, these cookies are activated only with the user’s consent.
3.4 Advertising or Targeting Cookies
Advertising or targeting cookies are used to track users’ browsing and display content or messages that may be more relevant to their interests.
If the Website uses such cookies, they are installed only after the user has given prior consent.
3.5 Unclassified cookies
In some cases, cookies may be identified that have not yet been classified into a specific category. These cookies are evaluated and classified appropriately as part of the Website’s regular audits and scans.
4. Consent and preference management
When you first visit the Website, a special consent notification and management tool appears via the CookieYes service. Through this tool, you can:
- accept all cookies,
- reject non-essential cookies,
- select which cookies they wish to allow by category.
The user’s choices are saved and can be modified at any time via the cookie management mechanism available on the Website.
The withdrawal or modification of consent applies prospectively and does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such action.
5. Third-party cookies
The Website may use third-party services that may set cookies through it, such as, for example, web analytics services, embedded audiovisual content, maps, social media, or other external applications.
These cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of the third-party providers. The Municipality of Larissa does not fully control the operation of cookies installed by third parties and recommends that users consult the relevant policies of these providers directly.
6. Detailed list of cookies
A detailed and up-to-date list of the cookies used on the Website, including their names, categories, storage duration, and descriptions of their purposes, is available through the CookieYes mechanism.
This list may be automatically updated following new scans of the Website to accurately reflect the cookies used at any given time.
7. How can users control cookies?
Users may manage or withdraw their consent to the use of cookies at any time through:
- the cookie preference management tool available on the Website,
- the settings of the browser they are using,
- tools provided by third-party service providers
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including the ability to delete, block, or receive a notification before they are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies, particularly those that are strictly necessary, may affect the proper functioning of the Website and limit the availability of certain services or features.
8. Storage time
Cookies can be:
- session cookies, which are automatically deleted as soon as the user closes the browser,
- persistent cookies, which remain stored on the user’s device for a certain period of time or until they are manually deleted.
The retention period for each cookie is listed in the detailed cookie list displayed via the CookieYes mechanism.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Website, please contact the Municipality of Larissa at the following email address:
protokolo@larissa.gov.gr