1. What are cookies?
The term “cookie” refers to a small data file, consisting exclusively of a series of information in text format, which the website sends to the web browser on your computer’s hard disk, either temporarily for the duration of your visit, or, sometimes, for longer periods, depending on the cookie type.
Cookies serve different functions (e.g., they distinguish you from other website visitors or remember certain things about you, such as your preferences) and are used by most websites to improve your user experience.
Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains some anonymous data. Cookies usually contain the name of the domain where the cookie came from, the life of the cookie, and a value (usually in the form of a randomly generated unique number).
2. Which cookies does our website use and what information is being collected?
On this website, we use cookies to improve our visitors’ user experience, and more specifically:
Strictly Necessary / Basic Cookies: Strictly Necessary Cookies are essential for the functioning of the website and allow you to browse it and use its functionalities. These cookies do not track your personal data. They are required for the website to function properly.
| Name | Source | Duration | Purpose |
| resolution | hub.when.org.gr | session | Used to send reduced-size images to increase the website’s speed on mobile devices. |
| cmplz_policy_id | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Retains the accepted cookie policy ID. |
| cmplz_functional | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Stores cookie consent preferences. |
| cmplz_consented_services | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_marketing | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_statistics | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_preferences | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Stores cookie consent preferences |
Performance Cookies: Performance Cookies collect data about the way you are using the website, such as which pages you visit more frequently or whether or not you are getting error messages. The information they collect is usually aggregated. We use it only to improve the performance of our website.
| Name | Source | Duration | Purpose |
| _ga | Two Years | Used to distinguish unique users. | |
| _gid | One Day | Used to distinguish unique users. | |
| _gat | session | Used to throttle the request rate to the server. | |
| OTZ | Two Years | Used to compile aggregate statistics. | |
| OGP | Two Years | Used to connect the user on Google Maps. |
Preference Cookies: Preference Cookies are used to store information that affects the behavior or appearance of a website according to the user’s preferences. They are designed to improve the browsing experience.
| Name | Source | Duration | Purpose |
| cmplz_banner-status | hub.when.org.gr | 365 days | Saving the state of rejection or acceptance of the cookie banner |
Google Analytics Cookies are analysis/audience measurement cookies that allow us to collect anonymous information on how visitors use our website. These cookies can provide information about the number of visitors using the website, the time and duration of visits, as well as information on how visitors navigate the different areas of the website. This information helps us improve the functionality of our website. It is anonymous information and does not contain personal data. Information collected by Google Analytics Cookies on our website is sent to and stored on Google servers, according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can turn off Google Analytics tracking by clicking on this link. If you turn off these cookies, your use of the website will not be measured or included in the website statistics we collect to improve the services we provide via the website. The functionality of the website will not be affected.
3. Cookie Consent – Settings
When a visitor first enters our website, they are informed about the use of cookies and the relevant Cookie Policy.
If they disagree, they must leave the website or turn off cookies using the browser settings. If cookies are not installed, the functionality of the website may be affected, including the ability to view information on the website.
With most browsers, you can change the relevant settings to delete cookies from your hard drive, block all cookies or get a warning message before a cookie is installed. Please review your browser instructions to learn more about these functions. If you decline cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited, and you may not be able to benefit from all its features.
For more information about how to manage specific cookies, including how to control or delete them, please visit the website: www.aboutcookies.org.
