Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
A “cookie” is a small text file that is placed on the hard disk of your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. The Cookie Policy in this section is placed on your device by the website itself (“first party cookies”) or by partners of the website (“third party cookies”). The cookie identifies your device by a unique identification number when you return to the website and collects information about your browsing behaviour.
Why do we use cookies?
When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to provide your consent for the use of cookies, through a cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish your use preferences from those of other users of our Website. This helps us monitor our Website statistics and metrics, optimise our Website, and offer you a better user experience when you visit. This cookies policy gives you clear and complete information about the cookies that we use and their purpose.
What types of cookies do we use?
The following essential cookies are used for the secure operation of the website’s backend and are only used by authorised administrators (e.g. staff from CERTH/HIT). They enable login sessions and allow the platform to recognise returning admin users.
| Strictly necessary cookies (for administrators only) | |
| Name | Function |
| Authentication cookies | Identify logged-in administrators (only accessible to authorised users such as CERTH/HIT staff) |
| “Remember me” | The only persons who have this option on the Website are its administrators, e.g. CERTH/HIT employees |
The following Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us understand how users interact with our Website by collecting anonymised data on usage patterns. This information allows us to improve website performance and user experience. These cookies are set only if you provide your consent. IP addresses are anonymised by default in Google Analytics 4. No personal identifiers such as name or email are collected. These cookies are not essential for using the site and will only be set if you give your consent via the cookie banner. The legal basis for processing personal data collected through these cookies is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
| Analytics cookies from Google Analytics | |
| Name | Function |
| Device and Browser Information | Browser type and versionOperating systemDevice type (mobile, desktop, tablet)Screen resolutionLanguage settings |
| Location Data | IP address (used to estimate the user’s geographic location)GA anonymizes IP addresses by default in GA4, but it’s still technically collectedApproximate location (country, city) |
| User Interaction Data | Pages viewed (URLs)Time spent on each pageClicks, scrolls, and interactionsBounce rate (did the user leave the Website after one page?)Exit pages (at what section of the website the user decided to leave the site) |
| Traffic Source Information | How the user found the Website, including details like:Search engine (e.g., Google)Direct (typed the URL)Referral (clicked a link from another site)Social media or email campaignsUTM parameters from marketing links |
| Session and Engagement Data | Number of sessions per userSession durationFrequency and recency of visitsNew and/or returning users |
| User Identifier (pseudonymous) | Client ID: a unique identifier stored in a cookie (_ga) to track returning users (anonymously)In GA4, also User ID if you provide one (e.g., from login) |
The following and private information is not collected:
- Real names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Payment info
- Precise GPS location
For cookies installed by third parties, we are happy to refer you to the declarations that these parties make about this on their respective websites. Note: we exercise absolutely
no influence on the content of these declarations, nor on the content of the cookies of these third parties.
Your consent:
You can refuse or block cookies by changing the configuration parameters of your navigation system. Switching cookies off can mean that you can no longer make use of certain functionalities of the Website.
You can at any time change or withdraw your consent to the use of cookies by revisiting the Cookie Settings. You can also delete cookies from your browser settings.
You can find more information about cookies at: http://www.allaboutcookies.org
You can find more information about online behavioral advertising and online privacy here: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu
More information about your rights and how we collect and process your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy. Should you have further questions or comments, don´t hesitate to contact via email: mobilair.project@gmail.com or by post to: CERTH/HIT, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.