Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Goldgrelia EE (“Goldgrelia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on goldgrelia.com (“Website”).
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree that we may store and access cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, enhance the user experience, and provide analytics or personalized content.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: stored until they expire or you delete them.
  • First-party cookies: placed by Goldgrelia.
  • Third-party cookies: placed by external service providers.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Goldgrelia uses cookies for the following purposes:

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies ensure that the Website operates correctly and securely. They enable:

  • basic site functions
  • page navigation
  • secure sessions
  • access to restricted areas

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information such as:

  • number of visitors
  • traffic sources
  • page performance
  • user behavior trends

We typically use Google Analytics or similar tools.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your choices such as:

  • language preferences
  • region
  • cookie consent settings

They improve your browsing experience.

D. Advertising / Targeting Cookies (If Enabled)

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads or track marketing performance across platforms such as Google or Meta.
(If you do not use ads, this section can be removed upon request.)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is an indicative list of cookies commonly used on goldgrelia.com (actual values may vary depending on the plugins active):

Cookie Type Purpose Example Cookies Duration
Essential Core website operation PHPSESSID Session
Consent Saves your cookie preferences cookie_consent 6–12 months
Analytics Tracks website performance _ga, _gid 1 day – 2 years
Functionality Stores user settings wp-settings-* 1 year
Marketing Advertising performance tracking _fbp, _gcl_au Session – 3 months

If you want, I can scan the exact cookies used on the live website and generate a precise table.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may use services provided by external platforms, such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Meta Pixel (if used for marketing)
  • YouTube/Vimeo (for embedded videos)

These third-party providers may set their own cookies.
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5. Cookie Consent & Control

When visiting goldgrelia.com for the first time, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage specific cookie categories

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow full control of cookie settings. You may:

  • block cookies
  • delete stored cookies
  • manage permissions

Instructions can be found in browser privacy settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.

6. Google Analytics (If Enabled)

If Google Analytics is active on the Website, we use it in GDPR-compliant mode with:

  • IP anonymization
  • aggregated reporting
  • no personally identifiable data

Analytics cookies help us improve user experience and content quality.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

  • Website functionality
  • cookie use
  • legal requirements

The updated version will always appear on this page with a revised date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us:

Goldgrelia EE
Spilia, PO: 320
Post Code: 71500
Heraklion, Crete
Website: https://goldgrelia.com/contact/
Email: info@goldgrelia.com
Phone: 281 121 7174