Last updated: 7 September 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to operate correctly, remember choices and, with your consent, collect usage statistics. Similar technologies, such as local storage, may be used for equivalent purposes.
2. Who uses cookies?
www.merkouroglou.gr is operated by MERKOUROGLOU P.C. (ΜΕΡΚΟΥΡΟΓΛΟΥ ΙΚΕ), Greek Tax Identification Number 801034802, 100 NATO Avenue, P.C. 19300, Aspropyrgos, Attica, Greece. For questions about cookies or personal data, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by merkouroglou.gr. Third-party cookies are set by external providers whose services are used on the website, such as Google for analytics, and are set only where the required consent has been given.
4. Cookie categories
- Strictly necessary: required for basic operation, security, user login, session management and storage of consent choices. They cannot be disabled through the banner because the requested service cannot be provided without them.
- Functional: remember optional choices and enhance website functions. Where used, they are activated only with consent.
- Analytics: help us understand website usage through aggregated reports. They are set only with consent.
- Marketing: used for advertising or cross-site tracking. As of this policy’s date, we do not use Google Ads remarketing or Meta Pixel. If these are added, they will be activated only with consent and this policy will be updated.
- Other: cookies awaiting classification. They must not be activated before consent unless they are confirmed to be strictly necessary.
5. Cookies and technologies used
The following table describes the principal cookies and technologies expected to be used by the website. The names of technical cookies used by Joomla, AcyMailing and the consent tool may vary according to their active version and configuration.
| Cookie/technology | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| Joomla session cookie (technical name) | merkouroglou.gr | Strictly necessary | Maintains a secure session and login functions. | Session or as configured for login |
| Consent-preference cookie (technical name) | merkouroglou.gr / consent tool | Strictly necessary | Stores acceptance or rejection of cookie categories. | As configured in the consent tool |
| AcyMailing cookies or technical identifiers, if created | merkouroglou.gr / AcyMailing | Strictly necessary or functional, depending on purpose | Security and technical operation of the newsletter form. | Session or as configured |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users for statistical reporting. | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Analytics | Maintains session state and measures website use. | Up to 2 years |
Note: This table should be verified through periodic technical scans and updated whenever website services or settings change.
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a Google service, only after you consent to analytics cookies. It may process information such as cookie identifiers, device characteristics, approximate geographical area and interactions with pages. The information is used for traffic reports and website improvement.
Information about Google’s use of cookies is available at How Google uses cookies. Google Search Console does not itself place cookies on website visitors’ devices.
7. Consent and legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies are used because they are required to provide the service you request and to operate the website securely. All optional cookies, including analytics cookies, are used only after prior, freely given and specific consent. Rejecting cookies must be as easy as accepting them, and refusing optional cookies does not prevent basic access to the website.
8. Changing or withdrawing your choices
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings” option, which should remain available on the website. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of earlier processing. You may also need to delete cookies already stored through your browser settings.
9. Browser settings
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause website functions to fail, including the ability to log in to the catalogue.
10. Personal data and international transfers
Where cookies contain online identifiers or are linked to other information, they may constitute personal data. For information about recipients, transfers outside the EEA, retention and your rights, please read the website’s Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when cookies, services or applicable law change. The current version is published together with its last-updated date. If a change affects your consent, a new choice will be requested where required.
12. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact MERKOUROGLOU P.C. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
