Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used for the site to function properly, to remember preferences, and — only with your consent — for traffic analysis or improving the user experience.

In this Policy, “cookies” also includes similar technologies (e.g. localStorage) where used for similar purposes.

2. Who Is Responsible

The party responsible for cookie use on this website is VeloSite, Athens, Greece. Contact:hello@velosite.gr.

For more on personal data processing, see the Privacy Policy. Sending messages via contact forms (e.g. Formspree) is described in the Privacy Policy — they are not cookies, but data processing via third-party providers.

3. Cookie Categories We Use

3.1 Essential / Technical Cookies

Required for the basic operation of the website. They do not require consent under applicable law when used solely for technical purposes.

• Storing your choice on the cookie consent banner (accept / reject).
• Storing appearance theme preference (light / dark), where applicable.
• Security and abuse prevention (e.g. spam protection on forms).

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies (Optional)

If an analytics tool is enabled (e.g. Google Analytics), it helps us understand site use (pages you visit, time spent) so we can improve content.

Consent: Analytics cookies load only if (a) we have configured them and (b) you choose “Accept” in the banner. With “Reject” they do not load. If no analytics tool is configured, “Accept” does not enable extra cookies.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

If we use advertising or remarketing cookies in the future, they will load only with explicit consent and this Policy will be updated accordingly.

4. Retention Period

• Session cookies: are deleted when you close the browser.
• Persistent cookies / localStorage: remain until they expire, you delete them, or you change your consent preference.
• Your cookie consent preference is stored locally on your device for a reasonable period so the banner does not appear on every visit.

5. How You Can Manage Cookies

You have the following rights and options:

• Via the banner: accept or reject non-essential cookies on the first visit (or after clearing stored preferences).
• Via the browser: you can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect how the website works.
• Reviewing consent: clear local storage data for our site and refresh the page to show the banner again.

Browser guides: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — “Cookies” or “Privacy and security” in settings.

6. Legal Basis

• Essential cookies: legitimate interest / technical necessity to provide the service you requested (visiting the website).
• Non-essential cookies: consent under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive / Greek electronic communications law.

7. Updates

We may update this Policy when our practices or the law change. The date of the latest update appears at the top of the page.

8. Contact

For questions about cookies: hello@velosite.gr