Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Visit Acropolis (infodatacenter/Kings Online BV) (“Visit Acropolis”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.VisitAcropolis.org (“Website”).
We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our site and, with your consent, to collect analytical and marketing data that helps us improve our services and understand how visitors interact with our website.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve their efficiency, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: set by us directly.
- Third-party cookies: set by third parties (e.g., analytics or advertising services).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session cookies to maintain your login state and security.
- Cookies required to remember your cookie preferences.
⚠️ Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they are set automatically and do not require your consent.
B. Optional Cookies (Only with Your Consent)
If you choose to “Accept All” cookies, we may also use the following:
1. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, so we can improve user experience and functionality.
- PostHog: We use PostHog to analyze how users navigate our site and which features are most popular. This helps us improve our services and interface.
- Google Tag Manager (GTM): GTM allows us to manage and deploy analytics and tracking tags on our Website.
These cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Clicks and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type and device information
All analytics data collected via PostHog and Google Tag Manager is anonymized or pseudonymized and never used to identify you personally.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can choose whether to accept or reject optional cookies through our cookie banner when you first visit our Website. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our site.
Additionally, you can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Delete cookies already stored on your device.
- Block cookies from being set in the future.
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Where third-party cookies are used (e.g., PostHog, Google Tag Manager), they are subject to the respective third party’s privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information:
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example, to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.