- KOUKAKI ONLINE

At KOUKAKI.online, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with an authentic Athenian experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our portal.

1. Information We Collect and Use

To enhance your experience, our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our content. This includes:

• Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionalities of the website, ensuring security and proper performance anonymously.

• Functional Cookies: These help us perform certain tasks, such as sharing website content on social media platforms or collecting feedback.

• Performance and Analytical Cookies: We utilize third-party services, specifically Google Analytics, to collect anonymous data. This includes tracking the number of visitors to the site and identifying the most popular sections, such as our guides to Philopappou Hill or the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST).

2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Our website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. These advertisements help support our mission to provide free, high-quality information for tourists and residents.

• Advertisement Cookies: These cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. They function by tracking visitors across different websites to collect information and provide customized advertisements based on your interests.

• Non-Source Information Note: Please note that according to standard Google AdSense requirements (not explicitly detailed in the sources), Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

3. User Consent and Control

We believe in transparency regarding your data. Upon your first visit, we provide a “Privacy Overview” that allows you to manage your preferences.

• You have the option to opt-out of non-necessary cookies at any time.

• Please be aware that opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience on the portal.

• Continuing to use the site implies your acceptance of our cookie usage for the purpose of ensuring the best user experience.

4. Third-Party Links and Disclosures

Our portal frequently links to external sites, such as booking platforms for boutique apartments in Koukaki or official museum websites. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase.

Explore KOUKAKI is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the individual privacy policies of any external services you access through our guides.

5. Data Retention and Security

We implement safety features and follow standard industry protocols to protect your data. For example, video surveillance data used in some linked cultural facilities like EMST is automatically destroyed within a few days unless there is a legal justification for its retention. Any information provided for newsletters is handled with respect and used only to stay in touch regarding updates on Koukaki.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this policy or how your data is handled while you explore the “Little Paris” of Athens, please contact us through our dedicated contact page.