1. Introduction

For the proper operation of the website of the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication of the University of the Aegean, which operates on the domain ct.aegean.gr, we use cookies and related storage technologies, such as localStorage.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which related technologies are used on the website, for which purposes they are used, what their duration is, and how you can control them through your browser.

The website does not use cookies for advertising purposes, remarketing, visitor profiling, or statistical traffic analysis through tools such as Google Analytics or Matomo.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored in the user’s browser when they visit a website. They are used so that the website can recognize basic information about the visit or the user’s choices, such as, for example, the preferred display language or the user’s choice regarding the display of the cookie information message.

Cookies may be temporary, meaning they are deleted when the browser is closed, or permanent, meaning they remain on the user’s device for a specific period of time.

3. What Is localStorage

localStorage is a browser storage mechanism that allows a website to store certain choices or settings locally on the user’s device.

Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not automatically sent to the server with every request. However, because this mechanism also stores information on the user’s device, it is referred to in this policy as a related storage technology.

4. Categories of Cookies and Related Technologies Used

The website uses only cookies and related technologies that are necessary or functional for providing basic options to the user, such as:

the storage of the language choice,

the storage of accessibility settings,

the storage of the user’s choice regarding the cookie information message.

Performance cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or social network cookies are not used.

5. Cookies and Related Technologies Used on the Website

Name	Type	Source	Purpose / Function	Duration
pll_language	Proprietary cookie	ct.aegean.gr	Used by the website’s multilingual system to store the user’s language choice, so that the website is displayed in the correct language on the next visit.	Up to 12 months
onetap-accessibility-free	Proprietary localStorage	ct.aegean.gr	Used by the website’s accessibility tool to store the user’s accessibility choices, such as larger text, increased contrast, readable font, keyboard navigation settings, and related display options.	Remains on the device until deleted by the user through the browser or until deleted/reset by the website’s operation
ct_cookie_preferences	Proprietary cookie	ct.aegean.gr	Used to store the user’s choice regarding the information about and/or acceptance of the Cookie Policy, so that the relevant information message is not displayed repeatedly on every visit.	Up to 12 months

6. Detailed Description

6.1 Language Preference Cookie

The pll_language cookie is used to store the user’s language preference. For example, when the user selects the Greek or English version of the website, the cookie helps the website remember this choice on the next visit.

This cookie is not used for advertising tracking, statistical analysis, or visitor profiling.

6.2 Accessibility Settings

The website has an accessibility tool that allows the user to adjust the display and use of the website according to their needs.

These options may include, indicatively, larger font size, increased contrast, readable font, link highlighting, line height adjustment, keyboard navigation, image hiding, or other assistive functions.

In order to retain these choices during navigation or on a subsequent visit, a relevant entry is stored in the browser’s localStorage with the name onetap-accessibility-free.

This storage is not used for analytics, advertising, or tracking of user behavior.

6.3 Storage of Cookie Banner Choice

The website uses the ct_cookie_preferences cookie to store the user’s choice regarding the display and/or acceptance of the cookie information message.

This storage is done so that the information message is not displayed repeatedly to the same user on every visit.

This particular storage is not used for statistical analysis, advertising, behavior tracking, or visitor profiling.

7. Third-Party Cookies

The website does not use Google Analytics, Google Maps, advertising cookies, social media embeds, or social network cookies.

The website may include embedded videos from YouTube. In this case, when the user chooses to view the embedded video, the third-party provider may use cookies or other technologies in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policy.

The Department does not have full control over the data processing carried out by third-party providers, such as YouTube/Google. For this reason, users are advised to also review the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.

8. Log Files

Due to the nature and manner of operation of the internet, during a visit to the website, technical data may be automatically recorded in the server’s log files, such as the IP address, the date and time of access, the page requested, the browser type, and basic technical details of the connection.

This recording is done for reasons of security, technical operation, problem diagnosis, and protection of information systems from malicious or unauthorized actions.

9. How You Can Control or Delete Cookies and localStorage

The user can control, restrict, or delete cookies and localStorage data through the settings of the browser they use.

Depending on the browser, you can choose to:

delete cookies and website data,

block the storage of cookies,

delete localStorage data,

set different rules per website.

The complete disabling or deletion of cookies and localStorage data may affect certain functions of the website, such as the retention of the language choice, the accessibility settings, or the user’s choice regarding the cookie information message.

10. Contact

For any information regarding the use of cookies and related technologies on the website, you can contact:

Secretariat of the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication Email: secr-culturaltec@aegean.gr

For matters relating to the protection of personal data, you can contact the Data Protection Officer of the University of the Aegean:

Data Protection Officer Email: dpo@aegean.gr

11. Changes to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be amended when the operation of the website changes, when cookies or related technologies are added or removed, or when adaptation to the applicable legal framework is required.

The version in force at any given time will be published on this page.