Cookies Notice
Cookies Notice last revised and effective as of: May 15, 2026
I. General
At College Year in Athens, Inc. (“CYA,” “we“) we are committed to operating transparently with regard to the use of cookies or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels (collectively, “Cookies“) on the CYA website at https://www.cyathens.org/ and any subdomains, including the CYA blog located at https://cyathens.org/blog/, and our student portal located at https://cya-web.scansoftware.com/cafeweb/tl/login, as well as https://eclass.dikemes.edu.gr/login/index.php, and https://opac.dikemes.edu.gr/ (collectively, the “Site“). This Cookies Notice (the “Notice“) is provided to users of the Site (the “Users” or “you“) to inform you of the Cookies we use. We aim to ensure that you are fully informed before you choose to give your consent to the use of Cookies when required. Please be aware that certain aspects of the Site may have only strictly necessary Cookies. As indicated below, these strictly necessary Cookies are always enabled and we do not need your consent to use them.
II. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a small text file that is sent to your web browser and stored on your terminal equipment (e.g., computer, tablet, or other mobile devices) when you visit a website. It has a unique identifier that identifies your device and enables a website to “remember” your actions and preferences (e.g., language settings, font size, etc.).
There are several types of Cookies. Based on their origin, Cookies are divided into “first-party Cookies” which are set by the operator of the website you visit, and “third-party Cookies”, placed by third-party websites. Cookies are divided into “session Cookies” and “persistent Cookies” based on their lifespan. “Session Cookies” are deleted at the end of your browser session, i.e. when you close your browser, at which point they are automatically deleted, while “persistent Cookies” are stored on your terminal after you close your browser and are deleted when their lifetime is reached. Finally, Cookies are divided into categories based on their purpose of use, e.g. “strictly necessary Cookies”, “preference Cookies”, “statistical Cookies”, “marketing Cookies”, etc.
III. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
In general, we use Cookies to make our Site more user-friendly and effective. Some Cookies we use are strictly necessary for the Site to work and to enable you to use the Site and its services. We also use Cookies to improve the services we offer online. Some Cookies are used to personalize and enhance your experience on our Site, as well as to determine the areas that are useful or popular as well as to assess the effectiveness of the Site and to improve the performance of the Site. These Cookies store information related to your choices, such as language or screen resolution. Finally, we or our third-party partners may use some Cookies for enhanced services (e.g. social media cookies) or advertising purposes.
The data collected via Cookies may include the type of browser used by the visitor/user, the type of computer, its operating system, Internet service providers and other information of this kind.
Below you can find an overview of the categories of Cookies we may use on the Site, the purpose they serve, their source, and their duration.
IV. APPLICABLE FRAMEWORK ON COOKIES
Under applicable EU law, the storage of information or the acquisition of access to information stored on a user’s terminal equipment, such as the use of Cookies, is in principle permitted if the user has given prior consent on the basis of clear and comprehensive information.
An exception to the consent requirement is made for the storage of and access to information solely for the purpose of the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network or necessary for the provision of an information society service expressly requested by the user or subscriber. Thus, user’s consent is not required for Cookies that are technically necessary to connect to the website or to provide the Internet service.
V. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE ON OUR SITE?
The Site uses the following Cookies:
Ι. Strictly necessary Cookies
These Cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They allow us to provide you with the features and services of the Site. Without these Cookies, our Site cannot function effectively and we cannot provide you with the services you have requested. These Cookies are always enabled and we do not need your consent to use them.
For a list of the strictly necessary Cookies used on the Site, please see https://cyathens.org/cookies-list/.
II. Non-essential (optional) Cookies
A. Preference Cookies
These Cookies enable us to store data that has already been entered by Users (e.g., configurations, language settings), and to offer enhanced and more personalized features. These Cookies are not necessary for the Site to function and we will ask for your consent to place them. You may withdraw your consent at any time as described below. For a list of the preference Cookies used on the Site, please see https://cyathens.org/cookies-list/.
B. Performance and statistical analysis Cookies
These Cookies help us to measure traffic patterns on our Site. We use them to analyze Users’ habits, count page visits, how much time a user has spent on a website, count errors, etc. so that we can improve the performance and content of the Site. These Cookies are not necessary for the Site to function and we will ask for your consent to place them. You may withdraw your consent at any time as described below. For a list of the performance and statistical Cookies used on the Site, please see https://cyathens.org/cookies-list/.
C. Marketing Cookies
These Cookies allow us to track you on our Site or across several websites and would allow us to create and send you personalized ads based on your information and preferences. They would also allow us to measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. These Cookies are placed by us or our third-party partners. These Cookies are not necessary for the Site to function and we will ask for your consent to place them. You may withdraw your consent at any time as described below. For a list of the marketing Cookies used on the Site, please see https://cyathens.org/cookies-list/.
D. Content sharing Cookies
The Site provides the ability to share the content of its pages with third-party websites through plugins (e.g., social media plugins). If you choose to share content from the Site, the third-party websites may install their own Cookies (e.g., if you use the “Share on Facebook” plugin, a Facebook cookie may be placed in your browser). In particular, we strongly advise users not embed any social media links in their blog posts or other content on the Site. Please note that we have no control over how these third-party websites use your information. For a list of the content sharing Cookies used on the Site, please see https://cyathens.org/cookies-list/.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
The practices used by third parties that place Cookies on users of our Site regarding the information collected are not covered by this Notice or our Privacy Statement. For more information about their privacy practices, please consult their relevant policies.
COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING
Some Cookies may collect some information (e.g. IP address) that could lead directly or indirectly to your identification. In cases where the Cookies result in the processing of personal data, we will process it in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
Where the placement of Cookies involves the processing of personal data, the legal basis for processing personal data in connection with strictly necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in the functioning of our Site.
For the processing of personal data in connection with the remaining Cookies we obtain your consent.
HOW CAN YOU CONTROL YOUR COOKIE SETTINGS?
The first time you use our Site, a cookie banner will appear informing you of the use of Cookies on the Site and requesting your consent for the optional Cookies. You have the option to give your consent or reject the use of optional Cookies, by clicking “Accept” or “Reject” respectively, in each Cookie category separately.
You may also withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the icon at the bottom left hand corner of the Site to bring you to the “Cookie settings” section of the Site.
In addition, you can modify your preferences regarding the use of Cookies at any time by changing your browser settings. Please note that the configuration of each browser is different. In addition, please note that you may not be able to take advantage of all the features of our Site, if you delete or reject cookies. Furthermore, you may face problems during your browsing on the Site. Below you can find a list of links to the most commonly used web browsers from which you can disable cookies.
COOKIES NOTICE UPDATE
We reserve the right to modify and update this Cookies Notice from time to time, for example, to comply with new legal requirements. Material changes to the Notice will be published on the Site in order to keep you informed. In any event, we encourage you to periodically visit this Cookies Notice to review the most current version and/or any changes.
HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions, comments or complaints about the use of Cookies, please contact us at [email protected]