🍪 Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session management and login
• Payment processing security
• Form submissions and data validation
• Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the user experience.

• Google Analytics for traffic analysis
• Page load time monitoring
• User journey and behavior tracking

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:

• Language preferences
• Currency settings
• Recently viewed properties
• Saved favorites and wishlists

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you. They track your browsing habits across websites.

• Google Ads and remarketing
• Social media advertising
• Personalized offers and promotions

3. Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Maintains user session	Session
language	Functional	Stores language preference	30 days
currency	Functional	Stores currency preference	30 days
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics tracking	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics session	24 hours
cookie_consent	Essential	Stores cookie consent preference	1 year
favorites	Functional	Stores favorite properties	30 days

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
• Cookie Banner: You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner.
• Third-Party Tools: Use tools like Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on.

4.1 How to Change Cookie Settings in Your Browser

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Google Maps: For location services and property maps
• PayPal/Stripe/Mollie: For secure payment processing
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing content and social login

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner to inform you about our use of cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your browser or by adjusting your preferences on our website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

• Email: ovreuropa@gmail.com
• Phone: +31 6 2255 8689
• Address: Loutra Oreas Elenis, Greece

Example of how our cookie banner will appear on your first visit.