AlthionCookie Policy
This section describes the cookies and tracking technologies used by althion.pro, how they work, their lifespan, and how to manage them. This text supplements the Privacy Policy.
1. About this cookie policy
Optional cookies are activated only if you grant your explicit consent. You can modify or withdraw your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the page.
2. What are cookies
A cookie is a simple data file stored by the browser on your computer. Pixels and local storage serve a similar purpose. Certain files are necessary for the shopping cart and order placement to function. Others record website usage or the effectiveness of advertisements.
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
They allow completing orders, keeping items in the cart, and saving your preferences. They remain always active and contain no advertising information.
3.2 Functional and security cookies
They retain choices such as display language and protect forms from unwanted automated scripts.
3.3 Analytics and performance cookies
They collect aggregate data on page traffic and response speed. They function only if you grant explicit consent.
3.4 Marketing and advertising cookies
They track which advertisement led to a visit or product purchase. They are placed solely with your consent.
3.5 Campaign tracking
A first-party cookie records your referral link for proper order attribution. It contains no personally identifiable information.
4. Third-party tracking technologies
Analytics and advertising cookies belong to external providers and are governed by their own terms, as listed in the preference panel. We do not transfer details to them beyond the technical records of the cookie.
5. International data transfers
External analytics and advertising providers may transfer data outside Greece in accordance with standard contractual clauses or relevant adequacy decisions.
6. Profiling and targeted advertising
Advertising platforms may display notices about our products on other websites through these files. We do not build individual profiles, and you can disable their function in the settings.
7. List of cookies
The table in each section describes the cookie name, provider, purpose, and retention period.
7.1 Strictly necessary cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | This site | Stores your cookie choices | 12 months |
| woocommerce_session | This site | Keeps the session active in the cart and checkout form | Session |
7.2 Analytics and performance cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to generate aggregate metrics | 14 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Logs individual visits for a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
7.3 Marketing and advertising cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta | Tracks ad performance across Meta networks | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
7.4 Campaign tracking
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| landing | This site | Records the initial referral ad link you arrived from | 30 days |
8. Managing and deleting cookies
8.1 Browser settings
You can delete stored files or block new ones through your browser privacy settings. Disabling technically necessary cookies disrupts the ordering process.
8.2 Managing advertising cookies
Advertising platforms provide dedicated opt-out pages, accessible via the website settings window.
8.3 Consent withdrawal
Use the settings link at the bottom of the page to uncheck any category you wish. Recording of the corresponding data stops immediately.
8.4 Detection of do-not-track signals
If the browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, analytics and advertising cookies are automatically rejected without further action.