Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how aya-resort.com uses cookies on its website. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various purposes, such as enhancing site functionality and collecting statistical data about visits and user preferences.
This policy applies to every visitor/user of  aya-resort.com, regardless of country or device.

Categories of Cookies

On our website, we employ several types of cookies, classified as follows:

• Technical Cookies: Essential for the website’s proper functioning; they ensure, for example, session management and correct page loading.
• Preference and Optimization Cookies: Used to store individual user settings—such as language or currency choices—aiming to make browsing more personalized and efficient.
• Analytics and Anti-spam Cookies: Include services like Google Analytics, which tracks site traffic with IP anonymization, and Google reCAPTCHA, which protects web forms from unwanted content (spam).
• Marketing / Advertising Cookies (if any): Used to track user interests and deliver targeted advertisements. Active tools include Meta Pixel for marketing and tracking.

Data Retention Period

Data collected via anonymous cookies (e.g., analytics) is retained for 12 months. After this period expires, data is either deleted or fully anonymized.
For deletion/anonymization procedures of third-party platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), the following process is followed: [briefly describe or link to third-party procedure].

Third-Party Entities (Third-Party Cookies)

Some cookies are placed by third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Facebook Pixel, social network services, etc.). [Below are a few examples; please complete/edit as needed]:

• Google Analytics
  • Privacy Policy URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
  • Description: Tracks traffic with IP anonymization.
• Google reCAPTCHA
  • Privacy Policy URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
  • Description: Protects forms from spam.
• Meta (Facebook Pixel)
  • Privacy Policy URL: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
  • Description: Tracks interactions for marketing and ad performance.
• F-Design
  • Privacy Policy URL: https://www.f-design.gr/privacy-policy
  • Description: Design and development partner maintaining compliance with GDPR.

Note: If you choose to block third-party cookies (e.g., via browser settings or a consent management tool), certain embedded elements (videos, social plugins, etc.) may not function properly.

6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

Explicit Consent (Opt-In):

Before non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing) are activated, a consent banner / popup appears. The user must click “Accept” or customize settings (e.g., by enabling only technical cookies).

Disabling / Withdrawing Consent:

Users can disable or limit cookie usage via:

Browser Settings:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data to block, allow, or clear cookies.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Open Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data to manage cookie permissions or clear stored cookies.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy (or Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data on iOS) to view or remove cookies.
  • Other Browsers: Refer to each browser’s Privacy or Security settings section for cookie management options.

Third-Party Opt-Out Links:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Request for Full Data Deletion:

If you wish to request complete deletion of any data collected via cookies, please contact us at dpo@aya-resort.com with the subject “Cookie Data Deletion Request.”

7. Policy Updates
   This policy is reviewed on an annual basis.

Last updated: October 24, 2025.

8. Contact Information and Data Controller
   The Data Controller responsible for the data collected via cookies is Aya Resort Ltd.

If you have any questions or require clarification regarding this policy, please contact us at:

9. Legal References
   This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Other applicable national and European legislation on personal data protection.

For details on how personal data are processed and protected, please see our Privacy Policy: https://aya-resort.com/privacy-policy