🍪 Cookie Policy – GrEco Hiking

Finding Inspiration in Every Trail

Last updated: November 2025

GrEco Hiking (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.grecohiking.com (“Website”) to provide a secure, reliable and personalized browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.

By continuing to browse our Website, or by selecting your preferences in our Cookie Banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.
They perform essential functions such as enabling navigation, remembering your preferences, and helping us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it.

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies – set by GrEco Hiking or Wix
Third-party cookies – set by external services such as Google, Meta, or Microsoft Clarity
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored longer until they expire or you remove them

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly.
They cannot be disabled.

Examples include:

Wix site security cookies
Cookies enabling page loading performance
Cookie preference settings (Consent Mode)
Shopping cart/session cookies (if applicable)

These cookies do NOT store personal data.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our Website.
They help us understand which pages are most visited and where we can improve usability.

Tools used:

Google Analytics (with Google Consent Mode v2)
Microsoft Clarity (session analytics & heatmaps)
Wix Analytics

These cookies run only if you give consent in the banner.

C. Functionality Cookies

These enhance your browsing experience by remembering preferences such as language, region, or previous actions.
They may also be required for certain Wix apps or interactive features to work properly.

Examples:

Wix language settings
Forms and interactive components
Maps or embedded tools

These run only if enabled by you.

D. Targeting / Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by third-party partners to show relevant ads or track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Examples:

Facebook/Instagram Pixel
Google Ads Remarketing
YouTube embedded content tracking

These cookies run only when you provide consent in the banner.

3. Third-Party Cookies Used on This Website

We may use cookies from:

Wix.com – hosting, site analytics, functionality
Google LLC – Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager, Consent Mode
Microsoft Clarity – session insights
Meta Platforms Inc. – Facebook/Instagram integrations
YouTube – video embeds

Each provider manages its cookies according to their own privacy policy.

4. How You Can Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings button available in our Website footer or by reopening the Cookie Banner.

Your options include:

Accept all cookies
Accept only selected categories
Reject all non-essential cookies
Withdraw consent at any time

Changes take effect immediately.

You can also control cookies directly from your browser:

Chrome
Safari
Firefox
Edge

Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality.

5. Withdrawal of Consent

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

Clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer
Clearing cookies from your browser
Revisiting the Cookie Banner

Your withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

6. How Long Are Cookies Stored?

The retention period varies depending on the cookie’s purpose:

Session cookies: until you close the browser
Persistent cookies: weeks to up to 12 months (unless deleted by you)

Third-party cookies follow their own retention rules.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We follow EU and Greek data protection laws (GDPR) and use secure Wix infrastructure to safeguard all visitor data.
Analytics tools are configured in compliance with Google’s and Wix’s recommended privacy standards.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data privacy practices, please contact:

GrEco Hiking
Email: info@grecohiking.com
Website: www.grecohiking.com
Location: Greece