Last updated: 6 December 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how ALLANTIKA ANDREAS HADJICOSTAS LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on hadjicosta.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They may be used to enable the website to function, to improve performance and user experience, and in some cases to provide analytics or personalised content. policies.google.com
2. What types of cookies do we use?
Our Website is built on WordPress and uses Elementor and Google reCAPTCHA v3. We do not use any marketing or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.).
The cookies used fall mainly into the following categories:
2.1. Strictly necessary / functional cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website or for providing specific functions you request. Without them, the Website may not function properly.
Examples include:
- Cookies used by WordPress for logged-in administrators (e.g. for accessing the WordPress dashboard).
- Technical cookies used by Elementor to ensure that the page builder and website content display correctly.
These cookies are generally set only for administrators and not for ordinary website visitors.
2.2. Security cookies (Google reCAPTCHA v3)
We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our contact form and Website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA sets cookies that are necessary for its risk analysis and to distinguish real users from automated bots. Google Cloud Documentation+1
The main cookie is typically:
- _GRECAPTCHA – used by Google reCAPTCHA to assess whether the user is a human or a bot.
According to Google’s documentation, this cookie is necessary for providing the reCAPTCHA service and for protecting the Website from fraudulent activity. Google Cloud Documentation+1
In addition, when loading reCAPTCHA, other cookies may be set by Google (for example, if you are logged into your Google account in the same browser). For more information on how Google uses cookies, please see:https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies policies.google.com+1
We do not use reCAPTCHA for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Cookies used for analytics or marketing
We currently do not use cookies for website analytics, behavioural advertising or marketing remarketing.
If we introduce such tools in the future (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel), we will update this Cookies Policy and, where required, implement a consent mechanism so that you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept.
4. Managing cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them;
- Block third-party cookies;
- Block cookies from specific websites;
- Block all cookies;
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you block all cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.
You can find more information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers at their help pages (for example, settings for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.). Google also provides tools and settings to manage cookies and privacy preferences: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Website:
- Google reCAPTCHA v3 – security and spam protection.
These third parties may process data outside the EU/EEA. For more information on how Google uses data and cookies, please refer to Google’s own policies:
https://policies.google.com/privacyhttps://policies.google.com/technologies/cookiespolicies.google.com+1
We do not control these cookies directly and you should review the privacy and cookies policies of these third parties.
6. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example if we add or remove cookies or if legal requirements change. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
