Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Volare Travel ("we", "us", "our"), based in Corfu, Greece, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. This policy is provided in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Greek Law 3471/2006, as well as guidance issued by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels and SDKs — all of which are referred to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Legal Basis

Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we only place non-essential cookies on your device after you have given your freely-given, specific, informed and unambiguous consent. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are needed to deliver the service you have requested. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or withdraw your consent at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies. Non-essential categories are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner.

• Strictly necessary: Required for core functionality such as authentication, session handling, security, load balancing and remembering your cookie preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.
• Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4 and PostHog. These are only loaded after you consent to analytics.
• Advertising: Used to measure the effectiveness of our marketing and to show relevant offers on third-party platforms. We use Google Ads and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel. These are only loaded after you consent.
• Functional: Remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

4. Google Consent Mode v2

Our site implements Google Consent Mode v2. Before you make a choice, all advertising and analytics storage is set to "denied" by default — meaning Google tags run in cookieless mode and do not store identifiers on your device. Once you consent, storage is updated to "granted" and full measurement is enabled. If you reject, we continue to use cookieless pings for aggregate, anonymous measurement only.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our website (for example Google, Meta, payment providers and embedded maps or videos). These third parties act as independent controllers for the data they collect and are subject to their own privacy and cookies policies. Where transfers occur outside the European Economic Area, we rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses as required by Chapter V of the GDPR.

6. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page — this reopens the consent banner. You can also block or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation of the website.

7. Retention

Cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period (typically up to 13 months for analytics and advertising cookies, in line with EDPB and HDPA guidance) or until you delete them.

8. Your Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing and request portability of your personal data, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority — in Greece, the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr). You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the address below.

9. Contact

For questions about this Cookies Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at info@volaretravel.gr.