Article 1 — What are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to "remember" your actions and preferences (e.g., language, login state) over a period of time.
This Policy explains which cookies we use on noetic-lab.com, their purpose, and how you can manage them.
Article 2 — Legal Framework
- e-Privacy Directive (2002/58/EC), as transposed into Greek Law 3471/2006
- GDPR for cookies relating to personal data
- EDPB Guidelines 03/2022 on cookie banners
Under the legal framework, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Article 3 — Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for basic website functionality. No consent required as the website cannot function without them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| noetic_lang | Stores user language | 1 year |
| noetic_cookie_consent | Stores cookie banner choices | 1 year |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress core (session security) | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Session management (server-side) | Session |
3.2 Preference Cookies
Allow remembering choices (language, theme, layout). Consent required.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| noetic_theme_pref | Dark/light theme selection | 6 months |
| noetic_chat_seen | AI Chat widget interaction status | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous information on how visitors use the site (frequency, time spent). Consent required.
| Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics throttle | 1 minute |
Note: We have IP anonymization enabled in GA4.
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting)
We currently do not use marketing cookies. If added in the future, explicit consent will be obtained via banner.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
When we embed external content, third parties may place their own cookies:
- YouTube (when playing embedded video) — we use
youtube-nocookie.comto minimize tracking - Google Fonts (font loading) — does not place cookies by default
Article 4 — Consent Management
4.1 Cookie Banner
On your first visit, a banner appears with options:
- Accept All: Allow all cookie categories
- Reject All: Accept only Strictly Necessary
- Preferences: Choose by category
4.2 Changing Your Choices
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
4.3 Browser Settings
You can also configure your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
Article 5 — How to Delete Cookies
- From browser: Settings → Clear browsing data → select "Cookies"
- With extensions: e.g., Cookie AutoDelete, Privacy Badger
- With Private/Incognito mode: cookies are auto-deleted on tab close
Article 6 — Local Storage and Session Storage
Beyond cookies, we also use technologies:
- localStorage: For mini-state storage (e.g., "intro seen") — persists until manual deletion
- sessionStorage: For temp data deleted when tab closes
These are managed under the same rules as cookies.
Article 7 — GDPR Rights
You have all GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection, etc.) regarding personal data collected via cookies. See our detailed Privacy Policy.
Article 8 — Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy. Significant changes will be announced via banner or email. The last update date is shown at the top.
Article 9 — Contact
For questions about cookies:
- Email: grdetectors@yahoo.com
- Phone: +30 211 0010316