The website baloconcept.gr uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper operation, improve the browsing experience and provide personalized services.

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use and how you can manage them, in accordance with applicable European and Greek legislation.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone or tablet) when you visit a website.

Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences for a period of time, so you do not have to enter them again every time you return.

2. Legal Framework

The use of cookies is governed by:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
• The ePrivacy Directive
• Law 3471/2006 (Greece)
• The guidelines of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority

According to legislation:

• Necessary cookies are allowed without consent.
• Statistical and advertising cookies require the user’s prior consent.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the website and cannot be disabled.

They are used for:

• User session management
• Shopping cart functionality
• Connection security
• Storing cookie preferences

Without them, the website cannot function properly.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember the user’s choices, such as:

• Language
• Region
• Display preferences

Purpose: improved and personalized user experience.

3.3 Statistical Cookies (Analytics)

These cookies collect information about:

• The number of visitors
• Time spent on the website
• The pages they visit

They are used for:

• Improving website performance
• Understanding user behavior

Example services:

• Google Analytics

The data is collected in anonymous or pseudonymized form.

3.4 Advertising Cookies (Marketing)

These cookies are used for:

• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Remarketing
• Measuring advertising effectiveness

Services such as the following may be used:

• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

These cookies are activated only after consent.

4. Cookie Storage Duration

Cookies may be:

Session cookies

• Deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies

• Remain on your device for a specific period of time or until you delete them.

The duration varies depending on the type of cookie.

5. Consent Management

During your first visit to the website:

• A cookie consent banner appears.
• You can:
  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-necessary cookies
  • Select specific categories

You can change your preferences at any time through the relevant link on the site.

6. Managing Cookies through the Browser

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Indicatively:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

Disabling cookies may affect the operation of the website.

7. Third-party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers, such as:

• Analytics platforms
• Advertising networks
• Social media plugins

Data processing is governed by the policies of the respective providers.

8. Policy Updates

This policy may be modified depending on:

• Legislative changes
• Technological developments
• Changes to the website’s services

Regular review of this page is recommended.

9. Contact Details

For any matter related to the Cookie Policy, you can contact us:

Balo Concept
Peripheral Road, Kardamitsia, Ioannina 45500, Greece
Phone: +30 2651 021281
Email: info@baloconcept.gr