Cookies Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This Cookies Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and describes, in a precise and defensible way, which technologies store or access information on your device when you use karaviotislaw.gr.
Summary: We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking. Any cookies that may be set relate to security and abuse prevention (Cloudflare) and are considered strictly necessary. We also use localStorage for accessibility preferences and to hide the informational notice once you close it.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. “Similar technologies” include localStorage, which stores information locally in your browser.
2. What we use in your browser (first party)
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
karaviotis-a11y |
localStorage | Stores accessibility preferences (e.g. font scale, contrast). | Until you clear site data for this domain. |
karaviotis-privacy-accepted |
localStorage | Remembers that you closed the cookie/privacy notice. | Until you clear site data for this domain. |
3. Cloudflare cookies that may be set (strictly necessary)
The website is delivered via Cloudflare (CDN and security services). Depending on which security and bot/abuse protection features are active, Cloudflare may set the cookies below. These cookies have a technical, security-related purpose and are not used for advertising or profiling.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Approximate duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Detects and mitigates automated abuse (bot management). | About 30 minutes (per Cloudflare documentation). | Strictly necessary (security) |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Stores proof that a security challenge was passed, allowing access. | Varies (Cloudflare settings; often ~30 minutes or as configured). | Strictly necessary (security) |
_cfuvid |
Cloudflare | May be used in certain Cloudflare configurations/services for security and abuse prevention. | Often session-based or limited duration (depends on service/configuration). | Strictly necessary (security) |
Exact durations can vary based on security configuration. Cloudflare publishes technical details about its cookies in its documentation.
4. Legal basis and consent
Cloudflare security cookies are strictly necessary to protect the website and maintain its integrity and availability. For that reason, no prior consent is required for these cookies, to the extent they are used solely for security and abuse prevention.
5. Third-party services (Google Maps, Google Fonts)
This website includes:
- Google Maps (embedded map). Loading the map involves connections to Google infrastructure and may involve Google cookies/identifiers.
- Google Fonts (fonts). Your browser connects to Google servers to load the fonts.
For details, please refer to Google’s policies.
6. How to manage cookies and localStorage
You can delete cookies and site data in your browser settings. Clearing site data also removes localStorage values for this domain.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies: info@karaviotislaw.gr or +30 698 2670 708.