How Glocal Greece uses cookies to improve your experience
This Cookie Policy explains how Glocal Greece ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at glocalgreece.com. We believe in transparency and want you to understand what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Last Updated: January 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by a different domain).
Glocal Greece uses cookies for several important purposes that enhance your browsing experience and help us provide better services. We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze how you use our website, enable our booking widgets to function properly, and ensure the security of our platform.
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information that could be used for marketing purposes.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
Functional cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, region, or currency.
Examples of functional cookies we use:
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and any error messages you encounter. This information is aggregated and anonymous – we cannot identify you personally from it.
Analytics services we use:
We use advertising cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
Advertising services we work with:
Our website integrates services from third-party providers to enable bookings and provide travel services. These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their widgets or services on our site.
Third-party services that may set cookies:
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| gl_session | Maintains your browsing session | Essential | Session |
| gl_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| gl_lang | Remembers your language preference | Functional | 1 year |
| gl_currency | Stores your preferred currency | Functional | 1 year |
| gl_recent_searches | Remembers your recent destination searches | Functional | 30 days |
| Provider | Purpose | Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | Analytics | Google Cookie Policy |
| Google Ads | Advertising and remarketing | Marketing | Google Ads Policy |
| Social media integration and advertising | Marketing | Facebook Cookie Policy | |
| Hotjar | User experience analysis | Analytics | Hotjar Cookie Policy |
| LocalRent | Car rental booking functionality | Functional | LocalRent Privacy |
You have several options for managing cookies on your device. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences based on cookie type. Here are the ways you can control cookies when visiting Glocal Greece:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, and our booking widgets may not function properly.
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Several organizations provide tools to opt out of advertising cookies across multiple websites:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool.
While we respect your right to control cookies, blocking certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:
If you block essential cookies, you may experience difficulties:
Without functional cookies, you may need to:
Blocking analytics cookies doesn't affect your ability to use our website, but it prevents us from:
If you block marketing cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they:
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to using cookies responsibly. Here's what you should know about cookies and privacy:
Most cookies we use do not collect personally identifiable information. However, some cookies may be linked to information you provide to us, such as your email address when you sign up for our newsletter or create an account. This information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell cookie data to third parties. However, we work with trusted partners who provide services that require cookies, such as analytics providers and advertising networks. These partners may collect information through cookies as described in their own privacy policies.
Some third-party cookies may track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We work only with reputable partners who comply with privacy regulations, but we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
Cookie data is stored securely and is protected by industry-standard security measures. We regularly review our data security practices to ensure your information remains safe.
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
For non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, and marketing cookies), we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner before setting these cookies on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.
We use essential cookies based on our legitimate interest in operating our website and providing the services you request. These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security, and we cannot provide our services without them.
Our use of cookies complies with applicable laws and regulations, including:
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information through cookies, please contact us at [email protected] so we can delete it.
Some of our third-party partners, particularly analytics and advertising providers, may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When cookie data is transferred internationally, we ensure that:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact us:
Glocal Greece Travel Services
Ermou 8
105 63 Athina
Greece
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours. For general privacy concerns, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
You have the right to know what cookies we use, why we use them, and how long they remain on your device. This Cookie Policy provides that information.
You can access information stored in cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view cookies that have been set and their contents.
You have the right to delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. This will also delete your cookie preferences, and you'll need to set them again when you next visit our website.
You can object to our use of non-essential cookies by adjusting your cookie preferences in our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.
You can withdraw your consent for cookies at any time by changing your settings in our cookie consent tool, clearing your browser cookies, or adjusting your browser settings.
For more information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these resources:
We're here to help you understand how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
Contact UsIf you don't accept cookies, you can still browse our website, but your experience may be limited. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality like using our booking widgets and maintaining secure sessions. Without functional cookies, you'll need to re-enter preferences each visit. Without analytics and marketing cookies, we won't be able to improve our services based on user behavior or show you relevant advertisements.
Most cookies we use do not directly contain personal information like your name or email address. Cookies typically contain unique identifiers and technical information about your device and browsing behavior. However, some cookies may be linked to personal information you've provided to us, such as when you create an account or sign up for our newsletter. This information is protected according to our Privacy Policy.
Yes, you can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete all cookies or select specific cookies to remove. Keep in mind that deleting cookies will also delete your saved preferences, and you may need to accept cookies again when you next visit our website. Our cookie consent tool allows you to change your preferences without deleting all cookies.
Cookie duration varies depending on their type and purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, which can range from a few days to several years. Essential cookies typically last for the duration of your browsing session. Functional cookies may last up to one year. Analytics and marketing cookies often have longer durations. You can view the specific duration of each cookie in your browser settings.
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than glocalgreece.com. For example, when you use our car rental booking widget powered by LocalRent, or when Google Analytics tracks your visit, these services set their own cookies. Third-party cookies are often used for advertising, analytics, and providing embedded services. While we carefully select our third-party partners, these cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.
Our booking widgets require essential cookies to function properly. Without cookies, you may not be able to search for car rentals, flights, or hotels, and completing bookings may be impossible. These cookies are necessary to maintain your search criteria, remember your selections as you navigate through the booking process, and securely process your reservation. We only use essential cookies for booking functionality when you've provided consent or when necessary for legitimate business purposes.
We work with advertising partners who may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites for advertising purposes. This cross-site tracking helps show you relevant travel offers based on your interests. However, you can opt out of cross-site tracking through your browser settings, our cookie consent tool, or industry opt-out tools like the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page. Blocking these cookies will not prevent you from seeing ads, but the ads may be less relevant to your interests.
We recommend reviewing your cookie settings periodically, especially if your privacy preferences change or if you notice changes in how our website functions. You should also review your settings when we update this Cookie Policy, as we may add new cookie types or partners. You can access your cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site to see the consent banner again.