Kefalonia Transfers

KefaloniaTransfers.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and provide essential functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing the website to "remember" information about your previous visit.

1.2 Types of Information Stored

Cookies may store various types of information, including:

Your language and currency preferences
Items in your booking cart
Session identifiers (to keep you logged in)
Analytics data (how you use the website)
Your cookie consent preferences

Important:

Cookies themselves do NOT contain viruses or malware. They are simple text files and cannot execute programs or access other files on your device. However, they can be used to track your browsing behavior, which is why privacy regulations like GDPR require your consent for non-essential cookies.

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Functionality

Enable core features: Session management, secure connections, booking form functionality
Security: Prevent fraudulent activity and protect your data
Performance: Load balancing and server optimization

2.2 Website Analytics

Understand user behavior: Which pages are visited most, how long users stay, navigation patterns
Improve user experience: Identify and fix issues, optimize website performance
Track conversions: Measure how many visitors complete bookings

2.3 User Preferences

Remember your settings: Language, currency, accessibility options
Enhance user experience: Avoid asking for the same information repeatedly

What We DON'T Use Cookies For:Advertising or remarketing (we don't show you ads based on your browsing)
Selling your data to third parties
Cross-site tracking (following you across multiple websites)
Social media tracking (e.g., Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag)

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Cookie Category	Purpose	Consent Required?
Strictly Necessary Cookies	Essential for the website to function. Enable core features like security, session management, and booking functionality. Without these cookies, services you have requested (e.g., completing a booking) cannot be provided.	No - Required by law to deliver the service
Analytics/Performance Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent, and navigation patterns. Used to improve website performance and user experience.	Yes - Optional, requires consent

3.1 Classification by Duration

Cookie Type	Description
Session Cookies	Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for session management and essential functionality.
Persistent Cookies	Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 14 months for analytics). Used to remember your preferences and analyze website usage over time.

3.2 Classification by Origin

Cookie Type	Description
First-Party Cookies	Set directly by KefaloniaTransfers.com. We have full control over these cookies and use them for essential functionality and analytics.
Third-Party Cookies	Set by external services (e.g., Stripe for payments, Manus for analytics). These cookies are governed by the third party's privacy policy.

4. DETAILED COOKIE LIST

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

4.2 Analytics/Performance Cookies

Note on Analytics Data:

Analytics data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form. We cannot identify individual users from this data. The information is used solely to improve our website and services, not for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are governed by the third party's privacy policy.

5.1 Third-Party Services We Use

Service Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Stripe	Payment processing, fraud prevention	stripe.com/privacy
Manus	Website analytics and hosting	manus.im/privacy
Google Workspace	Email services (indirect, no cookies on website)	policies.google.com/privacy

⚠️ Important:

While we carefully select our third-party service providers and ensure they comply with GDPR, we do not control how they use cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information on their cookie practices.

5.2 What We DON'T Use

We do NOT use the following third-party services that are common on other websites:

Google Analytics - We use Manus Analytics instead
Facebook Pixel - We do not track you for advertising purposes
Google Ads Remarketing - We do not retarget you with ads
Social Media Plugins (Facebook Like, Twitter Share buttons) - We do not embed tracking tools
Advertising Networks (Google AdSense, etc.) - We do not serve third-party ads

6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You have full control over which cookies are set on your device. Here are your options:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

View all cookies stored on your device
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Block all cookies (not recommended - will break website functionality)
Block third-party cookies only (while allowing first-party cookies)
Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
Receive notifications when websites try to set cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Mobile Devices

iOS (iPhone/iPad):

Go to Settings → Safari
Scroll down to Privacy & Security
Toggle Block All Cookies or manage individual settings

Android:

Open Chrome app
Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) → Settings
Tap Site settings → Cookies
Choose your preferred settings

6.4 Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking

To opt out of Manus Analytics tracking specifically, you can:

Disable analytics cookies in your browser settings (as described above)
Use browser privacy extensions (e.g., Privacy Badger, HTTPS Everywhere)
Enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser settings (though not all websites respect this)

More Information:

For comprehensive information on managing cookies across all browsers and devices, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

7. COOKIE RETENTION PERIOD

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Cookie Type	Retention Period	Explanation
Session Cookies	Until browser is closed	Automatically deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality.
Security Cookies	Session to 24 hours	Short-lived for security purposes (fraud prevention, CSRF protection).
Payment Cookies (Stripe)	Session to 1 year	Retained for fraud detection and payment security across multiple sessions.
Analytics Cookies (Manus)	Up to 14 months	Standard analytics retention period. Allows tracking of user behavior trends over time.

Automatic Expiry:

All cookies expire automatically after their retention period. You can also manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings (see Section 6).

8. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

You have the right to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use our website.

8.1 If You Disable Strictly Necessary Cookies:

⚠️ Website Functionality Will Be Severely Limited:

❌ Booking form will NOT work - You will not be able to complete reservations
❌ Payment processing will fail - Stripe requires cookies for security
❌ Session management will break - You may be logged out unexpectedly or lose booking progress
❌ Security features will be disabled - Increased risk of fraud and unauthorized access

8.2 If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

✅ Website Will Still Function Normally:

✅ You can browse the website
✅ You can complete bookings
✅ You can make payments
✅ All core features remain available

What Changes: We will not be able to track how you use our website, which may limit our ability to improve user experience based on visitor behavior.

8.3 Recommended Cookie Settings

For the best experience on our website, we recommend:

✅ Keep Strictly Necessary Cookies enabled (essential for booking)
⚙️ Analytics Cookies: Optional - enable if you want to help us improve the website

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

9.1 How We Notify You

Website Update: The updated Cookie Policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Email Notification (for material changes): If we make significant changes, we may notify you by email (at our discretion)

9.2 Your Responsibility

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

9.3 Material Changes

Material changes may include:

Introduction of new cookie categories (e.g., marketing cookies)
Changes to cookie retention periods
Addition of new third-party service providers
Changes to how we use analytics data

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us: