Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
Welcome to Aegean Shore Excursions.
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember your preferences and provide analytical information about website performance.
Cookies cannot access information stored elsewhere on your device or execute software.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Enable secure bookings
- Prevent fraudulent activity
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Improve our services
- Enhance website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.
They allow functions such as:
- User sessions
- Booking process
- Security validation
- Form submissions
- Website navigation
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device type
- Browser type
- Referral sources
- Popular destinations
- Booking funnel performance
These cookies do not directly identify individual users.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences such as:
- Language
- Cookie settings
- Recently viewed pages
- Form information
- User experience preferences
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.
If enabled, these cookies may be set by:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- Other advertising partners
We only use marketing cookies where legally required and, where applicable, after obtaining your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use services provided by trusted third parties, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Maps
- Payment Providers
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
- Cloud Hosting Services
- Security Providers
These providers may place their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Device type
- Browser
- Approximate location
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Traffic sources
This information is aggregated and used solely for statistical and service improvement purposes.
6. Payment Security Cookies
When making online payments, additional cookies may be used by our secure payment gateway providers.
These cookies help:
- Prevent fraud
- Authenticate transactions
- Maintain secure payment sessions
- Improve transaction security
Aegean Shore Excursions does not control these cookies, which are governed by the payment provider's own policies.
7. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict third-party cookies
- Clear browsing data
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the booking process.
8. Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Instructions are available for most browsers, including:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera
For more information, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
9. Cookie Retention
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies).
Others remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted (persistent cookies).
Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of each cookie.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent
- Request information regarding cookie usage
- Delete stored cookies
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in legislation
- Website improvements
- New technologies
- New services
The latest version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
Aegean Shore Excursions
Website
https://www.aegeanshoreexcursions.com
info@aegeanshoreexcursions.com