Cookies Policy
Στον ιστότοπο https://aspida.civilprotection.gov.gr we use cookies to improve the browsing experience and the functionality of the website.
You can manage your preferences through the Cookie Banner at the bottom of the page (footer).
In this context, the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (hereinafter “MCCCP”) acts as the Data Controller of the personal data collected through cookies on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Law 4624/2019 and Law 3471/2006, in particular Article 4 para. 5 thereof, as replaced by Article 170 of Law 4070/2012.
With respect for privacy and transparency, the Data Controller guarantees respect for your privacy while you browse the website. Through this Policy, we wish to provide you with information regarding the cookies we use, the information we collect through them and the way this information is used through the website.
For any questions, you may contact us at dpo@civilprotection.gr
What are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They are used to recognize your device, improve functionality, as well as for statistical traffic analysis. In this way, the website remembers your actions and preferences (e.g. language, font size and other display preferences) for a period of time, so that you do not need to re-enter these preferences each time you visit the website or when you navigate from one page to another. Cookies help you browse in a more user-friendly environment.
Categories of Cookies
Necessary Cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used for statistical purposes, traffic measurement and content optimization. They are activated only with your explicit consent.
Functional Cookies: Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities, such as sharing the website’s content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features. They are activated only with your explicit consent.
Advertising Cookies: Advertising cookies are used to provide visitors with personalized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are activated only with your explicit consent.
Table of Necessary Cookies
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Provider |
| Session cookie | Session identification for the user. | Session | aspida.civilprotection.gov.gr |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare security cookie for bot management. | 30 minutes | Cloudflare |
| pll_language | Used by Polylang to remember the language selected by the user. | 1 year | Polylang |
| elementor | Used by the WordPress theme to implement or change content in real-time. | Never Expires | Elementor |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Determines if the user’s browser can display emojis properly. | Session | WordPress |
| cookieyes-consent | Remembers users’ consent preferences so they are respected on subsequent visits. | 1 year | CookieYes |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the YouTube domain. | 6 months | YouTube |
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Provider |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Measures bandwidth to determine the YouTube player interface (new or old). | 6 months | YouTube |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Stores the last search result clicked to improve future search relevance. | Never Expires | YouTube |
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Provider |
| YSC | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos on the website’s pages. | Session | YouTube |
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Provider |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | Manages feature rollout and experimentation for the YouTube interface. | 6 months | YouTube |
| __Secure-YEC | YouTube places this cookie to store the user’s consent regarding cookies on the current domain, as well as for protection against spam, bots, or click fraud. It is necessary for the proper functioning of YouTube and is created only when an embedded video is displayed. | Expired | YouTube |
| __Secure-YNID | Used to protect user security and prevent fraud during the login process. | 6 months | YouTube |
| Cookie | Category | Description | Duration | Provider |
| _ga | Analytics | Unique user identifier for statistical analysis of visits | 2 years |
Cookie Settings / Consent Management
We use a Cookie Management Platform (CMP) mechanism.
If you wish to disable cookies, depending on their specific type, the website may not function properly. Please note that it is not possible to disable “necessary” cookies, as they are essential for the proper functioning of the website. For all other categories of cookies used by the website, you may freely choose whether or not to allow their use upon your first visit to the website, while you always retain the ability to modify your choices regarding the use of cookies through the banner in the website footer.
You may also withdraw your consent to the use of cookies on your computer or other device by following the procedure for deleting them from the memory of the browser you use.
You can find more information, depending on your browser, by using the following links:
To learn more about the different types of cookies, you may visit the website: http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
You may modify your choices regarding the use of cookies through the following hyperlink: Modify Cookie Preferences
Legal Basis for Processing
Necessary cookies: The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on Article 4 para. 5 of Law 3471/2006, as in force following Article 170 of Law 4070/2012, while any related processing of personal data is based on Article 6 para. 1 point (e) GDPR, as necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.
Functional Cookies, Analytics Cookies and Advertising Cookies: The processing is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6 para. 1 point (a) GDPR, Law 3471/2006, in particular Article 4 para. 5 thereof, as replaced by Article 170 of Law 4070/2012, and the ePrivacy Directive.
Log Files
In order to ensure the security of information systems, the website automatically collects log files, such as IP address, date/time of access and browser type.
Legal basis: The above processing is based on Article 6 para. 1 point (e) GDPR, as necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority for the security of the Data Controller’s systems (Article 6 para. 1 point (e) GDPR). Where technically possible, IP addresses are anonymised.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be amended whenever required, for reasons of compliance with regulatory changes or for reasons of optimisation of the website’s functions and services. Any updates or amendments will be posted on this website with an indication of the date, so that it is clear which is the most recently updated version.
In the event of material changes, users will be informed through a relevant banner on the website.
Last revised: 07/04/2026.