Cookie Policy
Cookies Policy of the Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation website
This Cookies Policy describes how cookies and similar technologies are used on the official website of the Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation. (www.elkak.gr).
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as with applicable Greek and EU legislation on the protection of personal data and electronic communications.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored in the user's browser when they visit a website.
Cookies are used to facilitate user navigation, ensure the proper functioning of the website and, in some cases, to collect statistical information regarding its use.
2. Purpose of using cookies
The website of the Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation uses cookies for the following purposes::
• for the technically necessary operation of the website
• to manage the user session and ensure navigation security
• to manage user consent regarding the use of cookies
• to collect aggregated and anonymous traffic statistics
The website does not use marketing or advertising targeting cookies.
3. Categories of cookies used
The website uses the following categories of cookies::
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website and cannot be disabled through the website system.
Analytics cookies
These cookies are used to collect aggregate statistics regarding the use of the website, with the aim of improving services and the browsing experience.
4. Table of cookies
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-agreed | elkak.gr | Saves the user's choice regarding accepting cookies | 3 months | Necessary |
cookie-agreed-version | elkak.gr | Stores the version of the cookie policy that the user has accepted | 3 months | Necessary |
SESS* | elkak.gr | Session cookie for user session management and website security | Until the browser is closed | Necessary |
_ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users and collect traffic statistics | 2 years | Statistic |
_ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Used to maintain session state for statistical analysis purposes | 2 years | Statistic |
Note: Statistical cookies are only activated upon user consent through the relevant opt-in mechanism. (cookie banner).
5. Cookies management
During the first visit to the website, a relevant notice (cookie banner) appears, through which the user can:
- to accept the use of statistical cookies
- to reject unnecessary cookies
- to modify his preferences
The user can also configure their browser settings to reject or delete cookies..
Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Changes to the Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy may be amended, especially in the event of changes in the operation of the website or in the applicable regulatory framework.
Any changes will be posted on this page..
Latest update: March 2026