Cookie Policy
International Open Chess Tournament of Katerini Website: www.katerinichess.gr Effective date: November 18, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on our website, and how you can manage them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (for a limited time) improve your browsing experience.
2. Cookies used on www.katerinichess.gr
Our website uses only a very limited number of cookies:
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | (PHPSESSID or similar session cookie) | Keeps the website functioning correctly during your visit | Session (deleted when you close the browser) | katerinichess.gr |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics – helps us understand how visitors use the site (anonymous statistics) | 1 minute to 2 years | |
| Marketing / Tracking | _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel – measures the effectiveness of our advertisements on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months | Meta |
We do not use advertising cookies from third-party networks, retargeting cookies, or any cookies that build personal profiles for targeted advertising outside of Meta platforms.
3. How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies: ensure the basic functioning of the site.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): help us see which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site. All data is anonymised (your IP address is masked).
- Meta Pixel cookie: only records whether a visitor who clicked on one of our Facebook/Instagram ads later arrived at our website. No personal advertising profiles are created beyond Meta’s own platforms.
4. Managing and deleting cookies
You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242
You can also opt out of:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta (Facebook) tracking: log in to your Facebook account → Settings & Privacy → Settings → Ads → Ad settings
When you first visit our website you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: info@katerinichess.gr
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