COOKIES

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy of the Company ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ ΤΩΡΑ ΛΙΜΙΤΕΔ (POLITIS TORA LIMITED) (hereinafter the “Company”) explains what cookies are and how we use them on our websites https://politis.com.cy/ and https://parathyro.politis.com.cy/ and https://gipedo.politis.com.cy/ (hereinafter the «Website»).

The purpose of this Policy is to provide you with clear and transparent information regarding the use of cookies and other similar technologies as described in this Policy, their role on the Website, and your available options in managing them.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice which is available on our Website.

By visiting and using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with the terms set out in this Policy. We recommend that you read its contents carefully in order to be fully informed of the manner in which we collect, use, and manage related information.

2. What are Cookies and How Do We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit the Website. They allow the Website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and other settings) for a certain period, so that you do not have to re-enter them every time you return to the Website or browse from one page to another.

For the purposes of this Policy, “cookies” also include similar technologies such as SDKs, pixels, web beacons, local storage and device identifiers.

These cookies may be placed directly by us (First-Party Cookies) or by third-party service providers whose services we use on the Website (Third-Party Cookies). Third parties (such as Google, ShareThis, Taboola, OpenX, Vimeo, TikTok, and others) may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy Policies.

We regularly review the cookies used on the Website to ensure they are correctly identified and allocated to the appropriate category.

We use cookies to:
  • Provide a smooth, secure and personalised User experience.
  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns to improve the Website performance.
  • Remember your preferences and login information.
  • Display relevant advertising and tailored content.
The Website utilises the following categories of cookies:
i. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the Website to function. They enable core features such as user login, security, and load balancing. Without them, the Website cannot operate properly.

ii. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the Website and allow us to improve its performance. They measure things such as page visits, time spent, and technical errors. The information is aggregated and not used to directly identify visitors. Examples include cookies for analytics (e.g., site usage measurement), engagement tracking (e.g., page load times), and reporting (e.g., traffic statistics).

iii. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track browsing behaviour across websites. They are used by advertising networks and partners to build a profile of user interests, show relevant ads, and measure campaign effectiveness. They may also support affiliate tracking and identity synchronisation between ad platforms. Examples include advertising identifiers (e.g., ad network cookies), cross-site tracking tools (e.g., remarketing tags), and campaign measurement cookies (e.g., frequency capping).

iv. Functionality & Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices made by visitors to enhance usability and provide personalised features. They may store language settings, device type, or content preferences, and ensure enhanced services such as video playback or embedded media. Examples include cookies for remembering language, device recognition (e.g., screen type or resolution), and media playback (e.g., video or audio player cookies).

3. General Information Regarding the Use of Cookies

The Website uses cookies that are categorised into strictly necessary and optional cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies are enabled by default, as they are essential for the correct and secure operation of the Website. These cookies do not require your consent.

Optional cookies, such as those used for analytics, functionality, or marketing/advertising purposes, are not activated without your prior consent.

When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner appears providing detailed information about the cookies used (e.g., name, duration, type, category, description). Through this banner, you can choose whether to accept or reject optional cookies using the preference management tool.

Your selection will be stored and can be changed at any time via the “Cookies” banner available on the Website. You may also withdraw your consent at any time or delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. Your core access to the Website is not conditioned on consenting to optional cookies. However, some features may not function without certain optional cookies.

If you wish to delete cookies that have been previously stored on your browser following your prior consent, you may do so at any time by clearing them from your browser’s memory in accordance with its settings.

Below we provide indicative information regarding how to disable and delete cookies for selected browsers:

For browsers not listed above, you may contact the respective provider or consult the browser’s help function.

Further information about the general use of cookies, including how to block or restrict them, can be found at:

If you have any questions, you may contact us at: dpo@politis.com.cy

4. Amendments to the Policy

The Company reserves the right and may amend this Policy from time to time without prior notice. Any such amendments shall take effect upon publication on the Website.