Cookies Policy
Like most similar websites, this site uses cookies. On this page we explain more about
cookies and how we use them. By using this website and agreeing to this policy, you
consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
About cookies
Cookies are files, often including unique identifiers, that are sent by web servers to web
browsers, and which may then be sent back to the server each time the browser requests
a page from the server.
Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different
pages on a website, and to identify users returning to a website.
Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies. A persistent cookie
consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the
browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before
the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user
session, when the web browser is closed.
From time to time we may use both session cookies and persistent cookies on this
website.
How we use cookies
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal
information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in
and obtained from cookies. The cookies used on the website include those which are
strictly necessary cookies for access and navigation, subscribing, cookies that track usage
(performance cookies) and remember your choices (functionality cookies).
We may use the information we obtain from your use of our cookies for the following
purposes:
to recognise your computer when you visit the website
to track you as you navigate the website for internal reporting purposes only
to improve the website’s usability
to analyse the use of the website
in the administration of the website
to personalise the website for you
First party cookies
Here is a list of first party cookies the website uses:
1P_JAR
CONSENT
NID
JSESSIONID
hs
ssr-caching
svSession
Third party cookies
When you use the website, you may also be sent third party cookies.
Our 3rd party service providers may send you cookies. They may use the information they
obtain from your use of their cookies:
to track your browser across multiple websites
to build a profile of your web surfing
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”).
Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the
website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about
your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by
Google on servers in the United States. The IP address will be truncated before
transmission. On our behalf Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating
your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other
services relating to website activity and internet activity in connection with the use of the
website. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser;
however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of
this website. In addition to that you may prevent the collection of the information
generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) and the
processing of this data by Google if you download and install the browser plug-in
available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
You can find further information on Google Analytics on https://analytics.google.com/ .
Further information on Google’s Privacy Policy can be found under the
address http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html#information.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser;
however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of
this website. In addition, you may prevent the collection of the information generated by
the cookie about your use of the website.
Blocking cookies
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. For example:
in Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Internet
Options”, “Privacy”, and selecting “Block all cookies” using the sliding selector;
in Firefox you can block all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, and un-checking
“Accept cookies from sites” in the “Privacy” box.
in Google Chrome you can adjust your cookie permissions by clicking “Options”,
“Under the hood”, Content Settings in the “Privacy” section. Click on the Cookies
tab in the Content Settings.
Blocking all cookies will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of many
websites. If you block cookies, you may not be able to use certain features on the website
(log on, access content, use search functions).
Deleting cookies
You can also delete cookies already stored on your computer:
in Internet Explorer, you must manually delete cookie files.
in Firefox, you can delete cookies by, first ensuring that cookies are to be deleted
when you “clear private data” (this setting can be changed by clicking “Tools”,
“Options” and “Settings” in the “Private Data” box) and then clicking “Clear private
data” in the “Tools” menu.
in Google Chrome you can adjust your cookie permissions by clicking “Options”,
“Under the hood”, Content Settings in the “Privacy” section. Click on the Cookies
tab in the Content Settings.
Doing this may have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
Contact us
The website is owned and operated by THE HELLENIC U-SPACE INSTITUTE a company
registered in Greece with a registered office at Sifnou 1, Attiki.
If you have any questions or comments about this Notice, or if you would like us to
update information, we have about you or your preferences, please email:
safirready@gmail.com