Website: www.stergiou.com
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how the website stergiou.com, stergiou.gr, stergiou.com.gr, donuts.gr, freshandfresh.gr, sandwich.gr, croissant.gr (hereinafter the “Website”) uses them, the categories of cookies that may be installed on your device, and how you can manage your preferences.
This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and is applied in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Law 4624/2019, and Law 3471/2006 on the protection of personal data in electronic communications, as well as the relevant guidelines of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
2. Data Controller
Corporate Name: E. & K. STERGIOU & SIA O.E.
Registered Office: 4 Kleisouras & Tatoiou Str., 144 52 Metamorfosi, Attica, Greece
Tax Registration No. (AFM): 092156190 (KEFODE Atticas)
Telephone: +30 2102881900
Email: info@stergiou.com
3. What are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, “remember” your preferences, and provide information to the website administrators.
Cookies are distinguished into:
- Session cookies: automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: installed by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: installed by third-party providers (e.g., analytics or advertising services).
Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage, are also covered by this Policy.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 Absolutely Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the Website (e.g., navigation, security, saving consent preferences, shopping cart if applicable). Your consent is not required for their installation, and they cannot be disabled through the cookie management tool.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| [cookie_consent] | stergiou.com | Storage of consent preferences | 12 months |
| [PHPSESSID / session_id] | stergiou.com | Maintenance of user session | Session |
| [csrf_token] | stergiou.com | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
4.2 Functionality / Preference Cookies
They allow the Website to “remember” your choices (e.g., language, region) to offer an enhanced and personalized experience. They are installed only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| [lang_pref] | stergiou.com | Storage of language preference | 6 months |
4.3 Statistics / Performance Cookies
They collect aggregated information about how the Website is used (e.g., which pages users visit most frequently), helping us improve its operation. They are installed only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishing unique visitors | 24 months |
| ga [ID] | Google Analytics | Maintenance of session state | 24 months |
4.4 Targeting / Advertising Cookies
They are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, as well as to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be placed by our advertising partners. They are installed only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Displaying targeted advertisements | 3 months |
| [_gcl_au] | Google Ads | Measurement of ad conversions | 3 months |
5. Legal Basis for Processing
For absolutely necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in the safe and proper operation of the Website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
For all other categories of cookies, the legal basis is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide through the cookie management banner during your first visit. Not providing consent does not affect your ability to navigate the Website.
6. Management and Withdrawal of Consent
You can at any time:
- Modify your preferences via the “Cookies Settings” link located in the footer of the Website.
- Withdraw your consent just as easily as it was provided.
- Delete or block cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking absolutely necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
7. Third-Party Cookies and Transfers Outside the EEA
Certain third-party cookies (e.g., Google, Meta) may involve data transfers to countries outside the European Economic Area, particularly the USA. In these cases, the transfer takes place based on appropriate safeguards, such as adequacy decisions of the European Commission (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework) or Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, please consult the privacy policies of the respective providers.
8. Your Rights
According to the GDPR, you have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, portability, and objection, as well as the right to withdraw your consent. To exercise them, please contact us at info@stergiou.com.
If you consider that your rights are violated, you can lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr, 1-3 Kifissias Ave., 115 23 Athens, tel. +30 2106475600).
9. Amendments to the Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookies Policy. Any change will be posted on this page with an updated date. We recommend that you check it periodically.
10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Cookies Policy:
Email: info@stergiou.com
Telephone: +30 2102881900
Address: 4 Kleisouras & Tatoiou Str., 144 52 Metamorfosi, Attica, Greece
Last modified: 8/7/2026