Cookie Policy

A. Introduction

The Municipality of Amathounta uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of this website and to provide visitors with the best possible browsing experience.

B. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by web browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and others) that help websites function efficiently and remember users' preferences when they revisit the site.

Cookies are used to store and retrieve identifiers and other information on computers, mobile phones, and other devices. Similar technologies may also be used, including information stored in your browser or device, device identifiers, and other software.

Our website does not request personal information while you browse its content. Personal data is collected only when voluntarily provided by users through the services available on the website. The information collected depends on the specific service you choose to use.

C. Types of Cookies

The Municipality uses the following categories of cookies:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that remain on your device only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted once the browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device after your browser has been closed and are stored for a predefined period, depending on each cookie's lifespan. They are used to remember user preferences and settings for future visits.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies placed directly by the Municipality's website to support website functionality, visitor management, and user recognition.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies placed by external service providers, such as social media platforms or analytics providers. The Municipality has no control over these third-party cookies.

D. How Long Do Cookies Remain on My Device?

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie.

  • Session cookies remain only for the duration of your browsing session.

  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire automatically or are manually deleted.

E. Third-Party Services and Tools

Our website uses third-party services that may place cookies on your device.

These include:

  • Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic and improve website performance.

  • Google Maps – to display interactive maps.

  • Google reCAPTCHA – to protect the website against spam and automated abuse.

  • JCC Smart – for the secure online payment of municipal taxes, fines, and waste collection fees.

  • Social Media Platforms, including:

    • Facebook

    • Twitter (X)

Each provider has its own Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy governing the processing of your information.

F. Information We Collect

Information collected through cookies is used to:

  • Provide and improve our online services.

  • Communicate with users when necessary.

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the website.

  • Improve website functionality and performance.

  • Inform users about our policies and services.

G. Cookies We Use

Complaint Submission

Session cookies are used to verify whether you are connected while using online complaint services.

Website Analytics

Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website and allow us to improve its performance.

Cookie Consent

Persistent cookies store your cookie preferences so that you are not asked to provide consent each time you visit the website.

H. Managing Your Information

Information collected through cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes described in this Policy.

You may request the deletion of your personal information where applicable.

I. Managing Cookies

Cookies are installed only after the user's consent has been obtained where required by law.

You can modify your browser settings at any time to block or delete some or all cookies. Most web browsers provide tools that allow you to control cookie settings.

Instructions for managing cookies can be found on the following websites:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer

  • Apple Safari

Please note that although none of the cookies used by this website are strictly essential for its operation, disabling cookies may affect certain features and prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly or being displayed properly.

Effective Date: 10 October 2019