Cookie Policy

The Most Ancient Anamnetic Order of Trikala

Last updated: 11/19/2024

Introduction

The Most Ancient Anamnetic Order of Trikala ("MAAOoT", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.maaoot.org (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information generally.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information obtained from cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.

Examples include:

Session cookies that maintain your session state
Security cookies that protect against CSRF attacks
Load balancing cookies that ensure website stability

2. Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Website. This helps us improve the way our Website works by ensuring users find what they are looking for easily.

We use:

Google Analytics to understand user behaviour and improve our services
These cookies collect information in an anonymous form

Information collected includes:

Pages visited
Time spent on each page
Browser and device type
Geographic location (country/city level)
How you arrived at our Website

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

These cookies remember:

Your preferences (such as language or region)
Text size preferences
Whether you've been asked to complete a survey
If you've interacted with specific features

4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies

With your consent, these cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Currently, we use limited marketing cookies for:

Facebook Pixel (if you've interacted with our Facebook page)
Email marketing tracking (for subscribers only)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third parties who may set cookies include:

YouTube/Vimeo: If we embed videos in our content
SoundCloud/Spotify: If we embed podcast episodes
Social Media Platforms: When you use social sharing buttons
Payment Processors: During the checkout process
Email Service Providers: For newsletter subscriptions

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDurationProvider

_gaAnalyticsUsed to distinguish users2 yearsGoogle Analytics

_gidAnalyticsUsed to distinguish users24 hoursGoogle Analytics

_gatAnalyticsUsed to throttle request rate1 minuteGoogle Analytics

PHPSESSIDNecessaryMaintains user session stateSessionMAAOoT

cookieconsent_statusNecessaryStores cookie consent status1 yearMAAOoT

wordpress_logged_inFunctionalityShows you're logged inSessionWordPress

wp-settingsFunctionalityCustomises your view of admin interface1 yearWordPress

How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Clear cookies when you close your browser
Accept all cookies

To find out more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

For specific browsers:

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Impact of Refusing Cookies

If you choose to refuse or delete cookies, please note that:

Some features of our Website may not function properly
You may not be able to access certain areas of the Website
Your user experience may be significantly impacted
You may need to adjust settings each time you visit

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the Website to function.

Cookies and Personal Information

Most cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally. However, where personal information is collected through cookies, our Privacy Policy applies, and this Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you through a notice on our Website and request your consent where required.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@maaoot.org

More Information

For more information about cookies and privacy:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

European Data Protection Board:
https://edpb.europa.eu/