Legal
Effective Date: July 8, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how mariamakri.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytical information to the website owner.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period) for the following purposes:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website and cannot be switched off. They ensure the security, stability and proper functioning of our website.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect statistical information about how visitors use our website, allowing us to measure and improve performance. They help us understand which pages are the most popular and how users navigate the site.
We use:
• Google Analytics 4 – To monitor website traffic, page views, and general user interactions.
• Microsoft Clarity – To better understand user behaviour through heatmaps and session recordings (where enabled).
These tools help us improve the usability, performance and overall user experience of our website.
4. Legal Basis for Tracking
Any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website are placed only with your explicit consent. You can provide, refuse, or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner displayed on our website.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
For information about managing cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's official help documentation.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page. The "Last Updated" date will indicate the most recent revision.
7. Privacy Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Maria Makri
Website: https://mariamakri.com
Email: connect@mariamakri.com