Cookies Policy www.makrispanels.com – 07/01/2026

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on the website www.makrispanels.com (the “Website”), the purposes for which they are used, and the choices available to each visitor/user (the “User”) regarding their management.

This Cookies Policy forms an integral and supplementary part of the Website’s:

This Cookies Policy sets out the Website’s use of cookies and similar technologies, the purposes of such use, and the User’s options and controls.

2. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on the User’s device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when visiting a website. Cookies enable the Website to function properly, remember basic preferences, and collect information regarding Website usage, without directly identifying the User.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed; or
Persistent cookies, which remain stored for a predetermined period.

3. Why We Use Cookies

The Website uses cookies solely for purposes related to:

technical and functional support;
improving browsing experience;
statistical traffic analysis; and
ensuring security and the proper operation of systems.

Cookies are not used for:

automated decision-making;
user profiling; or
commercial exploitation of personal data.

4. Categories of Cookies Used

4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of the Website and cannot be disabled. They are used, indicatively, for:

secure browsing;
proper page loading;
managing connections with the server; and
protection against malicious actions.

The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on the Company’s legitimate interest in ensuring the secure and proper operation of the Website.

4.2. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the Website to remember basic User choices (e.g., language or technical display preferences), with a view to improving the browsing experience.

They are placed only upon the User’s consent.

4.3. Analytics Cookies (Statistical Analysis)

These cookies collect anonymous and aggregated information regarding, indicatively:

traffic/visits;
time spent on the Website;
pages viewed; and
the Website’s technical performance.

MAKRIS may use traffic analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics) with settings intended to reduce identifiability (such as IP anonymization).

Analytics cookies are used only upon the User’s consent.

4.4. Third-Party Cookies

The Website may embed third-party features or content (e.g., analytics tools, technical libraries, or embedded content) which may place cookies in accordance with their own policies.

MAKRIS does not control third-party cookies and recommends that Users consult the relevant providers’ privacy policies.

5. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies

Under the GDPR and European electronic communications legislation (ePrivacy):

Strictly necessary cookies are used without consent; and
Functionality, analytics, and third-party cookies are used only after the User’s explicit consent.

6. Cookie Banner and User Choices

Upon the User’s first visit to the Website, the User is informed via a dedicated cookie banner and may:

accept all cookies;
reject all non-necessary cookies; or
select specific cookie categories.

The User may change their preferences at any time through their browser settings and/or the Website’s cookie management mechanism.

7. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings

The User may configure their browser to:

accept or reject cookies;
receive a notification before cookies are stored; and/or
delete cookies already stored.

Disabling cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.

8. Transfers of Data Outside the European Union

Where the use of third-party cookies involves a transfer of data outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”), such transfer shall take place strictly in accordance with the GDPR and only where the statutory conditions are met.

In particular, transfers take place only where there is:

an adequacy decision by the European Commission; or
implementation of approved Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”); or
other appropriate and lawful safeguards as provided under the GDPR.

Further information on the processing of personal data and the safeguards applied in the context of international transfers is available in the Website’s Privacy Policy.