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Last updated: April 2026

  1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Michalopoulou & Associates Lawgroup (“the Firm”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website lawgroup.gr. The placement and reading of cookies on the user’s terminal equipment is governed by Article 4(5) of Greek Law 3471/2006 (transposing Directive 2002/58/EC), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Greek Law 4624/2019 and the Hellenic Data Protection Authority Decisions 1/2020 and 2/2020 on cookies and similar tracking technologies.

  1. What is a Cookie

A cookie is a small text file containing letters and numbers that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on the user’s device. Cookies typically contain the name of the domain from which they originate, the lifetime of the cookie and a randomly generated unique value. Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, local storage and software development kits (SDKs).

  1. Categories of Cookies

The Firm uses the following categories of cookies:

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are essential for the operation of the website, including for accessing secure areas, recording cookie preferences and ensuring security. The legal basis for strictly necessary cookies is Article 4(5)(2) of Law 3471/2006. User consent is not required for these cookies.

(b) Preferences Cookies. These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering language preferences. The legal basis is the user’s consent under Article 4(5) of Law 3471/2006 and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

(c) Statistics Cookies. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymised information about the use of the website. The legal basis is the user’s consent under Article 4(5) of Law 3471/2006 and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

(d) Marketing Cookies. These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising and to track users across websites. The legal basis is the user’s consent under Article 4(5) of Law 3471/2006 and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

  1. First Party and Third Party Cookies

First party cookies are placed by the website that the user is visiting. Third party cookies are placed by domains other than lawgroup.gr through services integrated into the website.

  1. Persistent and Session Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on the user’s device for the period specified in the cookie. Session cookies allow the website operator to link the actions of a user during a single browser session and are deleted when the browser window is closed.

  1. Consent Management

When you first visit the website, a Cookie Consent Banner is presented in line with HDPA Decisions 1/2020 and 2/2020. The banner offers the following options on equal footing:

  1. “Accept All Cookies” (full consent for all categories);
  2. “Reject All” (only strictly necessary cookies);
  3. “Manage Preferences” (granular selection by category).

Consent is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Consent for non necessary cookies is recorded and may be withdrawn at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

The website does not employ pre ticked boxes, scroll based consent or implied consent for non necessary cookies, in compliance with HDPA Decisions 1/2020 and 2/2020 and the EDPB Guidelines 5/2020 on consent.

  1. Browser Settings

Users may configure their browser to refuse cookies or to alert when cookies are being set. Indicative instructions for major browsers:

  1. Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  2. Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
  3. Apple Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
  4. Apple Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/HT201265
  5. Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

If users configure their browser to block all cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

  1. List of Cookies in Use


Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

WPML

Stores the current language preference for the WordPress administration interface.

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NameDescriptionDuration
wp-wpml_current_languageStores the current language preference for the WordPress administration interface.session
wp-wpml_current_admin_language_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427eStores the current language preference for the WordPress administration interface.Session

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

A live, regularly updated list of cookies used by the website, including their name, purpose, retention and provider, is available through the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.

  1. Personal Data Processing

To the extent that cookies process personal data within the meaning of Article 4(1) GDPR, such processing is carried out under the Privacy Policy of the website at https://lawgroup.gr/privacy-policy.

  1. Changes to this Policy

The Firm may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The current version is published on the website with the date of last update.

  1. Contact

For any question relating to this Cookie Policy, please contact privacy@lawgroup.gr.