Cookies Policy
Last updated: 01/03/2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Tours Crete (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://tourscrete.com
(“Website”). It describes what cookies are, how and why we use them, how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR where applicable, and how we implement Google Consent Mode, as well as your rights and choices regarding cookies.
By using our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. Non-essential cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to function efficiently, remember preferences, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content and advertising.
Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain stored on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Cookies may also be first-party cookies set by our Website or third-party cookies set by external services integrated into our Website.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR Compliance)
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, we rely on the following legal bases:
Strictly necessary cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests), as they are required for the Website to function and for booking services to be provided.
Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent). These cookies are not activated unless you provide explicit, informed, and freely given consent via our cookie banner.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time through the cookie settings link available on our Website.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and booking system. They enable core functionality such as secure browsing, fraud prevention, booking session management, payment processing, load balancing, and security authentication. Without these cookies, the Website and online booking services cannot function properly. These cookies cannot be disabled through our system.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language selection, currency preference, region, or saved booking information. They enhance user experience but are not strictly necessary. These cookies are activated only with your consent.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about how visitors use our Website. They help us understand visitor behavior, improve navigation, measure page performance, and enhance user experience. We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics providers. IP anonymization and data minimization settings are enabled where required. These cookies are only set after your consent.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track browsing behavior across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners such as Google Ads, Meta (Facebook), or other digital advertising networks. These cookies may collect identifiers such as browser type, device ID, and browsing activity. They are only activated after your explicit consent.
Google Consent Mode Implementation
Our Website implements Google Consent Mode (including Consent Mode v2 where applicable) to ensure compliance with GDPR and EU User Consent Policy requirements.
Google Consent Mode adjusts how Google tags behave based on the consent status you provide. When you reject analytics or marketing cookies, Google tags will not store cookies on your device. Instead, they operate in a limited, consent-denied mode using anonymized and aggregated data modeling.
We may configure consent signals including:
analytics_storage
ad_storage
ad_user_data
ad_personalization
These signals communicate your consent preferences to Google services. When consent is denied, no advertising or analytics cookies are written, and personal data processing for these purposes is restricted.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our Website. These may include:
Payment gateways used to process tour bookings
Booking management platforms
Google Analytics
Google Ads
Embedded maps or multimedia content
Social media integrations
We do not control third-party cookies directly. Each third-party provider is responsible for its own compliance. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers, including Google and Meta, may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain for a predefined duration, which may range from a few days to up to 24 months, depending on the service provider and purpose.
You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available on our Website. You may:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by category
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings by blocking or deleting cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality and booking services.
Your Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Controller Information
Tours Crete
Website: https://tourscrete.com
Email: info@tourscrete.com
Registered Address: El. Venizelou Avenue, Hersonissos, Crete, 70014, Greece.
Phone: +306946422001
Tours Crete acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through cookies on this Website.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.