General information about cookies

Cookies are small packages of data that are exchanged between your browser and our web server whenever you visit our website. They do not cause any damage and are used solely to recognize website visitors. Cookies can only store information provided by your browser, e.g. information that you have entered your browser or that is available on the website. Cookies cannot execute code and cannot be used to access your terminal device.

The next time you access our website using the same device, the information stored in the cookies can then either be sent back to us (“first-party cookie”) or to a web application of third party to whom the cookie belongs (“third-party cookie”).  The information that is stored and sent back allows each web application to recognize that you have already accessed and visited the website using the browser on your device.

Cookies contain the following information:

• Cookie name
• Name of the server from which the cookie originates
• Cookie ID number
• An expiry date, after which the cookie will be automatically deleted

We classify cookies in the following categories depending on their purpose and function: 

• Technically necessary cookies, to ensure the technical operation and basic functions of our website. These types of cookies are used, for example, to maintain your settings while you navigate our website; or they can ensure that important information is retained throughout the session (e.g. login, shopping cart).
• Statistics cookies, to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and analyzing information on an anonymous basis only. In this way we gain valuable insights to optimize both the website and our products and services.
• Marketing cookies, to provide targeted promotional and marketing activities for users on our website.
• Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are trying to classify together with individual cookie providers.

Depending on the storage period, we also divide cookies into session and persistent cookies. Session cookies store information that is used during your current browser session. These cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. No information remains on your device. Persistent cookies store information between two visits to the website. Based on this information, you will be recognized as a returning visitor on your next visit and the website will react accordingly. The lifespan of a persistent cookie is determined by the provider of the cookie.

The legal basis for using technically necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in the technically fault-free operation and smooth functionality of our website and platform. The use of statistics and marketing cookies is subject to your consent. You can withdraw your consent for the future use of cookies at any time. Your consent is voluntary. If consent is not given, no disadvantages arise. For more information about the cookies we actually use (specifically, their purpose and lifespan), refer to this Cookie Policy and to the information in our cookie banner about the cookies we use.

You can also set up your web browser so that it does not store any cookies in general on your device or so that you will be asked each time you visit the site whether you accept the use of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. Refer to the Help section of your browser to learn how to do this.

Please note that the general deactivation of cookies may lead to functional restrictions on our website.

How to check cookies?

It is at your discretion to revoke, whenever you want, your consent or to oppose the use of cookies on your computer or device, to check and / or delete cookies.

• You can change your personal preferences by clicking on the settings on the left side of the bottom of the page.
• You can delete cookies from your computer or the device you use at any time by selecting the settings on the left side of the bottom of the page. In this way you revoke your consent to the use of cookies on your computer or device.
• You can also configure the browser you use in such a way that it either warns you about the use of cookies in certain services of the websites or does not allow the acceptance of the use of cookies in any case.

Which are your rights?

You have the right to:

• Access to your data
• Rectification and erasure of your data
• Erasure / right to be forgotten
• Data portability
• Restriction of processing
• Objection to the processing of your data
• Withdrawal of your consent for the use of some or all the cookies and consequently for the processing of your data.

To exercise your above rights in TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS, you can submit your request to the headquarters of TUV AUSTRIA HELLAS Single Member L.L.C. at the postal address 429 Mesogeion Ave., PC. 153 43, Agia Paraskevi, Athens (addressed to the DPO), or on the email address dpo-gr@tuv.at (addressed to the DPO), as well as to file, in case you consider that the processing of your personal data violates the applicable law for the protection of personal data, a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (https://www.dpa.gr/en).

For any question or request regarding the processing of your Data and the exercise of your rights, you can contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at TUV AUSTRIA HELLAS postal address, 429 Mesogeion Ave., PC. 153 43, Agia Paraskevi (addressed to the DPO) or at the email address dpo-gr@tuv.at (addressed to the DPO). The Data Protection Officer mediates between our Company and you and oversees our Company’s compliance actions.

Where can you find more information on the protection of personal data collected by cookies?

Information on the protection of your personal data, but also on your rights can be found in the Privacy Policy here.

Where can you find more information about the general use of cookies?

More information on the general use of cookies, as well as their exclusion or restriction methods, can be found at http://cookiepedia.co.uk/all-about-cookies  and http://www.allaboutcocookies.org/.

Cookies on our website

Our website is hosted by Hostinger, which may use cookies for technical and operational purposes. For more information, please refer to Hostinger’s Cookie Policy.

At this stage of our website’s operation, the only active functional cookie is the following, which is related to site security:

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Function: The __cf_bm cookie is legitimate and widely used for security purposes. It plays a critical role in protecting the website from bots, spammers, and brute-force attacks. There is no need to worry about privacy issues related to this specific cookie — it does not store any personally identifiable information.

Changes in the Cookies’ Policy.

This Cookies’ Policy may be modified at any time. That is why we consider it appropriate to refer to this Policy regularly. This entered into force on 21/05/2025. In case of modification, the date on which it took place shall be stated. The Cookies Policy has always been considered valid, as amended by the most recent amendment.