Last updated: October 2026
At Parose, we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to ensure that the website functions properly, improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website and, where applicable, support our communication and marketing activities.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies may be placed on your device when you visit our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we process personal data.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow a website to recognise a device and remember certain information about a user’s visit. They can help a website operate correctly, remember preferences, measure website performance and, depending on their purpose, support analytics or marketing activities.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies, which are placed by the website you are visiting; or
- Third-party cookies, which are placed by third-party services integrated into the website.
Cookies may also be classified according to their purpose, such as strictly necessary, functionality, analytics or marketing cookies.
2. How we use cookies
The Parose website uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:
- ensuring the website operates correctly;
- maintaining essential website functionality;
- remembering certain settings or preferences;
- understanding how visitors navigate and interact with the website;
- measuring website traffic and performance;
- improving the content, functionality and user experience of the website;
- understanding the effectiveness of our online communication and marketing activities, where applicable; and
- supporting services integrated into the website, such as newsletter subscription forms.
We do not use cookies for purposes unrelated to those described in this policy.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and allow you to use basic functions and navigate the website.
They may support functions such as:
- website security;
- technical functionality;
- remembering cookie consent preferences;
- page functionality; and
- other essential website operations.
Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, they generally cannot be disabled through the cookie preference settings.
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Parose website.
Google Analytics helps us understand information such as:
- the number of visitors to our website;
- how visitors navigate between pages;
- which pages are viewed;
- how long visitors interact with the website;
- general information about browsers and devices;
- approximate geographical information; and
- website performance and engagement.
Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to distinguish users and sessions. In a standard Google Analytics 4 implementation, these include cookies such as _ga and _ga_<container-id>.
The information generated through Google Analytics is used in aggregated or statistical form to help us understand and improve the performance and usability of our website.
Google states that customers must not send personally identifiable information to Google Analytics.
Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies are activated only after the visitor has provided the relevant consent through the website’s cookie consent mechanism.
If analytics storage is denied through an applicable Consent Mode implementation, Google Analytics does not read or write analytics cookies.
3.3 Mailchimp & Newsletter Technologies
Parose uses Mailchimp for newsletter and email communication services.
Where a Mailchimp signup form, popup, tracking technology or other Mailchimp functionality is integrated into our website, Mailchimp may use cookies or similar technologies depending on the specific features enabled.
Mailchimp explains that its services may use cookies and other tracking technologies for purposes including functionality, analytics, campaign measurement and, where enabled, marketing or advertising.
For example, Mailchimp may use technologies to:
- enable or support newsletter signup functionality;
- recognise whether a visitor has previously interacted with a popup form;
- measure interactions with certain Mailchimp features;
- understand the effectiveness of email campaigns; or
- support website tracking features where these have been enabled.
The specific cookies and technologies used may depend on the way Mailchimp has been integrated into the Parose website.
Where a Mailchimp signup form is used, the personal information submitted by the visitor, such as an email address, is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the applicable Mailchimp privacy terms.
A newsletter subscription is voluntary. Visitors are not required to subscribe to our marketing communications in order to browse the Parose website or make a reservation.
4. Cookies used by Google Analytics
The following cookies may be used by Google Analytics 4 depending on the configuration of our website:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | Up to 2 years* |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Used to maintain session state | Up to 2 years* |
*Actual cookie duration may be affected by browser restrictions and the configuration implemented on the website. Google notes that browsers may impose shorter limits on first-party cookie lifetimes.
If Google Analytics is connected to Google advertising products or additional advertising features are enabled in the future, additional cookies or identifiers may be used. Any such technologies will be reflected in the applicable cookie settings and, where appropriate, this policy.
5. WordPress and website functionality
The Parose website is built using WordPress.
WordPress itself may use technically necessary cookies or similar technologies depending on the website configuration, plugins and functionality enabled on the website.
Such technologies may be used for purposes including:
- website administration;
- security;
- authentication;
- functionality;
- remembering user preferences; or
- other essential technical operations.
The exact cookies generated by WordPress may vary depending on the plugins, theme and services installed on the website.
Only cookies necessary for the relevant functionality should be activated without consent where permitted by applicable law.
6. Third-party services
Some functions of the Parose website may rely on third-party services.
These third parties may place their own cookies or use similar tracking technologies when their services are loaded or used.
Third-party services currently used by Parose include, where applicable:
- Google Analytics, for website analytics and performance measurement; and
- Mailchimp, for newsletter and email marketing functionality.
The use of third-party services is subject to the relevant third party’s own terms and privacy policies.
Third-party providers may update their technologies, cookie names or cookie durations from time to time.
7. Cookie consent
Where consent is required, non-essential cookies are not intended to be activated before you have made your cookie choice through the website’s consent mechanism.
Depending on the cookie consent tool implemented on the website, you may be able to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies; or
- manage your preferences by cookie category.
Your choices may be stored in a necessary cookie so that the website can remember your preferences.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website, where such functionality is provided.
8. Managing cookies through your browser
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view the cookies stored on your device;
- delete existing cookies;
- block cookies from specific websites;
- block third-party cookies; or
- receive a notification before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality, performance or availability of parts of the Parose website.
9. Analytics and consent
Where applicable, Parose may use consent-management functionality together with Google Analytics to respect the choices made by website visitors.
Google’s Consent Mode allows websites to communicate a visitor’s consent choices regarding analytics and advertising storage. For example, analytics_storage controls the use of analytics-related cookies, while advertising-related consent types include ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization.
The specific consent configuration implemented on the Parose website may change depending on our technical setup and applicable legal requirements.
10. Personal data and cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may involve information that can constitute personal data or may become associated with personal data.
Where this occurs, such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy explains:
- what personal data we collect;
- the purposes for which we process it;
- the legal bases for processing;
- data retention;
- recipients and processors;
- international transfers, where applicable; and
- your data protection rights.
This Cookies Policy does not replace our Privacy Policy.
11. International data transfers
Some third-party service providers used by Parose, including providers of analytics or marketing services, may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the appropriate safeguards where required.
Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
- changes to the cookies and technologies used on our website;
- changes to our website or third-party services;
- changes in applicable legislation or regulatory requirements; or
- changes to our business practices.
Any updated version will be published on this page together with the relevant “Last updated” date.
21. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, reservations or your stay, please contact:
Parose Suites Santa Maria
ΚΑΤΣΙΠΗΣ ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΑ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΑΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΙΣ ΕΕ
84401 Paros, Greece