Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 21, 2025
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Takis Charalambous LTD (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.shop.takis.com. It works together with our Privacy Policy and describes what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies unless you choose to disable them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you browse websites. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect analytics information.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a set period)

  • First-party cookies (placed directly by our website)

  • Third-party cookies (placed by external services)

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website operates correctly, to improve performance, to personalise content, and to enable secure features.

Cookies help us:

  • Enable essential website functions

  • Keep your shopping cart active

  • Improve loading speed and navigation

  • Analyse visitor behaviour anonymously

  • Remember your preferences

  • Deliver marketing content (only with consent)

We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your knowledge, and we do not sell data to advertisers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They support:

  • Secure login

  • Shopping cart functionality

  • Checkout operations

  • Site security and fraud prevention

  • Cookie-consent management

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest / Contractual Necessity (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) & 6(1)(f))
Consent is not required for these cookies.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve functionality.

They measure:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Click paths

  • Website errors

  • Browser/device statistics

Examples include: Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation), server analytics logs.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

  • Language settings

  • Saved items

  • Login preferences (if chosen)

  • Region or display settings

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track browsing behaviour to show personalised ads or measure advertising performance. They may be set by:

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

  • Other advertising networks

We only activate these cookies if you explicitly consent via the cookie banner.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Our website may integrate third-party tools such as:

  • Embedded videos

  • Social media plugins

  • Analytics tools

  • Maps

These providers may place their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their policies separately.

4. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

Cookie duration varies by type and purpose:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: typically retained from 30 minutes to 12 months

Where legally required, we specify exact retention periods by category.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Adjusting your choices in our cookie banner

  • Changing browser settings

  • Deleting stored cookies manually

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Clear browsing data

  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality such as cart, checkout, login, or saved preferences.

6. Withdrawal of Consent

If you previously consented to non-essential cookies, you may withdraw consent at any time through:

  • The cookie-settings link on our website

  • Your browser settings

  • Contacting us at [email protected]

Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.

7. Third-Party Services We Use

Third-party providers may collect data through their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Embedded content providers (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube)

We ensure these providers meet GDPR requirements and use anonymisation where possible.
We do not control third-party cookie policies and recommend reviewing their respective documents.

8. Personal Data and Cookies

Some cookies may collect data that becomes personal data when combined with other identifiers. When this occurs, GDPR applies.

Refer to our Privacy Policy for:

  • Your GDPR rights

  • Data retention practices

  • How we store and protect data

  • Contact information for data privacy matters

9. International Transfers

If cookie-related data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), it is transferred only with:

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Equivalent GDPR safeguards

We require our service providers to maintain full GDPR compliance.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Legal changes

  • Website updates

  • Technological improvements

  • Changes in third-party services

Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Takis Charalambous LTD, Vyzantiou 19, Strovolos, 2064, Nicosia, Cyprus
Customer Service Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EEST)

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