Cookie Policy

Last updated: 06.04.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how JS Gallery, part of the Institute of Mediterranean Culture (IMC) based in Greece, uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use.


1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and improve your browsing experience by remembering your actions and preferences.


2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session management
• Security features
• Consent storage

Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, so we can improve its performance. We use tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Matomo (optional)

Data collected is anonymized and does not personally identify you.


Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).


Marketing/Third-party Cookies
Only with your consent, we may use third-party cookies for:

• Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
• Social sharing features
• Newsletter signups (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)

You can choose whether to accept these cookies when you visit our site.


3. Cookie Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all except necessary
• Customize your preferences

Your choices will be remembered for a period of six months, after which you will be prompted again.


4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here's how:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the site.


5. Third-party Services
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our site. We do not control these cookies and recommend checking the privacy policies of the providers:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Mailchimp or Brevo: depending on service provider

6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the law or technology. The latest version will always be available on this page.


7. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:
JS Gallery / Institute of Mediterranean Culture (IMC)
Email: info@js-gallery.com