Last update: October 5, 2026

This Cookies Policy describes how the General Pediatric Hospital "Agia Sofia" ("Hospital", "we") uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://paidon-agiasofia.gr .

The use of cookies is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and electronic communication regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and Law 3471/2006, as applicable.

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They are used, among other things, for the proper and secure operation of the website, storing your preferences, and, only if you have given your consent where required, for measuring traffic or providing features by third-party providers.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set by the website itself.
• Third-party cookies: set by third-party services used on the website.
• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

2. What categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the correct, safe, and efficient operation of the website.

They can, for example, be used for:

• the secure operation of the website,
• session management,
• protection against malicious actions,
• load balancing,
• saving language preferences,
• saving your cookie preferences.

This category includes cookies used from the InMobi Choice consent management mechanism to store your cookie usage preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the consent management mechanism, as without them, the website or specific services you requested may not function properly.

For these cookies, consent is not required when they are technically necessary to provide the service you requested.

Preference cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language or other display preferences.

When a preference cookie is not technically necessary, it is used only after your consent has been given.

Analytics and traffic measurement cookies

The website uses the Google Analytics 4 (GA4) service to gather statistical information about website usage.

These cookies help us understand, for example, which pages are most frequently visited by users and how the website is used overall.

Google Analytics 4 is not activated before your consent. If you choose to reject optional cookies, the Google Analytics code will not load.

The data collected for statistical purposes is not used by the Hospital to create advertising profiles of visitors.

Third-party services/external content technologies and cookies

The website may include third-party services such as, for example:

• embedded videos,
• interactive maps,
• social media services,
• external media or other embedded services.

These services may use cookies or other technologies and process information related to your device or visit.

Where required, these services do not load before your approval.

3. Cookies table

The website uses, among others, the following cookies:

Google Analytics 4 cookies are activated only after your consent.

The list may be updated when services that use cookies or similar technologies are added, removed, or modified.

4. Consent management

On your first visit, a consent management mechanism appears, through which you can:

• accept all optional cookies,
• reject all optional cookies,
• select specific categories and processing purposes.

Optional cookies and associated technologies are not activated before your consent.

Non-consent or withdrawal of consent does not affect your access to the core content and services of the website.

5. Change or revoke consent

You can change your preferences or revoke your consent anytime by selecting:

"Cookie Settings"

The option is available in the footer of the website. The permanent privacy management link of the consent mechanism may also be displayed.

Revoking consent is just as easy as providing it and does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the revocation.

6. Settings through your browser

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling certain strictly necessary cookies via your browser may affect the website’s functionality.

7. Third-party services and data transfer

When third-party services are used, the respective providers may act as independent data controllers or as processors, depending on the service and processing purpose.

Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfer occurs, appropriate safeguards as prescribed by applicable data protection laws are applied.

More information about personal data processing is available in the Data Protection Policy of the Hospital.

8. Personal and health data

The Hospital does not use health-related information of visitors for targeted advertising or profile creation.

The cookie consent management mechanism is not intended for storing information related to health status, diagnosis, treatment, or other medical record content.

9. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

General Pediatric Hospital "Agia Sofia"

Address: Thivon and Papadiamantopoulou, 11527 Athens
Telephone: 213 2013000
Email: info@paidon-agiasofia.gr 

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For issues related to personal data protection, you can contact the Data Protection Officer:

Email: dpo@paidon-agiasofia.gr 

10. Modifications to the Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be modified to reflect changes in the website services, technologies used, or the applicable legal framework.

The date of the last update is displayed at the top of this page.