Cookie Policy

Last updated: 05/04/2026

1. What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period
  • First-party cookies: Placed by the website you visit
  • Third-party cookies: Placed by third-party service providers

Coastbook uses cookies in accordance with the ePrivacy Regulation (Directive 2002/58/EC) and the GDPR. Non-essential cookies are activated only with your explicit consent.

2. Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

A. Necessary Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the platform. They cannot be disabled. Without them, the website will not work properly.

  • coastbook_session: Maintaining your session — Duration: until browser close
  • XSRF-TOKEN: Protection against CSRF attacks — Duration: 2 hours
  • cookie_consent: Storing your cookie preferences — Duration: 365 days
  • locale: Storing language preference — Duration: 365 days

B. Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use the website, which pages you visit most, and how we can improve your experience. Only activated with your consent.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): Anonymous usage statistics — Duration: 26 months

C. Marketing Cookies

Used to display relevant advertisements on other platforms. Only activated with your consent.

  • Meta Pixel (_fbp): Conversion tracking for Facebook/Instagram ads — Duration: 90 days

3. How You Give or Withdraw Consent

On your first visit, a cookie banner appears requesting your consent. You can choose:

  • Accept all: All cookies are activated
  • Necessary only: Only necessary cookies are activated
  • Settings: Select each category individually

Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for 365 days.

4. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is a detailed table of all cookies that may be used:

  • coastbook_session — Category: Necessary | Purpose: Session management | Provider: Coastbook | Duration: Session
  • XSRF-TOKEN — Category: Necessary | Purpose: CSRF protection | Provider: Coastbook | Duration: 2 hours
  • cookie_consent — Category: Necessary | Purpose: Preference storage | Provider: Coastbook | Duration: 1 year
  • locale — Category: Necessary | Purpose: Language preference | Provider: Coastbook | Duration: 1 year
  • _ga — Category: Analytics | Purpose: User identification | Provider: Google | Duration: 26 months
  • _ga_* — Category: Analytics | Purpose: Session state | Provider: Google | Duration: 26 months
  • _fbp — Category: Marketing | Purpose: Conversion tracking | Provider: Meta | Duration: 90 days

5. Managing Cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Each browser has different settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Important: Disabling necessary cookies may seriously affect website functionality (e.g., you won't be able to log in or make bookings).

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers we use. Coastbook does not control these cookies — they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe cookies are necessary for payment functionality and cannot be disabled. Stripe Cookie Policy.
  • Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics. Only activated if you consent. Google Cookie Policy.
  • Mapbox: For interactive map functionality. May store technical data. Mapbox Policy.
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram): For ad conversion tracking. Only activated if you consent. Meta Cookie Policy.

7. Legal Framework

The use of cookies by Coastbook complies with:

  • GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679): Consent for non-essential cookies is based on Article 6(1)(a)
  • ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC): Requires information and consent before placing cookies (except necessary ones)
  • Greek Law 4624/2019: Implementation of the GDPR in Greece

Cookie consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

8. Contact

For questions about cookies or this policy, you can contact us: