Cookie Policy
At the Intelligent Digital Systems (IDS) website of the University of the Peloponnese, we respect your privacy and security. This policy outlines how we use cookies and explains your rights regarding your personal browsing data.
Manage Preferences
You have full control over your cookie choices. You can review, update, or revoke your consent at any absolute time using our quick preference manager.
Compliance: EU Cookie Directive
Last Updated: July 5, 2026
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These files record safe information about your browsing preferences and activities, enabling the website to remember your actions over time.
How Do We Use Cookies?
We utilize cookies on our academic portal to achieve the following:
- User Experience Optimization: Remembering your functional configurations, such as preferred language, keeping you logged in, and tailoring educational content.
- Statistics & Analytics: Tracking completely anonymous user aggregate data to measure website performance, understand user flows, and optimize loading speeds.
Types of Cookies We Deploy
Below is a structured breakdown of the cookies used across the University of Peloponnese IDS network:
| Category | Description | Typical Names |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication & Session | Generated automatically upon entering the website. It is used to maintain the user's login state, store temporary preferences (e.g., language selection), and ensure smooth navigation between pages. It is automatically deleted when the browser is closed. | [32-character hash] |
| Security Protection (CSRF Token) | Generated by Joomla to prevent malicious Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. It verifies that contact forms, login requests, or setting changes are securely submitted by the actual user and not by unauthorized third-party scripts. | [32-character hash] |
| Analytics | Anonymized performance tracking via Google Analytics infrastructure. | _ga, _gid |
| Logging | Monitors system health and basic telemetry for security logging purposes. | Internal Logs |
| Third-Party / Guests | Embedded rich multimedia scripts or accessibility layers (e.g., YouTube videos, UserWay). | hjSession (UserWay) |
Browser & System Controls
Aside from our built-in manager, you can dictate your preferences via your direct web browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.). You can block all cookies or opt to receive structural notifications before storage. Be advised that disabling necessary categories may directly impair platform features.
Policy Agreement & Support
By utilizing our web services, you acknowledge the functional usage of cookies in line with this explicit declaration. If you require further legal or technical clarification regarding your privacy footprint, please do not hesitate to contact our tech operations:
