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- Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how esw.gr – Interior Design and Architecture Conference (“ESW”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use www.esw.gr (the “Website”).
The Website is the official digital platform of the ESW Conference and provides information regarding the annual conference, speakers, sponsors, previous editions, press material, event programme, partner organisations and conference-related activities. The Website also allows visitors to contact the organisers and to access the external ticketing platform used for conference registrations.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
- Legal Framework
The use of cookies is governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the applicable ePrivacy framework, Greek Law 3471/2006, Greek Law 4624/2019 and the guidance issued by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
Except for cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website, cookies are stored on your device only after your prior consent has been obtained through the Website’s Cookie Consent Management Platform.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, improve security, analyse visitor behaviour and enhance your browsing experience.
In addition to cookies, the Website may also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, web beacons, pixels, scripts and comparable identifiers. Throughout this Policy these technologies are collectively referred to as “Cookies”.
- Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us ensure the secure operation of the Website, improve its performance, analyse visitor behaviour, remember user preferences and facilitate access to conference-related services.
Where you choose to register for the conference through our authorised ticketing provider, cookies may also support navigation between the Website and the registration platform, maintain user preferences and improve the registration experience.
Subject to your consent, cookies may additionally be used to measure audience engagement, evaluate promotional campaigns, improve conference communications and analyse the effectiveness of our digital services.
- Categories of Cookies
The Website may use different categories of cookies depending on their purpose.
Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for the secure operation of the Website, navigation, session management and access to core services.
Preference Cookies remember language settings, cookie preferences and other choices that personalise your browsing experience.
Analytics Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting aggregated statistical information regarding traffic, user behaviour and website performance. These cookies are activated only after your consent where required by law.
Functional Cookies support enhanced Website features, including interactive conference content, embedded multimedia, maps, speaker presentations and other services designed to improve the visitor experience.
Marketing Cookies may be used to evaluate promotional activities relating to future ESW Conferences, architectural events and design initiatives. These cookies are activated only after your explicit consent.
- Conference Registration and External Ticketing
The Website provides access to an external ticketing platform through the “Get Tickets” functionality.
When you choose to purchase tickets or register for the conference, you leave the ESW Website and are redirected to the authorised registration provider.
The ticketing provider may place its own cookies and similar technologies in accordance with its own Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. Such technologies are outside the control of ESW and are governed exclusively by the policies of the respective provider.
Users are encouraged to review the ticketing provider’s privacy documentation before completing their registration.
- Speakers, Sponsors and Conference Communications
Cookies may also support communication regarding conference updates, speaker announcements, sponsor information, programme changes, media releases and other conference-related information.
Where newsletters or future event communications are activated, cookies may be used to remember communication preferences and improve the relevance of future communications. These cookies do not replace your consent to receive electronic marketing communications, which is collected separately where required by applicable law.
- Third-Party Technologies
The Website works with carefully selected third-party service providers in order to operate and improve its services.
These providers may include website hosting providers, content delivery networks, analytics providers, embedded media providers, social media platforms, cloud infrastructure providers, technical maintenance providers, cybersecurity services and external ticketing providers.
The Website may also contain links to partner organisations, sponsors, Archisearch, The Design Ambassador and other external websites. Where users follow these links, the respective third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
Whenever third parties process personal data on behalf of ESW, appropriate contractual safeguards are implemented in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
- International Transfers
Certain third-party providers may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where international transfers occur, ESW ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Chapter V GDPR, including European Commission adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.
- Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Website, a Cookie Banner allows you to accept, reject or customise your cookie preferences.
Except for Strictly Necessary Cookies, no cookies are activated before your consent has been obtained.
Your consent choices are securely recorded and may include the date and time of consent, the categories selected and the applicable version of the Cookie Banner, allowing ESW to demonstrate compliance with applicable legal requirements.
You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings available on the Website.
- Browser Controls
Most internet browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete previously stored cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is placed on your device.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.
- Your Rights
Where information collected through cookies constitutes personal data, you may exercise all rights granted under the GDPR, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, data portability and withdrawal of consent.
Requests concerning your personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided in our Privacy Policy.
- Updates to this Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical or operational developments.
The latest version will always be published on this Website together with the date of its latest revision.
- Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
έσω [eso] – Interior Design and Architecture Conference
Email: privacy@esw.gr
Website: https://www.esw.gr
Registered Address: [Insert Registered Address]
Annex – Cookie Register
The detailed inventory of cookies used by the Website, including their provider, category, duration, legal basis and purpose, is maintained through the Website’s Cookie Management Platform and forms an integral part of this Cookie Policy.
The Cookie Register is updated whenever cookies or third-party technologies are added, modified or removed. Accordingly, updates to the Cookie Register do not necessarily require amendments to this Cookie Policy.
Last Updated: 25/06/2026