Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how CPT Cyprus Public Transport Services and Operations Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
At CPT Cyprus Public Transport Services and Operations Limited, hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”, we strive to honour the privacy and security of any data we collect from visitors using our website, while acting as a personal data Controller under relevant data protection rules and regulations.
Our website uses cookies, in combination with pixels, local storage objects and similar devices, collectively referred to as “cookies” unless otherwise noted, to distinguish you from other users of the website. This helps us provide you with a good experience, improve our service, and personalize ads and content while you use the website.
This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies we use on the website and our purposes for using them. If you have questions about this Cookie Notice, privacy practices, or data privacy, please contact us at: dpo@publictransport.com.cy .
It explains why we use cookies and what information cookies collect from and about you.
1. Cookie Definitions
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or on the hard drive of your device, which is like computer memory.
- First-party cookies are cookies set by the website being visited by the user at the time, for example cookies placed by our website domain.
- Third-party cookies are cookies set by a domain other than that of the website being visited. If a user visits a website and another entity sets a cookie through that website, this would be a third-party cookie.
- Persistent cookies remain on a user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time the user visits the website that created that particular cookie.
- Session cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser window and finishes when they close it. Session cookies are created temporarily and are deleted once the browser is closed.
2. What Cookies Do We Use and Why?
Generally, the website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of the website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse the website and allows us to improve it.
The cookies we may use on the website may be categorized as follows:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Performance cookies
- Functionality cookies
- Targeting cookies
Some cookies may fulfill more than one of these purposes.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies let you move around the website and use essential features, such as secure areas. Without these cookies, we cannot provide the requested services.
- Identify you as being logged in to the website and authenticate you.
- Make sure you connect to the right service on the website when we make changes to the way it works.
- Support security purposes.
- Ensure the website and its security features work properly during your visit.
If you prevent these cookies, we cannot guarantee how the website or the security on the website will perform during your visit.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how you use the website, for example which pages you visit and whether you experience any errors. These cookies do not collect information that could identify you. They are used to help us improve how the website works, understand the interests of our users and measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
- Carry out web analytics and provide statistics on how the website is used.
- Perform affiliate tracking and provide feedback to affiliated entities.
- Obtain data on the number of users who have viewed a product or service.
- Help us improve the website by measuring errors that occur.
- Test different website designs.
Some of our performance cookies are managed for us by third parties.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies are used to provide services or remember settings that improve your visit.
- Remember settings you have applied, such as layout, text size, preferences and colours.
- Remember if we have already asked you whether you want to complete a survey.
- Remember if you have engaged with a specific component or list on the website so that it does not repeat.
- Show you when you are logged in to the website.
- Provide and show embedded video content.
Some of these cookies are managed for us by third parties.
Targeting Cookies
Targeting cookies are used to track your visit to the website, as well as other websites, apps and online services, including the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. This allows us to display targeted ads to you on the website.
- Display targeted ads within the website.
- Improve how we deliver personalized ads and content, and measure the success of ad campaigns on the website.
3. When Do We Require Your Consent?
All cookies require your consent. We request your consent before placing them on your device. You can give your consent by clicking the appropriate button on the banner displayed to you.
If you do not wish to give consent, or if you wish to withdraw your consent to any cookies at any time, you will need to delete, block or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.
4. How to Delete and Block Our Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of the website.
Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that cookies are refused, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit the website.
Browser settings for changing cookie settings are usually found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your internet browser. The following links may be helpful:
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari
- To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org .
5. Cookie List
The following table lists cookies that may be used on the website:
| Technical Name | Provider / Domain | Purpose | Session / Persistent | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — Third Party Cookie | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. It is used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data, and to keep track of site usage for the website’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors. | Persistent — 2 years | Analytics |
| _fbp | .publictransport.com.cy | This cookie is set by Facebook to deliver advertisements when users are on Facebook or a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising after visiting this website. | 3 months | Advertisement |
| Fr | .facebook.com | This cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisements to users and to measure and improve advertisements. It also tracks user behaviour across the web on sites that have Facebook Pixel or Facebook social plugins. | 3 months | Advertisement |
| _gid | .publictransport.com.cy | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. It is used to store information about how visitors use the website and helps create analytics reports. The data collected includes the number of visitors, where they came from and the pages visited, in anonymous form. | 1 day | Analytics |
| _gat_gtag_UA_163555335_1 | .publictransport.com.cy | This cookie is set by Google and is used to distinguish users. | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _GRECAPTCHA | .google.com | This cookie is set by Google. In addition to certain standard Google cookies, reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis. | 5 months | Necessary |
6. Contact Us
For any questions, feel free to contact us at: dpo@publictransport.com.cy