Last updated: 5 August 2026
1. Scope
This policy explains the cookies and similar storage technologies used by StudyHub. Optional cookies are disabled unless you actively consent.
2. What we currently use
The website currently uses necessary cookies and, only with consent, Google Analytics cookies. It does not use advertising, remarketing or behavioural-profile cookies.
| Cookie / technology | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP session cookie (server-configured name) | Maintains a secure authenticated session and requested website functions. | Necessary | Session / server timeout |
| csrfToken | Protects forms and requests against cross-site request forgery. | Necessary | Session |
| studyhub_cookie_consent | Stores whether analytics cookies were accepted or rejected and the consent-policy version. | Necessary | 6 months |
| Google reCAPTCHA technologies | Protect public forms from automated abuse. They are loaded only on forms that require anti-spam verification. | Necessary security | Determined by Google |
| _ga, _ga_*, _gid and related Google Analytics identifiers | Aggregated website audience and usage measurement. Google Analytics is not loaded before consent. | Optional analytics | According to Google Analytics configuration, until consent is withdrawn or cookies expire |
3. Consent choices
You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your choice. Rejecting optional cookies is offered at the same level as accepting them. Analytics is off by default.
4. Withdrawal
You can change or withdraw consent at any time by selecting “Cookie settings” in the website footer. When analytics consent is withdrawn, the website stops loading Google Analytics and attempts to remove its first-party analytics cookies.
5. Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies do not require consent because they are used only for website security, sessions, anti-forgery protection, the services you request, and remembering your cookie preference.
6. Analytics
Google Analytics is loaded only after explicit consent. Advertising storage, ad personalization and Google Signals are disabled in the website configuration. IP anonymization is requested.
7. Server-side aggregate traffic
The application also maintains hourly aggregate page-hit totals for operational statistics. This process does not set an optional browser cookie and does not store a visitor identifier in that aggregate table.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies and privacy can be sent to info@studyhub.gr.