Cookie Policy


When you use the https://edea.schools.ac.cy/ to access the services and view the information we make available, a number of cookies are used by the portal (first party cookies) to allow the Portal to function, to collect useful information about visitors and to provide you with the best possible experience in using the Portal.


A cookie is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment of a user from which the portal is accessed.


The cookie is installed through the request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Chrome) and is completely "passive" (it does not contain software programs, viruses or spyware and cannot access the information on the hard drive of the user).


The data collected through cookies are collected by Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (MoESY), as a personal data operator:

  • to retain user functions/services

  • for the generation of anonymous statistical data about how the Portal is used by users

  • to ensure the proper functioning of the Portal

  • Cookies can send MoESY valuable feedback on how the Portal is used, so that there is the possibility of adopting measures to make the Portal more efficient and accessible for users.


Disabling and refusing to receive cookies can make the Portal difficult to visit, leading to limitations of its possibilities of use.


Users can configure their browser to reject cookies or to accept cookies from a specific web page. All modern browsers offer the possibility to change cookie settings. These settings can usually be accessed in the "options" section or in the "preferences" menu of the browser.


The cookies used by the Portal are the following:

  • The CONSENT_TYPE_FUNCTIONAL cookie is used to store the user's consent decision specifically for functional cookies. Functional cookies are those that are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They ensure that the website works properly and provide enhanced features and personalizations (e.g., remembering login details, language preferences, etc.).

  • The CONSENT_TYPE_NECESSARY cookie stores the user's consent for necessary cookies. Necessary cookies are those that are essential for the website to function correctly. These cookies are typically used to provide core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • The CONSENT_TYPE_PERSONALIZATION cookie records whether the user has consented to the use of cookies that enable personalized experiences. These experiences can include customized content, recommendations, and settings that enhance the user’s interaction with the website.

  • The USER_CONSENT_CONFIGURED cookie serves as a flag to denote that the user has configured their cookie preferences. It helps ensure that the consent banner or modal does not repeatedly prompt users who have already set their preferences.