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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with panossakalakis.com (the “Site”). This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to all users, especially those located in the European Union, including Greece.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

2. What Personal Data We Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any information you provide via contact forms.
  • Newsletter Data: Email address and consent status for newsletter subscriptions.
  • Survey Responses: Any information you provide in surveys or feedback forms.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, clicks, and interactions.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: See Section 7.
  • Uploaded Files: If you upload files (e.g., via forms or tools), the content of those files.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • When you fill out forms (contact, newsletter, surveys).
  • When you use interactive tools (calculators, text cleaners, etc.)
  • Automatically, via cookies and analytics scripts.
  • When you upload files or submit content.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: For newsletter signups, surveys, and optional cookies.
  • Contract: When you request information or services.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve the Site, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent).
  • To operate and improve the Site and its tools.
  • To analyze usage and improve user experience.
  • To ensure security and prevent abuse.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: For hosting, email delivery, analytics, and backups (e.g., Hostinger, UpdraftPlus).
  • Plugins: Some plugins (e.g., Contact Form 7, Newsletter, Rank Math SEO, SurveyX) may process data as sub-processors.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect rights and safety.

All third-party providers are required to comply with GDPR and process data only as instructed.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core functionality (session cookies, preferences).
  • Analyze usage (analytics cookies).
  • Manage newsletter subscriptions and surveys.
  • Enhance security.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. Where required, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are set.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., by service providers). All transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 11).

10. Data Security

  • Secure hosting and backups
  • Encryption (where possible)
  • Access controls
  • Regular updates and security reviews

11. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: At any time, for processing based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us via the contact form.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.

14. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us via the contact form on the Site.

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.