Privacy policy

At greekislandsstore.gr (Greek Islands Store), we are committed to protecting and ensuring the privacy of the information provided to us, always respecting the trust of our customers and users of our website.

We fully comply with applicable national and European legislation on the Protection of Personal Data and have implemented a series of actions and procedures to ensure compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

Please read this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy carefully. This Policy outlines how we process all personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us. We keep certain basic information when you visit our website and recognize the importance of keeping this information secure and informing you about how we intend to use it.

This Policy explains how we collect, store, use, transfer, and protect your personal data and information. It also informs you of the rights you have regarding this collection and processing, the ways in which you can exercise them, and how you can contact us for any questions.

Principles governing data processing
Lawfulness of processing
Minors
Collection and use of Personal Data
Transfer of Personal Data to third parties
Rights and how to exercise them
Links to other websites
Provision of professional services
Changes to the personal data protection policy
Communication

1. Principles Governing Data Processing

a) Legality and Transparency
All personal data we collect is processed lawfully, in accordance with applicable law, and transparently with respect to the information we collect about you.

b) Purpose Limitation and Data Minimization
We collect your personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes. It is not further processed in ways incompatible with those purposes. Only appropriate and necessary data are collected for the intended purpose, and your information is not processed unlawfully unless there are public interest reasons.

c) Accuracy
Your personal data is kept accurate and, where necessary, updated. We take all reasonable measures to correct or delete inaccurate personal data.

d) Storage Limitation
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes of its processing or as required by law, not exceeding 5 years, unless continued retention is legally required.

e) Data Integrity, Confidentiality, and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to ensure your personal data is processed securely and protected from unauthorized or illegal processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Despite our efforts, absolute security cannot be guaranteed against all threats.

In case of a data breach, we have an incident response team and a process in place to address the issue promptly, limit the consequences, and comply with our legal obligations. We limit access to your personal data to those who need to know and require them to maintain confidentiality. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you immediately.

2. Lawfulness of Processing

For the processing of your personal data to be lawful, certain conditions must be met. We collect only the necessary personal data, observing the following legal conditions:

a) Your Consent
We process your data with your consent, which you give by accepting the terms of use and this privacy policy, including the use of cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by completing the “Personal Data Management Application” or contacting us at info@greekislandsstore.gr.

b) Performance of a Contract
Processing is necessary for fulfilling our contractual obligations or at your request before entering into a contract.

c) Legal Obligation
We process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping for tax purposes or providing information to public authorities.

d) Legitimate Interest
We may process your data when it is necessary for the legitimate interests of our business, provided it does not override your interests.

e) Public Interest
Processing may be necessary for performing a task carried out in the public interest or exercising official authority.

3. Minors

We understand the importance of protecting children’s personal data, especially online. If a child provides consent for processing their personal data and is 16 years or older, the processing is lawful. For children under 16, consent must be provided or approved by a parent or guardian.

4. Collection and Use of Personal Data

4.1 What Data We Collect
We collect your personal data if you choose to provide it, for example, when contacting us via email or subscribing to our services. By registering or submitting your personal data to greekislandsstore.gr, you consent to its use in accordance with this Policy. We do not use your personal data for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless required by law.

4.2 Automatic Collection of Personal Data
We use cookies and other technologies to collect data automatically when you visit our website. This allows us to personalize your experience, improve our website, and evaluate the effectiveness of our services.

4.2.1 IP Addresses
IP addresses may be recorded for security and diagnostic purposes. This data may also be used in aggregated form to analyze website trends and performance.

4.2.2 Cookies
Cookies may be placed on your device each time you visit our website. A banner will appear on our website requesting your consent for cookie collection. If you do not consent, your device will not be tracked for promotional purposes. Persistent cookies may be used for necessary functionality and will not be blocked by this banner. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4.2.2.1 Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain after closing your browser, sometimes for a year or more.
First-party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party Cookies: Cookies used by third parties, such as social networks, to track your visits.

4.2.3 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect data about website usage. You can opt-out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Social Network Applications and Widgets
Our website may include social media features that allow information sharing. Any personal data you provide may be accessible to other users. Posting personal data of others without their consent is illegal.

5. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless necessary for professional and business needs or as required by law. This includes:

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with partners who provide services on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred, provided the recipient agrees to protect it in accordance with applicable laws.
Courts and Public Authorities: We may disclose data in response to legal requests or to comply with legal obligations.

We do not forward your data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

6. Rights and How to Exercise Them

If you have submitted personal data to greekislandsstore.gr, you have the following rights:

Access: You can request access to your data.
Rectification: You can correct inaccuracies in your data.
Objection and Restriction of Processing: You can object to or request restriction of your data processing.
Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another controller.
Deletion: You can request deletion of your data in certain cases.

You can exercise the above rights by completing the “Personal Data Management Application”, or by contacting us at info@greekislandsstore.gr. We will make all reasonable and practical efforts to comply with your request, provided it is in accordance with applicable law and professional standards.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. These websites operate independently, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Provision of Professional Services

We receive personal data during the provision of professional services, usually from individuals, businesses, or public sector clients. Our relationships with customers are governed by engagement letters and general terms of business, including data protection obligations.

9. Changes to the Personal Data Protection Policy

We may periodically update this Policy to reflect changes in legislation and our privacy practices. When changes are made, we will update the modification date at the bottom of this page and notify you if necessary.

10. Communication

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints about our handling of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@greekislandsstore.gr.

This policy was last revised on December 21, 2020, and is effective as of December 02, 2020.