The website https://nkapogiannis.gr/ (hereinafter referred to as “nkapogiannis.gr” or “website”) has been created by the sole proprietorship “Nikos Kapogiannis” (hereinafter referred to as “N. Kapogiannis”) (VAT No. 038479532), based in Kamatero, Attica, with the purpose of providing information and/or services and/or products to visitors/users of the website.
N. Kapogiannis is committed to protecting the personal data of visitors and users of the website. For this reason, this “Privacy Policy” (hereinafter referred to as “Policy”) has been created to describe and explain what types of personal data of visitors and users of the website are collected by N. Kapogiannis and how N. Kapogiannis manages and processes them. N. Kapogiannis declares that no other use of the personal data of visitors/users of the website will be made for purposes other than those stated in this Policy without prior notification and, where required, their consent.
Information about this Policy
This Policy applies only to the information provided during the visit to and use of the website. Unless otherwise specified in this Policy, the terms used in this Policy have the same meanings as in the Terms of Use of the website.
In the future, the website may provide additional features and gain enhanced functionality. If this involves any changes in the way your personal data is collected and processed, further details and additional terms will be provided in this Policy. Unless otherwise stated, any new use/service introduced on the website will be subject to this Policy.
If the use of any service on the website is governed by a specific privacy policy, that specific policy will apply alongside this Policy. In case of conflict or contradiction between the terms of this Policy and those of a specific policy, the terms of the specific privacy policy of each service shall prevail.
The purpose of this Policy is:
- To ensure that you know what personal data we collect about you, the reasons we collect and process it, and to whom we disclose it.
- To clarify how we use the personal data you have shared with us.
- To explain your rights and choices regarding your personal data collected and processed during your visit to and use of the website.
By visiting and using the website, you accept this Policy and expressly agree to the collection, use, and processing of your Personal Data (as defined below) in accordance with this Policy.
Definitions
“PERSONAL DATA” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject), whose identity can be determined, directly or indirectly, particularly by reference to an identifier such as a name, identity number, location data, online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
“APPLICABLE DATA PROTECTION LAW” means the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the applicable national and EU legislation on personal data protection and privacy in the field of electronic communications, as applicable from time to time.
Purpose of Processing / Legality
N. Kapogiannis collects and processes data solely for the lawful and proper operation of the website and to provide visitors and users of the website with the best possible user experience.
The personal data of visitors and users of the website is collected, stored, and processed by N. Kapogiannis to support, promote, and ensure the proper functioning of this website and for statistical data processing to improve the provided services.
Additionally, the purpose of collection and processing is to provide specific services to users of the website upon their request, including enabling them (a) to request a quote for N. Kapogiannis’ services, (b) to contact N. Kapogiannis through the website, (c) to request N. Kapogiannis to contact them via the website to schedule an in-person meeting, and (d) to evaluate the services of N. Kapogiannis.
How Personal Data is Collected
Some personal data is provided directly by users of the website, for example, when a user registers for a service on the website, while some data is recorded indirectly as visitors and users navigate the website.
Personal Data Collected and Purpose of Processing
The personal data collected is categorized into data of general website visitors and data of users of website services, as follows:
(a) GENERAL WEBSITE VISITORS:
During your navigation on the website, data related to website usage (“usage data”) is collected for the purpose of analyzing usage, monitoring, and improving the website and its provided services. Usage data may include your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source (the page from which you reached the website), visit duration, page views, and website navigation paths, as well as information on the timing, frequency, and manner of your use of the website and its services.
The above personal data of website visitors is limited to the information necessary for the operation, security, and improvement of the website and its services, as well as the provision of website services in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
(b) USERS OF WEBSITE SERVICES:
In the context of using the website, personal data is collected and processed when a user expresses interest in (a) requesting a quote for N. Kapogiannis’ services, (b) contacting N. Kapogiannis, (c) requesting N. Kapogiannis to contact them to schedule an in-person meeting, and (d) evaluating N. Kapogiannis’ services.
Specifically, the following data may be collected depending on the form the user is asked to fill out for the requested service:
a) When requesting a quote for a specific service, the user must provide their full name, email address, and phone number.
b) When filling out a contact form for general inquiries, the user must provide their full name, email address, phone number, and message.
c) When requesting a call for an in-person meeting, the user must provide their full name, email address, and phone number.
d) When submitting an evaluation of N. Kapogiannis’ services, the user must provide their full name, email address, and review comments.
In all the above cases (a-d), N. Kapogiannis also collects the user’s IP address.
This website does not collect or require the disclosure of special categories of personal data (sensitive personal data).
The above personal data of website service users is used by N. Kapogiannis for the purpose of communicating with you (a) to provide the requested quote, (b) regarding your inquiry or concern, (c) to schedule an in-person meeting, and (d) to evaluate our services.
Data Recipients & Transfer to Third Countries
Recipients of the user’s data include:
(a) N. Kapogiannis and its authorized employees, who may process your personal data strictly under the same terms and conditions as defined in this Policy, to which you consent by browsing and using the website. Your data is securely stored and not disclosed to third parties for any reason.
(b) External partners/third-party internet service providers who host, store, manage, and maintain the website, its content, and collected data, as well as other service providers (e.g., email services) used to communicate with you in cases where you have expressly consented to such communication. N. Kapogiannis only works with third-party service providers who agree to use the provided personal data exclusively for the intended purpose and who ensure and guarantee that all processing activities comply with applicable data protection legislation.
N. Kapogiannis does not sell, distribute, or lease your personal data to third parties unless you have explicitly given your consent or if required by law to disclose such data. Specifically, N. Kapogiannis may disclose your personal data to third parties when such disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, whether in the context of judicial proceedings or relevant requests from competent authorities, in administrative or extrajudicial proceedings, or for the purpose of preventing or stopping an attack on its computer systems or networks, or to protect its rights or property.
The server and data center used by the website is located within the European Union and, therefore, is subject to compliance with the provisions of applicable personal data protection laws.
Finally, the website may contain links to third-party websites. N. Kapogiannis does not control and is not responsible for the privacy policies and personal data protection practices of such websites. When you navigate to these websites, this Policy no longer applies, and we recommend reading the respective privacy policies to stay informed about how your personal data is collected and processed by those websites.
Security
For N. Kapogiannis, the protection of visitors’ and users’ personal data and respect for privacy online is a fundamental commitment. All necessary organizational and technical measures are taken to ensure the security, availability, and integrity of visitors’ and users’ personal data and to protect them from accidental or unlawful destruction, disclosure, and other forms of unlawful processing.
It is ensured that your personal data is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures have been implemented to safeguard and secure the personal data collected.
The website uses the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol, providing the highest level of security against personal data interception. This protocol is the global standard for website certification for online users and for encrypting data exchanged between website users and web servers. Additionally, the SSL protocol ensures that any data transmitted is not altered during transmission.
Retention Period of Personal Data
The storage and processing of visitors’ and users’ data is conducted exclusively as permitted by law or according to your explicit consent and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of processing (as defined above) or until you object to the use of your personal data by N. Kapogiannis or withdraw your consent.
Specifically, when the purpose of data collection and processing is to provide specific services to website users upon request, including (a) requesting a quote for N. Kapogiannis’ services, (b) contacting N. Kapogiannis through the website, and (c) requesting N. Kapogiannis to contact them to schedule an in-person meeting, the users’ personal data will be retained in our records until the provision of those services is completed (providing a quote, responding to the user, or contacting the user for a meeting request). If personal data collection and processing is for the purpose of evaluating N. Kapogiannis’ services, the data will be retained in our records and/or published on the website for as long as it serves the purpose for which the evaluation was requested and, in any case, for no more than ten (10) years.
If required by law or for judicial claims or legal defense, N. Kapogiannis will retain personal data for a longer period.
Use of Cookies
The website uses cookies to identify visitors/users. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer’s hard drive, specifically a file sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Cookies help analyze web traffic or inform us when you visit a specific site. They also allow us, among other things, to store your preferences and settings, enable login to our services, help prevent fraud, and analyze the performance of the website and its electronic services. We use cookies to recognize you when you visit the website and navigate it and to determine which pages of the website you visit, helping us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve the website.
We use Google Analytics to analyze our website usage. Google Analytics collects information about website usage through cookies. The information collected about our website is used to create reports about its usage. Data collection and processing by Google Analytics is available here: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
Overall, cookies help us provide a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie does not give us access to your computer or any information about you other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. The website www.allaboutcookies.org offers good and simple instructions on how to manage cookies using different types of browsers.
Reducing cookies may prevent you from fully benefiting from the website.
How to Access and Control Your Personal Data
Upon request, you will be provided with information on whether and what personal data is collected and processed concerning you (“right of access”).
If your personal data is incorrect, you have the right to:
– Request its correction to the extent that it is inaccurate or incomplete (“right to rectification”).
– Request its deletion (“right to erasure”). N. Kapogiannis will delete your personal data without undue delay under the conditions and requirements of applicable law. N. Kapogiannis can only delete data if there is no legal obligation or other legitimate interest to retain it. Naturally, if a visitor/user’s data is deleted, N. Kapogiannis will not be able to continue providing services that require those data.
– Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the conditions and requirements of applicable law and be informed before the restriction is lifted.
– Request that any rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing of your personal data be communicated to each recipient to whom the data has been disclosed, as far as feasible and unless it involves disproportionate effort, and to be informed of those recipients.
– Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, i.e., in electronic form, and the right to transfer it to another controller (“right to data portability”).
– Object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on reasons related to your personal situation (“right to object”).
– Not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, if such a decision would have legal effects on you or similarly significant consequences.
– Withdraw your consent for the future use of your personal data, in whole or in part. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Finally, under applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
Please address such requests or other questions and comments regarding this Policy or the data protection practices of N. Kapogiannis via email at info@nkapogiannis.gr
or by post at the following address:
L. Kamaterou 2-4, Kamatero, 13451 Athens
N. Kapogiannis is committed to protecting your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about the management of your personal data by N. Kapogiannis, please contact us at the addresses and details mentioned above. You can also use these addresses to communicate any concerns regarding compliance with this Policy.
If a user exercises one of the above-mentioned rights, N. Kapogiannis will process the request and provide information on the actions taken without undue delay and in any event within one month of receiving the request.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update/modify this Policy at any time without prior notice by publishing a new version on the website. We will process data according to the Policy in effect at the time you provided your consent for the processing of your personal data. When a significant change to the Policy occurs, we will notify you appropriately, e.g., through a visible notice (banner) on the website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are satisfied with any changes to this Policy and carefully read any relevant notifications you receive. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the updated Policy.
