Data Controller
The data controller is Karavias Consulting.

Information Collected and How It Is Used

Newsletter & Email
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your name and email address are added to the mailing list, which is managed via the Mailchimp platform.

Subscribers receive general newsletters as well as specific communications related to current political issues.

If you contact us via email, your email address and message will be accessible to a small support team and may be forwarded to the person(s) best equipped to respond. Strict internal privacy policies are followed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Log Data

Legal Basis for Processing
By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to the procedures described on this page. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent of the data subject.

Personal data resulting from communications you initiate are processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests, specifically to ensure proper handling of requests and needs.

Retention Periods
In all cases above, your personal data are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

If you contact us via email, your message will be retained indefinitely. This allows us to maintain a complete communication history and respond to requests even if support personnel change. Support staff adhere to strict internal privacy and security policies.

Social Media Buttons & Widgets
Widgets from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are used on our website. Using these widgets allows data from visitors to be transmitted to the respective social network (e.g., Facebook, Google, Twitter) if a visitor clicks the social network button or is logged in.

For more information on data processing and privacy settings for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest:

• Facebook Privacy

• Twitter Privacy

• LinkedIn Privacy

All organizations comply with the EU-US Privacy Shield, allowing the transfer of personal data from Europe to certified companies in the USA.

YouTube Video Embeds
Our website includes YouTube videos hosted on YouTube (Google Ireland Limited) but can be played directly on our site. Embedded videos may set cookies via YouTube or DoubleClick (Google, USA) and transfer data such as IP address, page URL, access date/time, and browser identity to the US.

For more information on data collection by YouTube or DoubleClick: Google Privacy

Cookies

General
Cookies are small data files stored on your device to remember actions during your visit. Most browsers support cookies, but you can adjust settings to refuse or delete them. Essential cookies remain for site functionality.

Types of Cookies on This Site

• Strictly Necessary: Required for basic website functions (e.g., secure areas).

• Session Cookies: Recognize repeat visits to certain pages.

• Third-Party Cookies: Analytics, advertising, and performance cookies from YouTube, Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.

Third-Party Cookie Policies

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Viber

• Twitter

• Google

• WhatsApp

Browser Controls – Cookie Deletion
You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., accept all, warn, or block cookies). You may also delete stored cookies at any time.

Newsletter Unsubscription
Every newsletter contains an easy unsubscribe link in the footer.
Even after unsubscribing, your data remain in Mailchimp’s previous recipients list to prevent accidental re-addition. Upon request, your data can be permanently removed.

Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct your data

• Delete your data

• Restrict processing

• Transfer your data

• Object to processing

All rights can be exercised via email.

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you may file a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).