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HELLAS STONES (hereinafter referred to as the \u201cCompany\u201d) places great importance on the lawful processing, security, and protection of your personal data.<\/p>\n
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This Privacy Policy<\/strong> aims to inform you about the terms of collection, processing, and transfer of personal data that we may collect as Data Controller<\/strong> during your visit to our website.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please read this Privacy Policy and our Cookies Policy<\/strong> carefully to understand how we handle your personal data. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and the Cookies Policy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the Data Controller is:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AFOI GAGKOU O.E.<\/strong>, operating under the trade name Hellas Stones<\/strong>, <\/p>\n Personal data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify you as an individual.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examples include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The collection and processing of personal data are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016\/679)<\/strong>, Law 4624\/2019, and decisions of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When using our website, we may collect personal data:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected through cookies and stored temporarily in log files.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data is stored for 12 months<\/strong> and then automatically deleted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may contact us via:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact form:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Messenger:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n (If used as a guest, only message content is processed)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We maintain active profiles on social media platforms to enhance communication and interaction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We act as joint controllers<\/strong> with social media providers (Article 26 GDPR).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consent (e.g. like, follow, interaction)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Determined by each platform\u2019s Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We use cookies for marketing and advertising purposes<\/strong>, subject to your consent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To display personalized advertising content<\/strong> based on your interests.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Until consent withdrawal or cookie expiration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our website may contain links to third-party websites.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Company is not responsible for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We recommend reviewing their Privacy Policies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HELLAS STONES does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If such data is identified without proper legal basis, it will be deleted immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data is stored on servers located in Greece.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transfers outside the EEA occur only with:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures<\/strong> to ensure:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Measures include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You have the right to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may contact us:<\/p>\n <\/p>\nData Controller<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Industrial Area of Larissa (B.I.P.E. Larissa), 40006, Greece
VAT No.: 099847353
G.E.MI. No.: 026638340000<\/p>\nWhat is Personal Data?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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What Data We Collect<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Informational Use of the Website<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What information we collect<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Why we collect this data<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Legal basis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Retention period<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Customer Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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What information we collect<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Why we collect this data<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Legal basis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Retention period<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Social Media Presence<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Data collected<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Purpose<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Legal basis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Retention<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Advertising & Cookies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Data collected<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Purpose<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Legal basis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Retention<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Third-Party Links<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Minors<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Data Sharing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Possible recipients:<\/h3>\n
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Data Security<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Your Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to Exercise Your Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n