Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is:
We Love Athens
📩 info@weloveathens.com

2. What Data We Collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary for communication and website functionality.

Specifically, we may collect:

Contact details — such as your name and email address when you contact us via form or direct email.

Technical information — such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and basic analytics data (via cookies, if enabled).

No sensitive data — We do not collect or store sensitive personal data (such as health, political, or religious information).

3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

To respond to your messages, inquiries, or collaboration requests.

To maintain and improve the website’s functionality and performance.

To analyze website traffic and user interactions (only in anonymous, aggregated form).

We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing, automated profiling, or advertising targeting.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:

Your consent — when you voluntarily provide your information via email or form.

Our legitimate interest — in ensuring the proper, secure operation of our website and communication systems.

5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies for essential functionality and anonymous analytics.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand website usage and improve performance. They do not contain personal information.
You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above:

Contact data: retained for up to 12 months after the last interaction.

Analytics data: stored only in anonymous, aggregated form with no expiration period.

Once the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679), you have the following rights:

Access: request a copy of your personal data held by us.

Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure (“right to be forgotten”): request deletion of your data.

Restriction or objection: limit or object to specific data processing activities.

Data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at 📩 info@weloveathens.com.
We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Data Security
We take all appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Although no online system is 100% secure, we continuously update our security practices to ensure your data is protected to the highest possible standard.

9. Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
We may only disclose data if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a court order).

10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or external services (such as cultural institutions, venues, or ticketing systems).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our operations.
All updates will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
📩 info@weloveathens.com