Privacy Policy

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Last updated: November 26 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the website sifnos2day.gr (hereinafter “the Website” or “we”) collects, uses and protects the personal data of users and event organisers.

By accessing and using sifnos2day.gr, as well as by submitting events or filling in any contact form, you accept this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller of your personal data is the management team of sifnos2day.gr.

For any matter related to your personal data, you can contact us via the “Contact” page of the Website or at the email address provided there.

2. What data we collect

2.1. Data collected automatically during browsing

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
browser type and version
operating system
date and time of access
pages you visit
basic statistical information (e.g. via web analytics tools).

This information is used in aggregate form, mainly for statistical purposes and to improve the functioning of the Website.

2.2. Data you provide to us

When you fill in forms on the Website, you may be asked for:

(a) When submitting an event

Full name and/or name of organisation/organiser
Contact details (email, phone number)
Event details (title, date/time, venue, category, ticket price, description)
Image material / event poster
Any additional information you choose to enter in the description or comments.

(b) Contact form and/or subscription to email updates (if applicable)

Full name
Email
Optional: phone number, subject/message content
Any communication or newsletter preferences.

2.3. Cookies and similar technologies

The Website may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) for:

basic site functionality
saving preferences (e.g. language)
anonymous traffic and usage statistics.

You can configure your browser at any time to block or delete cookies. However, some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

3. Why we use your data (purposes of processing)

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Submission and publication of events
- to review, approve or reject your event,
- to display event details in the calendar/event list,
- to contact you in case of clarifications, changes or issues related to the event.
Operation and improvement of the Website
- for the technical operation, security and optimisation of user experience,
- for statistical analysis of traffic and use of the Website.
Communication with you
- to respond to messages/queries you send us,
- to inform you about the submitted event (e.g. publication confirmation, changes, reminders),
- where you have given explicit consent, to send you updates regarding cultural activities of sifnos2day.gr.
Compliance with legal obligations
- to meet any obligations arising from applicable legislation.

4. Legal basis for processing

The processing of personal data is carried out on the basis of:

performance of a request/service
(e.g. event publication, response to contact request),
legitimate interest of sifnos2day.gr
(e.g. basic statistical analysis to improve the site, protection against misuse),
your consent
where required (e.g. for receiving newsletters, displaying your contact details publicly, use of certain categories of cookies),
compliance with legal obligations
where this is required by applicable law.

5. Who has access to your data

Access to your personal data is granted to:

members of the sifnos2day.gr management team, only to the extent necessary to perform their duties,
technical support/hosting partners (hosting providers, developers, etc.), subject to confidentiality obligations,
third-party service providers (e.g. traffic analytics tools), to whom only the strictly necessary data is transferred, usually in anonymous or pseudonymised form.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may disclose data where required by law or by a competent authority (e.g. judicial or administrative).

6. Data retention period

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, specifically:

Event data: for as long as the event is published and for a reasonable period after its end, for archiving and statistical purposes.
Organiser contact details: for as long as necessary for any communication regarding the event and the smooth operation of the Website.
Contact form messages: for a period appropriate to the nature of the request and the need to document the communication.
Newsletter/email update data: until you withdraw your consent or request removal from the mailing list.

After these periods, the data is deleted or anonymised, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Cookies & analytics tools

The Website may use:

necessary cookies for basic functionality,
preference cookies (e.g. language),
statistical/analytics cookies (e.g. to understand how many visitors the site receives and which pages are visited).

Where required, a cookie consent banner/message will be displayed, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.

8. Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable legislation, you have the right to:

Access
Request information on whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions (e.g. where it is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing).
Restriction of processing
Request restriction of processing in certain cases.
Data portability
Receive the data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller, where technically feasible.
Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interest, for reasons related to your particular situation.
Withdrawal of consent
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of the above rights, you can contact us via the “Contact” page on the Website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Data Protection Authority.

9. Data security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised access or disclosure.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security of data. The use of the Website and the transmission of information via the internet is at your own risk.

10. Links to other websites

The Website may contain links to other websites (e.g. organisers’ official pages, social media, booking platforms). We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of those websites. We recommend that you read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the operation of the Website, in legislation or in our services.

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. You are advised to review the Privacy Policy regularly.

12. Contact

For any question, request or comment regarding the protection of your personal data and this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via the “Contact” page of sifnos2day.gr.