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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ekklisiacy.com

Last updated: 08/01/2026

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ekklisiacy.com is committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the Cyprus Data Protection Law (Law 125(I)/2018), and other applicable EU and national regulations.

By accessing or using ekklisiacy.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for your personal data is:

ekklisiacy.com
Email: ekklisiacy@gmail.com

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at the above email.

 

2. Definitions

To ensure clarity:

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, deletion, etc.).

  • Data Subject: Any individual whose personal data is processed.

  • Data Controller: The entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.

  • Data Processor: A third party processing data on behalf of the controller.

 

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

3.1 Data You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Information submitted via forms (contact forms, newsletter signup, account creation, etc.)

  • Any content you submit (messages, inquiries, comments)

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and click behavior

  • Approximate location (based on IP)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (required for website functionality)

  • Analytics cookies (traffic analysis, performance)

  • Preference cookies (language, settings)

  • Marketing cookies (if applicable)

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

4. Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • To send newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent)

  • To analyze website usage and optimize performance

  • To ensure security and prevent fraud

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To personalize your experience on our website

 

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide data or subscribe to communications

  • Contractual necessity – when processing is required to provide services you request

  • Legitimate interests – improving our website, ensuring security, analytics

  • Legal obligation – compliance with EU and Cyprus laws

  • Vital interests – in rare cases involving safety

 

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with:

6.1 Service Providers

Trusted third parties who assist with:

  • Website hosting

  • Email delivery

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Security and performance monitoring

All processors operate under GDPR‑compliant agreements.

6.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose data when required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to lawful requests

  • Protect our rights or prevent fraud

6.3 Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your data may be transferred under strict confidentiality.

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7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encryption

  • Secure servers

  • Access controls

  • Regular security audits

  • Data minimization practices

While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission is completely secure.

 

8. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure:

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional safeguards where necessary

We comply fully with GDPR Chapter V requirements.

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9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • The purposes described in this policy

  • Legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

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10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – obtain a copy of your personal data

  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right not to be subject to automated decision‑making

To exercise any right, email us at ekklisiacy@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (Cyprus).

 

11. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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12. Automated Decision‑Making

We do not use automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

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14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or GDPR requests, contact us at: ekklisiacy@gmail.com

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