PRIVACY POLICY
EPTA S.A. – Environmental Engineers & Consultants (“EPTA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website https://epta.gr/ (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us, in line with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – “GDPR”) and applicable Greek law.
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for your personal data is:
EPTA S.A. – Environmental Engineers & Consultants
16 Iniochou Street
GR-152 38, Halandri, Athens, Greece
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +30 210 6086 300
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data you provide voluntarily and information gathered automatically when you use the Site.
a) Data You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Details: Name, email, and any other information you include in contact forms or emails.
b) Data Collected Automatically
We may collect technical and usage data through automated means such as cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring site
- Interaction data (pages visited, time spent)
These assist in understanding how the Site is used and improving it.
3. Minors
We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such data without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
4. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries and communications | Legitimate interest / performance of pre-contractual measures |
| Providing information about our services | Legitimate interest |
| Ensuring proper functioning of the Site | Legitimate interest |
| Website analytics and user experience improvement (cookies) | Consent |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
- Communicating with you and managing our relationship
- Responding to questions or comments submitted via the Site
- Operating and improving the Site
- Detecting and preventing fraud or legal violations
- Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
- Sending information about our services or updates if you have opted-in
6. Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share data only with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors providing IT, web hosting, analytics, or communication services, under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
- Public Authorities and Legal Requests: When required by law or to defend legal rights.
- Internal Authorized Staff: Employees or subsidiaries authorized to process data.
- Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable information used to improve the Site.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Policy or legal obligations. When no longer required, data is deleted or anonymized.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve Site performance and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or the consent banner. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
12. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
13. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
