Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) and learn how the Data Controller, namely:
The Law Firm “ALEXIOS ATHANASOPOULOS AND ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM” |
(hereinafter the “Law Firm” or “we”),
collects, stores, uses, and generally processes your personal data when you visit or use the website https://aalawfirm.gr.
For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the above details.
1. What are personal data?
The term “personal data” refers to information about natural persons, such as full name, postal address, email address, phone number, etc., which identify or can identify an individual (hereinafter “Personal Data” or “Data”).
2. What is the processing of personal data?
“Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, with or without automated means—such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
3. What data do we collect?
Our website https://aalawfirm.gr is primarily informational and limits personal data collection to the minimum necessary. We collect only the data strictly required and appropriate for their intended purpose—specifically, the data you enter in the “Contact” form (full name, telephone, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your message or attached documents).
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in a user’s browser when visiting a website.
We use cookies on our website to ensure its proper operation, but we cannot identify you personally through this information.
We use only essential cookies, which are crucial for the correct functioning of the website. They allow you to browse and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. These cookies do not identify you personally. Without them, our website cannot function effectively.
5. For what purpose do we process your data and on what legal basis?
We process your data to communicate with you and handle your case. When you submit a question or request through the “Contact” form, we process your data to manage, respond to, and resolve your queries. The processing is based either on our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiries or on the necessity of taking pre-contractual measures. If your request concerns the exercise of your rights (see below), we process your data to fulfill our legal obligation.
6. What is the legal basis for processing your data?
Processing is carried out in accordance with:
- the terms of our contractual relationship;
- your consent, where required;
- our legal obligations (e.g., under tax law);
- our legitimate interests as a Law Firm.
7. Who processes your data?
Access to your data is restricted to:
- the strictly necessary personnel of our Law Firm, bound by confidentiality;
- our partners, bound by legal professional privilege;
- and our external associates (Data Processors) providing website management and maintenance services.
We do not transmit your data to third parties.
8. How do we ensure our partners respect your data?
Our partners agree and commit to:
- maintaining confidentiality;
- not disclosing data to third parties without our authorization;
- implementing appropriate security measures; and
- complying with data protection laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Greek Law 4624/2019.
9. Do we transfer your data outside the EU?
No. Your data is not transferred to countries outside the European Union. Processing takes place only within the EU.
10. When do we delete your data?
Data submitted through the “Contact” form are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or respond to your inquiry—unless a new processing purpose arises. If we handle a legal case, your data is retained until the case is finalized or your file is delivered to you.
11. Is your data secure?
Recognizing the importance of personal data security, we have implemented all appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect your data from accidental or unlawful processing. We use advanced methods to ensure the highest possible level of security, which are reviewed and updated as needed.
12. What are your rights?
You have the right to:
- access your data,
- correct inaccurate data,
- erase your data,
- data portability,
- restrict processing, and
- withdraw consent or object to processing.
13. How can you exercise your rights?
You can exercise your rights by sending a written request to:
ALEXIOS ATHANASOPOULOS AND ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM 5 Mimnermou & Rigillis Street, Athens or by email: contact@aalawfirm.gr
14. When will the Firm respond to your requests?
We will respond without undue delay and in any case within one (1) month of receiving your request. If your request is complex or numerous, we will notify you within that month if an extension of up to two (2) additional months is required.
If you do not receive a response within the stated period or are dissatisfied with our handling, you may contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr).
15. What law governs the processing of your data?
Processing is governed by Greek Law, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679, Law 4624/2019, and all applicable national and European data protection laws and regulations.
16. Which courts are competent for disputes concerning your data?
The Courts of Athens shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes relating to your data.
17. Do we use automated decision-making or profiling?
Our Law Firm does not use automated decision-making or profiling in processing your data.
18. How will you be informed of changes to this Policy?
We update this Policy whenever necessary. If significant changes occur to the Policy or to how we use your data, we will post the updated version on our website before the changes take effect and notify you by any appropriate means.
We encourage you to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how your data is protected.