Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit www.kirkischiza.com, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter. We are committed to handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable European privacy laws.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Kirki Schiza
Email: strategy@kirkischiza.com
Website: www.kirkischiza.com
Based in: Greece
3. What Personal Data We Collect
A. Data You Provide Directly
This includes:
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Name
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Email address
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Any information you share via the contact form
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Any information you send directly via email
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Email address for newsletter subscription (only collected if you subscribe)
When you submit a message via the website contact form, we collect the personal data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content). This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and communicating with you. The contact form is hosted on the Wix platform, which processes form submissions and securely stores them on its servers. Wix acts as a GDPR-compliant data processor on our behalf.
Your data submitted through the contact form is retained for up to 12 months, unless further communication requires a longer retention period.
Newsletter subscriptions use double opt-in, meaning you must confirm your email before being added to the list.
B. Data Collected Automatically
When you use the website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:
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IP address (anonymized where possible)
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Browser type & version
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on pages
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Referring pages
This information is used only for analytics, security, and website optimization. For more details, see the Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
A. Communication
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Responding to your inquiries
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Following up on collaboration requests
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Providing information or assistance based on your message
B. Website Functionality
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Ensuring proper operation of the site
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Improving performance and usability
C. Newsletter & Marketing (Only with Consent)
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
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We send you updates, insights, announcements, or project news
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Your email is stored securely on our email marketing provider
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You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email
D. Analytics
To understand how users interact with the website and improve user experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Your data is processed under the following GDPR legal bases:
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Consent
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Newsletter subscription
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Analytics cookies & marketing cookies
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Legitimate Interest
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Responding to your messages
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Website security and performance
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Pre-contractual necessity
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When you request information regarding a potential collaboration
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6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data.
Your data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers when necessary
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Website hosting services
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Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite/Mailchimp)
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Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Security and technical support providers
All third parties comply with GDPR and provide appropriate data protection measures.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as needed
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Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
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Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe
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Emails: for as long as reasonably necessary for our communication
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Analytics data: according to the provider’s retention settings
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe)
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Request data portability
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Restrict or object to processing
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File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in Greece
To exercise any of these rights, email strategy@kirkischiza.com.
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including
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SSL encryption (HTTPS)
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Secure hosting infrastructure
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Access restrictions
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Regular monitoring and updates
No transmission of data over the internet is fully secure, but we follow industry standards to protect your information.
10. External Links
This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. You are encouraged to review their own privacy policies.
11. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect
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Website changes
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Legal changes
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Service provider updates
12. Contact
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: strategy@kirkischiza.com
Owner: Kirki Schiza
