Privacy Policy

The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (“iED”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites.

Data Controller

Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED)
Contact Details

Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Tsakiridis Dimitrios
Email: dpo@entre.gr
Phone: +30 6979110820

Personal Data We Collect

  • Names, emails, phone numbers (via contact forms)
  • IP addresses
  • Browser and device information
  • Cookies and analytics data

How We Collect Your Data

  • Directly, when you submit forms (contact, newsletter sign-up, CV submissions)
  • Automatically, through cookies and analytics tools

Why We Process Your Data

We process personal data only for specific purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide requested information (legitimate interest)
  • To maintain the functionality and security of our websites (legitimate interest)
  • To analyze site performance and improve services (consent)

We do not use your data for marketing, remarketing, or profiling.

Data Storage & Retention

  • Form submissions: retained as long as necessary to handle your request
  • CVs for recruitment: retained for up to 1 year unless consent for longer storage is given
  • Analytics data: retained as long as needed to analyze site performance

Data is stored on servers located within the EU.

Cookies & Analytics

Our websites use cookies to ensure proper functionality and to measure performance.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Necessary cookies – required for site operation
  • Analytical cookies – used to collect statistics about site usage, such as visitor numbers, pages viewed, and time spent on the site

Analytics data is processed based on your consent, which you provide through the cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings available on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for the operation of the site.

Data Security

We apply technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including TLS/SSL encryption, restricted access to personal data, and staff training.

Third-Party Processors

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers, email delivery services, or form management tools) who process data on our behalf and under strict data protection agreements in compliance with the GDPR.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: dpo@entre.gr

Complaints

If you believe your rights are being violated, you may:

  • Contact us at dpo@entre.gr
  • File a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority: www.dpa.gr

Cross-Border Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA.

Minors

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.