Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how christinapancess.com (“the Website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Greek data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Christina Pancess
Email: info@christinapancess.com

2. Personal Data Collected

The Website does not collect personal data unless voluntarily provided by the user.

Personal data may include:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Content of messages submitted via the contact form
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device information)

3. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and communication requests
• Managing potential collaborations or professional contact
• Protecting the Website against spam and abusive activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent of the user (submission of contact form)
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (ensuring Website security and preventing abuse)

5. Use of hCaptcha

This Website uses hCaptcha, a service provided by Intuition Machines, Inc., to protect against spam and automated abuse.

The use of hCaptcha is subject to its own privacy policy and terms of service:

• https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy
• https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms

hCaptcha may collect technical data such as:

• IP address
• user interaction patterns
• browser and device information

This data is processed for security and fraud prevention purposes.

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties, except where necessary:

• For the operation of the Website (e.g. hosting providers)
• For security purposes (e.g. hCaptcha)
• Where required by law or legal obligation

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries and maintaining communication records.

8. User Rights

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: info@christinapancess.com

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Cookies

The Website does not use cookies for tracking, profiling, or marketing purposes.

Only strictly necessary technical cookies may be used to ensure proper Website functionality.

11. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. The Website is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

12. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing:

Email: info@christinapancess.com