INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy specifically covers the terms of collection and processing of personal data of visitors/users (hereinafter: the Users) of our School’s website. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect the information gathered through the website.

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) and Law 4624/2019.

Use of the School’s official website implies acceptance of this Privacy Policy regarding the protection of personal data. Visitors/users are expected to read this Policy carefully before using the services and content of the website.

The Privacy Policy may be amended to reflect changes in legislation or the operational needs of the School. Any changes will be published on this page. We recommend that visitors regularly review the content of the Privacy Policy.

TERMS OF USE

By accessing and browsing the School’s website, the visitor/user acknowledges acceptance of this Privacy Policy and the related Terms of Use, which apply to all content and services provided through the website. If the visitor/user does not agree with these terms, they are advised to refrain from using the website and its services.

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA THROUGH THE WEBSITE

In the course of operating this website, the School may collect and process personal data of visitors/users. “Personal data” refers to information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person, such as, for example: full name, email address, telephone number, as well as electronic identifiers (e.g., IP address).

Data collection via the website may occur:

• Through communication with the School: When visitors/users contact us via the contact form or email, they provide information such as their name, phone number, email address, and any additional details they voluntarily include in their request.

• Through automated technologies (cookies): While browsing the website, certain data is collected automatically via technologies such as cookies. This data may include IP address, operating system, browser type and version, referring website, and information regarding user activity on the website.

Users can choose to reject cookies, in whole or in part, through their browser settings. More information is provided in the School’s dedicated Cookie Policy.

WEBSITE VISIT ANALYTICS

The School may also collect certain information about website usage by visitors, solely for statistical analysis and functional improvement. Collected data is used to:

• Determine the number of visitors
• Understand how users locate and use our website
• Identify the most visited sections of the website

The collection and analysis of this data respect visitor anonymity and do not allow direct identification of users.

USAGE PERMISSION

The content of the School’s website (informational texts, photos, announcements, educational material) is provided exclusively for personal information of students, parents, and visitors.

Reproduction, storage, republication, or distribution of content is not permitted without prior written authorization from the School, except for purely educational purposes with explicit source reference.

Specifically, any use of photographic or audiovisual material depicting students or staff is prohibited without prior permission from the School and legal guardians, where applicable.

RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Personal data submitted by website visitors/users is retained only as long as necessary to satisfy the submitted request or communication, after which it is securely deleted. Data collected via cookies is retained for the duration prescribed by law.

USER RESPONSIBILITY

Use of the School’s website must be solely for lawful purposes and in a way that does not prevent access or use by other visitors.
Visitors/users must respect applicable laws and regulations as well as these Terms of Use.
Any illegal or abusive use of the website is prohibited. Visitors/users are responsible for any damage resulting from improper use of the website.

WEBSITE ACCURACY – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The School makes every effort to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, it cannot guarantee that content will be error-free or uninterrupted, nor that technical issues will be promptly resolved.

The School is not liable for any damages incurred by visitors/users from accessing or using the website on their own initiative. Users should take basic protective measures (e.g., use of updated antivirus software) before downloading any material from the website.

MODIFICATION OF TERMS OF USE

The School reserves the right to unilaterally modify or revise this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use whenever deemed necessary, without prior notice.
The current version will be published on the School’s website to ensure visitors/users can be informed in a timely manner.
Any changes will comply with applicable data protection legislation (GDPR and the regulatory framework of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority).
Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes unconditional acceptance of the modifications.

RIGHTS RELATED TO PERSONAL DATA

As Data Subjects, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users of our website have the following rights, among others:

• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent when processing is based on it

The School is the Data Controller.

To exercise your rights, you can contact the Data Protection Officer at: dpo@ims.edu.gr

If you believe your rights are violated, you also have the right to contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr) and submit a complaint.