Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 18, 2025
Valavanis Properties (“we”, “our”, “us”) values the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting their personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, “GDPR”).
1. Data Controller
Valavanis Properties
Stoupa 24024 Lefktros, Greece
Phone: +30 694 537 5403
Email:
info@valavanisproperties.com
VAT No: 024164130
GEMI No: 160901045000
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website:
- Name, email address, and phone number (via contact forms)
- IP address and device information (via log files and analytics tools)
- Location data (when using map features or enabling GPS)
- Browser and operating system information
- Any information voluntarily submitted via WhatsApp, email, or contact forms
3. How We Collect Personal Data
- Automatically, through your interaction with our website (e.g., IP address, cookies)
- Directly, when you fill out a contact form or send us a message
- Through third-party integrations such as Google Maps and WhatsApp
4. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for the following legitimate purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or WhatsApp
- To provide and improve our services
- To analyze website usage (via cookies or analytics)
- To ensure security and prevent abuse or fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): when you submit personal data via forms or use cookies
- Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): to provide requested services
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): website optimization and fraud prevention
6. Use of Third-Party Services and Integrations
We use the following services which may involve data transfers to third parties:
a) Contact Forms
Users may submit personal data (e.g., name, email, phone) via our contact forms. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide the requested service.
b) Google Maps
Our website uses an embedded Google Maps feature. By interacting with the map, your IP address and location data may be transmitted to Google LLC. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
c) Social Media Links
Our website includes links to Instagram and LinkedIn. These are not embedded plugins but may transmit personal data when clicked. Please review the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
d) WhatsApp Link
Our site offers a direct link to WhatsApp, allowing users to contact us easily. Use of this feature involves the processing of personal data by WhatsApp (Meta Platforms Inc.). See WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy.
e) Cookies
We use cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Some cookies may be set by third-party services. A cookie banner (consent manager) is used to obtain user consent in accordance with GDPR. Users can modify cookie preferences via their browser settings at any time.
7. Data Recipients
Personal data may be shared with:
- Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., IT, hosting)
- Google (for map and analytics services)
- Meta (for WhatsApp contact feature)
- Authorities, where required by law
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
Some personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) if required for the performance of services. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion at any time.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@valavanisproperties.com
11. Security Measures
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can find more information about how we use cookies and adjust your preferences in our Cookie Policy, which forms an integral part of this Privacy Policy.
13. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Please review it periodically.
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