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📄 TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY NOTICE 

Last updated: 17-Jan-2026

1. General Information

This blog (“Blog”) is operated by Hellenic Informatics Union (HIU) (“Administrator”). By accessing or using the Blog you fully and unreservedly accept these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and the Cookies Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Blog.

2. User Content & Acceptable Conduct

Users may post comments or other content. It is prohibited to upload or publish content that:

  • violates applicable law or public morals,

  • is abusive, defamatory, offensive, or threatening,

  • incites illegal activities or violence,

  • infringes third-party rights (e.g., copyright),

  • includes personal data of third parties without consent,

  • contains racist, sexist, homophobic, or other hate speech,

  • contains spam or advertisements without authorization,

  • includes viruses or other harmful software.

The Administrator reserves the right to remove content and block users without prior notice.

3. Disclaimer of Liability

Content posted by users represents their own views and sole responsibility. The Administrator:

  • is not obliged to pre-moderate user content,

  • is not liable for the accuracy, legality or appropriateness of such content,

  • is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of such content.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content of the Blog (excluding user-generated content) is protected under applicable intellectual property legislation. Reproduction without authorization is prohibited.

🛡 PRIVACY POLICY & GDPR COMPLIANCE

This Policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”),

  • Greek Law 4624/2019 (national implementation of GDPR),

  • ePrivacy Directive (Cookies & electronic communications).

5. Data Controller

Data Controller: Hellenic Informatics Union (HIU)
Contact Email: info@epe.org.gr

6. Data Collected

The Blog may collect:

a) Data provided by users

  • name or nickname (for comments),

  • email address (optional),

  • comment content.

b) Technical data

  • IP address (may be anonymised where possible),

  • browser/device type,

  • cookies,

  • server security logs.

c) Third-party cookies
If analytics or ads are enabled, third-party providers may collect data.

No sensitive data as defined by GDPR is collected.

7. Purposes of Processing

Data is processed for:

  • comment functionality,

  • maintaining conversation history,

  • anti-spam & security protection,

  • statistical traffic analysis (if enabled),

  • targeted advertising (if enabled),

  • compliance with legal obligations.

8. Legal Basis of Processing (GDPR Article 6)

Processing is based on:

  • Consent (e.g., analytics, advertising),

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., server security),

  • Contractual basis (provision of comment functionality),

  • Legal obligation (recordkeeping, compliance).

Users may withdraw consent at any time.

9. Cookies & Third-Party Providers

The Blog uses cookies for:

  • basic functionality,

  • preferences,

  • security.

If activated in the future:

  • Google Analytics or similar analytics tools,

  • advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads),

  • embedded social media services,

explicit consent will be required through a cookie consent banner.

Users may manage cookies through their browser.

10. Data Retention

Data will be retained as follows:

11. User Rights (Articles 12–23 GDPR)

Users have the right to:

  • access,

  • rectification,

  • erasure (“right to be forgotten”),

  • restriction,

  • objection,

  • data portability.

Requests must be submitted to: info@epe.org.gr

Competent Authority: Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).

12. Data Security

Technical and organizational measures are implemented, such as:

  • HTTPS,

  • restricted access controls,

  • firewall / anti-spam tools,

  • security logging.

13. Transfers to Third Parties / Outside the EU

No data is transferred outside the EU without appropriate legal basis. For cloud services, GDPR-compliant mechanisms such as SCCs are used.

14. Amendments

This Policy may be updated without prior notice. Continued use of the Blog constitutes acceptance of the amendments.

🔚 Final Provisions / Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Greek Law and European Union Law. Courts of jurisdiction: Athens, Greece.


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