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Greece is more than a destination — it’s a way of life waiting to be explored. At Keep It Greece, we bring together travelers, locals, and curious minds through real stories, everyday moments, and experiences that stay with you. Whether you’re here to be inspired, plan a trip, or just soak in the vibe - we’re your connection to the real Greece.

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Privacy Policy

At KeepItGreece, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information, as well as your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable national legislation.

We encourage you to read this Policy carefully to understand how we process your data and the choices you have.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

KeepItGreece
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: dpo@keepitgreece.com

2. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We collect and process your personal data solely for specific, legitimate, and clearly defined purposes, such as:

Responding to your inquiries, requests, or complaints
Sending newsletters or promotional communications (upon your consent)
Managing your participation in competitions or promotional events
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
Protecting the legitimate interests of our business (e.g., ensuring system security)

Processing is based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Your explicit consent
The performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests pursued by KeepItGreece
Protection of vital interests of individuals

3. Categories of Personal Data

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Full name
Email address
IP address and browsing data (e.g. cookies)
Any other information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or event participation

We do not collect or process special categories of personal data (sensitive data) or data related to children under the age of 16.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and as required by applicable legal obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Recipients and Data Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

Where you have given your explicit consent
Where it is necessary for the performance of a contract
Where required by law or competent authorities
To data processors acting on our behalf under contractual obligations (in compliance with Article 28 GDPR)

In case data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access – to know what personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification – to correct incomplete or inaccurate data
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal

To exercise your rights, contact us at: dpo@keepitgreece.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA): www.dpa.gr

7. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

Secure servers with encryption
Password protection and firewalls
Access controls and internal data protection policies
Regular security assessments

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences and offer you personalized content.

Types of cookies we use:

Strictly necessary cookies – essential for website functionality
Performance cookies – collect anonymous statistics for site improvement
Functionality cookies – remember user settings and preferences
Advertising cookies – used for personalized advertising (with consent)

You can enable, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings (e.g., in Chrome: chrome://settings/content/cookies). Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

9. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use any automated decision-making or profiling processes that have legal or significant effects on users.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. The latest version will always be available on our website, with an indication of the effective date.

If substantial changes are made, we will notify registered users via email.

Your continued use of our website signifies your acceptance of the current Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Email: dpo@keepitgreece.com

Effective Date: April 8, 2025

Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

This website, keepitgreece.com, is operated with the purpose of providing information, content, or services to its visitors. Access to and use of this site is subject to the following Terms and Conditions, which every visitor is requested to read carefully and accept fully before proceeding.

The administrator reserves the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will take effect upon their publication on the website. Continued use of the site after modifications signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (including but not limited to texts, images, graphics, logos, and files) is the intellectual property of the administrator or third parties and is protected under Greek and EU law. Use, reproduction, or modification of this content is prohibited without prior written consent, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

3. Limitation of Liability

All content is provided “as is” without any warranty regarding accuracy, completeness, or availability. The administrator assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damages that may result from the use of the website or the information it contains.

4. Third-Party Links

This site may include links to third-party websites for user convenience. These links do not imply endorsement of the content or practices of those websites. The administrator is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy policies of any external sites.

5. Personal Data Protection

The administrator respects user privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 – GDPR) and applicable Greek law. Personal data is collected only when necessary (e.g., contact forms or cookies) and used solely for the purposes for which it was provided.

For more details, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies

The website may use cookies to improve user experience and gather statistical data. You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, though doing so may affect site functionality.

More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.

7. Security and Compatibility

Users are responsible for the security of their own devices and for ensuring compatibility with the website. The administrator is not liable for any damage caused by downloading content from this site.

8. Website Changes

The administrator reserves the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw any part or all of the website at any time without prior notice. Use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Greek law. Any disputes arising from their application shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Athens, Greece.

10. Contact

For any questions or comments regarding these terms, you may contact the administrator at: info@keepitgreece.com

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by your web browser when you visit a website. They are used to improve site functionality and to tailor your experience based on your preferences and behavior.

1. What types of cookies we use

keepitgreece.com may use the following categories of cookies:

Necessary (technical) cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly and do not require user consent. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure access to areas of the site, and remembering language or display preferences.
Analytical (performance/statistical) cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, allowing us to improve the structure and content. They collect anonymous data and are only used with your explicit consent (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third-party cookies: Our website may embed content or services from third-party providers (such as YouTube videos or Google Maps), which may place their own cookies. In these cases, the privacy policies of the respective third parties apply.

2. Cookie duration

Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until manually deleted or until they expire based on their set duration.
Session cookies: These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

3. User consent

Upon your first visit to the website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept. You can update your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings panel (if available) or through your browser settings.

Analytical and third-party cookies will only be activated with your prior, informed, and explicit consent.

4. Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies yourself via your browser settings. Depending on the browser you use, you can:

block all cookies,
block third-party cookies only,
delete cookies automatically after closing the browser.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser’s help section or visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.

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