The protection of your data is important for us!

At the Academy of Entrepreneurship, accessible at https://akep.eu, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors/beneficiaries. This Privacy Policy contains types of information that are collected and recorded by the Academy of Entrepreneurship and how we use it.

As for the legal background, it serves mainly the Act No. 18/2018 of the Digest on Personal Data Protection and on Amendments to Certain Regulations (hereinafter only ‘Act on Personal Data Protection’), the Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council (EU) 2016/679 (hereinafter only ‘GDPR’), and Law 4624/2019.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies to all our activities regarding the information that the visitors/beneficiaries shared with the Academy of Entrepreneurship and/or that has been collected with their consent.

Personal Data Operator

ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASTIKI ETAIREIA

Registered office: Tsiller 61, 11144, Athens, Greece

Organisation ID: E10190865

National ID: 450258 Court of Athens

Legal Representative: Andreas Stefanidis

Contact details

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at info@akep.eu, call the phone number: +30 2103313690, through the contact form, or visit us in our office at the above address. The organisation can also be contacted through Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

Consent of the person concerned

The organisation obtains the consent of the person concerned freely, without pressure and enforcement, as well as without conditional on the threat of rejection of the contractual relationship, services provided or obligations arising for the operator from legally binding acts of the European Union, international contract the Hellenic Republic is bound by or the law.

Consent is granted separately for each purpose of personal data processing.

The person concerned is entitled to withdraw the consent at any time, in the same form as the consent was granted.

The company respects the privacy and considers the personal data provided to be confidential.

Personal data will be processed:

• With the consent of the person concerned for the purpose of:
  • registration to the website and any training or dissemination activities (events) by filling in the respective Registration Form;
  • profiling activities based on an analysis of your search habits and preferences
  • marketing activities and sending the monthly newsletter
• Without the consent of the person concerned for the purpose of:
  • cooperation with a judicial or other state authority when it is required by the special legislation
  • safety reasons
  • legitimate interest of the company

Information for persons under 18 years old

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children and teens while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from persons under the age of 18. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

In the case teens (VET or general education students) are participating in a training activity provided by the Academy of Entrepreneurship, the parents or guardians need to explicitly give their consent through the consent form that will be sent to them.

Information we collect

When you visit the website (https://akep.eu), we may collect data from you. This data may include your browsing history, IP address, browser, operating system and settings, access times, and your referring URL. If you use a mobile device, we may also collect data such as your device and location.

If you are interested in contacting us through the contact form, we will collect your name and email address as well as any other data included in your message.

Moreover, if you choose to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, we will collect your email address.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship (Personal Data Operator) reserves the right to collect non-personal user identification information, such as browser type, type of computer, operating system, internet service providers, etc., and/or monitor Internet Protocol (IP) addresses using appropriate technologies (cookies). These cookies are used to personalise content and ads, provide social media features, and analyse our traffic. Additionally, we share information about how you use our website with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information you have provided or that they have collected from your use of their services.

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this website. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Statement on our website.

The majority of internet browsers accept cookies. However, the visitors have the possibility to cancel them or deny them automatically. Since every browser is different, the visitors can set their preferences regarding cookies individually, using the browser toolbar. If you decide not to accept cookies, you will not be able to use certain functions of our website.

If you want to enable or disable the use of cookies from the browser settings, you can visit the following websites and find out about the necessary actions you need to take:

• Google Chrome: Instructions here
• Firefox: Instructions here
• Safari: Instructions here

For more general information on cookies, please read ‘What Are Cookies’.

How we collect your personal data

We collect your personal data directly from you. You provide us with your personal data when you complete the contact form and/or the newsletter subscription form available on our website.

In the case of training or dissemination activities where photos are required, a consent form will be signed by the participants who will give their explicit consent to be photographed and these photos to be used, published and distributed, in any format and through any medium whatsoever, to promote the activities of the Academy of Entrepreneurship.

How we use and process your information

The Academy of Entrepreneurship uses your personal data only for the purposes for which you have disclosed it, direct communication with you and measuring impact. For example, if you ask a question via the contact form, we will use your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.

Personal data collected through the website (cookies, contact form, newsletter subscription) or registration forms is not shared or transferred to third parties, except for processors, such as technical support or website hosting partners, who are bound by the applicable legislation.

In its information systems, the Academy of Entrepreneurship processes the personal data of persons concerned with partly or fully automated and non-automated processing means.

It does not publish the personal data processed unless required by special legislation or decision of the court or other state authority.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship will not process your personal data without your express consent or without any other legal basis for another purpose or to the extent, bigger than stated in this information and record sheets of the individual information systems of the provider.

Retention period of personal data

Personal data, collected through the website or registration forms, is retained for as long as necessary to complete the communication or other actions related to the topic of the registration form.

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your data is retained until you request to unsubscribe.

Actions in case of personal data breach ^[1]

Under Article 33 of the GDPR, the Academy of Entrepreneurship is required to handle every personal data breach in the context of its obligations regarding the security of processing. In case the breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of the persons concerned, the Academy of Entrepreneurship must notify the breach in question to the HDPA.

The form for the data breach notification to the HDPA can be found here.

Such notification must be made without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after the Academy of Entrepreneurship has become aware of it. The notification must contain specific information (e.g. nature/scope of the breach, categories of persons affected, cause and consequences of the breach, measures taken to address it, etc.). Even if all the above information is not available at the time of submitting the notification, the latter should be submitted as an initial notification to be subsequently updated without undue delay (by submitting a supplementary notification).

Even if the data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the natural persons concerned, and therefore it is not required to submit the above notification to the HDPA, the Academy of Entrepreneurship must record the data breach and keep an internal record.

In any case of a personal data breach, the Academy of Entrepreneurship will communicate the breach to the individuals who are affected without undue delay. The communication will be made in the form of personalised information and not by a communication of a general nature, insofar as this is possible.

At the same time, the Academy of Entrepreneurship will conduct a thorough analysis of the breach to understand its cause and update its data protection policies to avoid any future incidents.

[1] Notification of data breaches. (n.d.). dpa.gr. https://www.dpa.gr/en/Organisations/Data_Breach_notification

GDPR Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you at any time, in accordance with applicable law, free of charge. We may ask for proof of identity before providing this data. In some cases, we may not be able to grant access to certain personal data, for example, if it relates to the personal data of other individuals or if it is retained for legal reasons. In these cases, we will explain why access is not possible.
• request the correction of your details, and we will promptly correct them.
• request the deletion of your personal data, and we will promptly delete it. However, in some cases where legal and tax obligations require the retention of data, deletion may be prohibited. In these cases, we will explain why we cannot delete the data and for how long.
• request the cessation of processing of your personal data by the Academy of Entrepreneurship, and we will promptly cease processing. If this is not possible, we will explain why.
• request the restriction of the processing of your personal data by the Academy of Entrepreneurship, and we will promptly restrict it. If this is not possible, we will explain why.
• request the transfer of your personal data to another entity, and we will promptly transfer it. However, in certain cases, due to the Academy of Entrepreneurship’s documented obligations, your request may not be fulfilled.

If it is proven that your personal data has been leaked by the Academy of Entrepreneurship, causing you material or non-material damage, you have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority (Personal Data Protection Authority).

To exercise your rights, contact us by email (info@akep.eu) or call us (+30 2103313690).

All data is stored on the central computers of the Academy of Entrepreneurship, which operate under high-security conditions, are protected from misuse and are not accessible to unauthorized persons. Only the employees of the Academy of Entrepreneurship have access to the data

In case your data is leaked, we will inform you immediately and take all the necessary actions to mitigate the potential damage.

Except for personal data mentioned above, other information, in any form, you may provide to us through the website or registration forms will not be considered confidential, and we reserve the right to use, reproduce, distribute, or transmit it to process your request.

Intellectual Property Rights (Copyright)

All content on the website (texts, images, graphics, etc.) is protected by the applicable Greek and European laws regarding Intellectual Property Rights. The website is an original intellectual creation and property of the non-profit Civil Company under the name ‘Academy of Entrepreneurship’ which retains the Intellectual Property Rights unless otherwise specified, and any reproduction, adaptation, modification, or exploitation of the elements contained on the website is prohibited for commercial or advertising purposes without prior written permission from the Academy of Entrepreneurship.

You have free access to the website for the purpose of reading, copying, printing, or using the provided information exclusively for personal use and without any intent of commercial exploitation, provided that the elements of the website and all intellectual property notices remain intact.

All information displayed on this website, whether it bears a logo or a name accompanied by a trademark, constitutes commercial trademarks of the Academy of Entrepreneurship or third-party owners. No license or right to these trademarks, technologies, or processes owned by the Academy of Entrepreneurship or third parties is granted or implied.

Limitation of Liability

We consider the information provided to be accurate and checked by the relevant department of the Academy of Entrepreneurship. However, there may be some typographical errors, the content may not be up to date at the time of access by the user, or it may have been altered by third parties without the Academy of Entrepreneurship’s knowledge, leading to inaccuracies. All information is provided ‘as is’ without any warranty by the Academy of Entrepreneurship for the integrity, correctness, or accuracy of the referenced information, nor for any damage caused by viruses arising from the use of the website or any other websites it refers to. As a user/visitor of this website, you accept that your access is at your own risk, and you assume all risks that may arise from such access.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship will not be liable, to the extent permitted by law, for any direct or indirect, positive, consequential, or incidental damages related to the information provided and the use of the website in any way, for reasons not attributable to the Academy of Entrepreneurship’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, such as, indicatively and not exclusively, incorrect or inability to use the website by the user, interruptions of any kind, delays in using or transmitting messages, information, website security, etc.

The exclusion of liability of the Academy of Entrepreneurship also includes any damage caused by the transmission of any virus to the user’s electronic equipment.

The use of this website is allowed only under the present terms and conditions of use. In the event of unauthorised use of this website, you must indemnify the Academy of Entrepreneurship, its employees, officers, and partners for any loss, damage, or cost, including reasonable attorney’s fees that may arise from the violation of the present terms and conditions by you.

Any reference on the website to services provided by the Academy of Entrepreneurship does not constitute advice or suggestion or a proposal for the performance of acts or the conclusion of agreements.

Linking to other websites

This website may provide access to other websites around the world. The reference to other websites is made for the user’s convenience.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship is not responsible for the content, availability, functionality, validity, or efficiency of those websites. Their content does not bind the Academy of Entrepreneurship in any way, and any reference or mention to these websites via the present website does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, an endorsement or unreserved recommendation to use these websites.

Linking to these websites does not imply any responsibility by the Academy of Entrepreneurship for the content of these websites or the policies they follow regarding personal data protection. Furthermore, the Academy of Entrepreneurship is not responsible for the content of third-party websites that may link to this website. No linking to this website is allowed without the Academy of Entrepreneurship’s prior consent.

Additional Terms and Conditions

If any term of use is deemed invalid or unenforceable, it will be deleted, considered as never written, and will not affect the validity, binding nature, and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions of use of the website.

The Academy of Entrepreneurship may, at any time and without prior notice, modify or delete the terms and conditions of use of its website and the privacy policy. Any such modification or deletion is valid and binding for the website’s users from the moment the corresponding changes are made and posted. Please check each time before using the website when the terms of use and privacy policy were last updated.

The website may, from time to time, be inaccessible due to upgrades, mechanical, communication, software, or other technical issues, including problems caused by third parties. The Academy of Entrepreneurship cannot predict the periods of inaccessibility to the website nor control or foresee their duration, and for this reason, it bears no responsibility for any related issue.

In any case, the Academy of Entrepreneurship reserves the right to temporarily suspend or permanently terminate the operation of the Website, in whole or in part.

Consequences of Misuse

Any modification or alteration of the security settings or the general formatting of the website, as well as interference of any kind with its use or technical specifications, is prohibited. If it is found that you have violated any of the present terms of use, we will take immediate corrective actions, including prohibiting the use of services offered by the Academy of Entrepreneurship, removing any information, data, or content shared on the website by the user at any time and without prior notice. If the Academy of Entrepreneurship suffers any damage or loss, it reserves all legal rights and claims for compensation for such damage, as users of the website are liable to the Academy of Entrepreneurship for any damage they cause to it or any third party due to the non-compliance with these terms.

Applicable Law – Jurisdiction

The use of this Website is governed by Greek law and these terms of use. Any dispute related to these terms of use falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Athens.

Regulations and Laws for Data Protection

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)

You can read the regulation (available in all European languages) here.

• Greek Law 4624/2019

Law 4624/2019 enacts supplemental measures for the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) and incorporates Directive (ΕU) 2016/680. It includes provisions in certain areas which are left by the GDPR to the discretion of member-states and dissolves the legal uncertainty caused by the delayed supplementation of the Regulation and the parallel validity of Law 2472/1997. The Law annuls prior Law 2472/1997, excluding certain of its provisions regarding the disclosure of data by law enforcement authorities in case of specific offences, the use of visual and auditory materials in public meetings and the opt-out register for commercial communications by post. Furthermore, it maintains in force the provisions of Law 2472/1997 regarding the composition of the Data Protection Authority and the compensation of its members. Along with the frame of administrative fines to private entities.

You can find more information about the Law at Personal data legislation – Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)

Operation of CCTV systems on the premises of the Academy of Entrepreneurship

A CCTV system is operating on the premises of the Academy of Entrepreneurship to ensure the protection of all employees as well as of any beneficiaries that attend the onsite offered educational training courses.

Data must be kept for the strictly necessary time – the data controller must be able to document the reasons for choosing a specific retention period as strictly necessary. The Authority, in Directive 1/2011, set the reasonably adequate maximum retention period as, in principle, 15 days, subject to exceptions (for banks and financial institutions the period is set at 45 days). The retention period may be extended if there is an incident and the material can be used as evidence or if a data subject exercises a relevant right to restrict processing.

This policy will be regularly reviewed to adapt to the guidelines of the Supervisory Authorities and the latest legislative and jurisprudential developments.