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Privacy and data protection policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (“ASCSA”) protects the information you provide when using the website https://collections.ascsa.edu.gr (“Website”).

Legal framework

The processing and protection of personal data of the Website’s users is subject to:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR),
  • Greek Law 4624/2019,
  • as well as any other applicable legislation or regulations.

ASCSA reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time by updating this page. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.

Data collection and use

ASCSA may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Full name
  • Contact information (address, phone number, email)

The lawful basis for processing your data in this case is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time; however, such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to that point.

Additionally, some technical information may be collected automatically (e.g., through cookies or analytics tools).

You retain the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, and erase your personal data, as well as the right to data portability.”

The data are used exclusively for:

  • communication with users,
  • provision and improvement of services and research tools,
  • statistical analysis,
  • updates on educational and cultural activities,
  • support of academic, research, and educational programs.

Data will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

Cookies

The Website uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and better understand how the site is used. Cookies do not store personal information that directly identifies you.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly.

External links

The Website may include links to third-party websites. ASCSA bears no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Newsletter

By subscribing to the newsletter and providing your consent, ASCSA will use your email address to send updates regarding its activities and programs.
You may withdraw your consent at any time but this will not affect the validity of any processing which may have taken place prior to that point

Data Controller

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), based in Athens, 54 Souidias Str., 10676,

📧 email: info@ascsa.edu.gr
📞 tel.: 213-000-2400
🌐 website: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/

informs you that, for the purposes of carrying out its lawful activities, it processes personal data in accordance with applicable national law and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

For any issue related to the processing of personal data, you may contact the 

In case you are not satisfied with the exercise of some of your rights, we remind you that you have the right to file a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority. (Offices: 1-3 Kifisias, Postal Code 115 23, Athens, Telephone: +30-210 6475600 Fax: +30-210 6475628 E-mail: contact@dpa.gr)

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