{"id":3,"date":"2025-03-21T14:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montessorigreece.gr\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T07:38:30","slug":"politiki-aporritou-gdpr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montessorigreece.gr\/en\/politiki-aporritou-gdpr\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy \/ GDPR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5c777f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5c777f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bef5b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bef5b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82dc859 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82dc859\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5cc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be5cc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy \/ GDPR<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04d62b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04d62b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-04d62b7{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb9b87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb9b87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRIVACY POLICY OF EKPEDEFTIKI PROTOVOULIA AMKE<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia AMKE (Montessori Greece) collects and processes personal data relating to staff, students, trainers, trainee trainers, members and other individuals who come into contact with our organisation. This data is collected in order to enable us to provide education, training, services and other related functions. In addition, there may be a legal obligation to collect and use such data in order to ensure that the organisation complies with its legal obligations.<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia is required to issue a Privacy Statement setting out the data it holds, the reasons for holding it and the third parties to whom it may be transferred.<\/p><p>This Policy applies to our website, the use of email and text messages for information purposes, as well as any other methods we use to collect information. It explains what information we collect and why, what we do with the information and what we will not do with it, as well as what rights you have.<\/p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p><p>This Policy is intended to provide information about how Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will use individuals&#8217; personal data. This information is provided because the GDPR gives individuals the right to understand how their data is used.<\/p><p>This Privacy Statement applies alongside any other information that Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may provide regarding a specific use of personal data, for example when data is collected through an digital or paper form.<\/p><p>This Privacy Statement applies in addition to the other relevant terms and conditions and policies of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia.<\/p><p>Anyone who works for or acts on behalf of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia (including employees, volunteers, members of the Board of Directors and service providers) must also be aware of and comply with its staff data protection policy, which provides further information about how the personal data of such individuals is used.<\/p><p><strong>EKPEDEFTIKI PROTOVOULIA&#8217;S COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia is committed to keeping the personal information you share with us (in writing, by telephone or online) accurate, up to date and confidential.<\/p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITY FOR DATA PROTECTION<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia is not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), but the Legal Representative will be responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection requirements. The Legal Representative will handle all your requests and enquiries concerning the use of your personal data (see the section &#8220;Your Rights&#8221; below) and will make every effort to ensure that all personal data is processed in accordance with this Policy and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia also complies with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024.<\/p><p><strong>WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?<\/strong><\/p><p>We will always collect only the information we need, including data that will help us improve our services. We collect two types of information:<\/p><p><strong>PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED BY EKPEDEFTIKI PROTOVOULIA<\/strong><\/p><p>Non-personal information, such as IP addresses (the location of a computer on the Internet), the pages you access and files you download. This helps us determine how many people use our website and how popular our pages are. It does not provide us with any information about who you are or your address. It simply enables us to monitor and improve our website. We also use cookies on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.<\/p><p>Personal information, as described in more detail below. This information will be used for administrative purposes and for other routine purposes of a non-governmental organisation.<\/p><p>The personal data processed by Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia includes contact details, as well as professional development, training and assessment results. Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may also process sensitive personal data, such as ethnic background.<\/p><p><strong>HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA<\/strong><\/p><p>We will collect information about you when you apply for or enrol in a course, programme, event, service or product. From time to time, we may ask you to confirm and, where necessary, update the information we hold. In some cases, we may request additional information where this is considered necessary for administrative purposes or for the provision of services.<\/p><p>Your personal data will normally be collected directly from you, although some information may be provided by third parties, for example references and reports required for applications.<\/p><p><strong>PURPOSES FOR WHICH YOUR DATA MAY BE PROCESSED<\/strong><\/p><p>Your personal data (including sensitive personal data, where required) is processed by Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia strictly in accordance with the GDPR for the following purposes:<\/p><ul><li>to support trainers and students\/trainees;<\/li><li>to monitor and report on their progress;<\/li><li>to support services;<\/li><li>to evaluate the performance of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia as a whole;<\/li><li>to communicate with staff, members and students\/trainees;<\/li><li>for management, planning and forecasting, research and statistical analysis purposes, including those required or provided for by law (such as tax analysis, diversity analysis or analysis of the gender pay gap);<\/li><li>to enable the competent authorities to monitor the operation of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia and to intervene or provide assistance in relation to incidents, as appropriate;<\/li><li>to provide and receive information and references concerning former, current and prospective staff;<\/li><li>to provide and receive information concerning former, current and prospective students\/trainees;<\/li><li>to provide and receive information and references concerning former, current and prospective trainers;<\/li><li>to monitor, where required, the use of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia&#8217;s information and communications systems, in accordance with the organisation&#8217;s acceptable use policy;<\/li><li>to use photographic images in publications, on our website and, where required, on social media channels, in accordance with Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia&#8217;s policy regarding the taking, storage and use of images; and<\/li><li>for other reasonable purposes related to the operation of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia.<\/li><\/ul><p>Unless you have requested otherwise, Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may also use your contact details to send you promotional and commercial information by post, email and SMS concerning Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia and its activities. When you submit information through our website, you will have the option to opt out of receiving marketing information. If you subsequently decide that you would prefer not to receive such information, there is an &#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221; option in all our digital communications. If you wish to receive information but have not provided your consent, you may do so by sending an email to info@montessorigreece.gr .<\/p><p><strong>THIRD PARTIES WITH WHOM WE MAY NEED TO SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may be required to disclose or transfer your personal data (including sensitive personal data, where appropriate) to third parties, including local and public authorities, as well as professional consultants, who will process the data.<\/p><p>In addition, in accordance with the GDPR, some of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia&#8217;s processing activities are carried out on its behalf by third parties, such as IT systems providers, website developers or cloud storage service providers. This is always subject to contractual safeguards ensuring that personal data is kept secure and processed only in accordance with the specific instructions of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia.<\/p><p>Personal data may be shared:<\/p><ul><li>to comply with the law, for example to comply with a court order, or where requested by a governmental or local authority that has lawful authority to obtain the information;<\/li><li>in response to a request from the police or a local authority in connection with our child protection obligations;<\/li><li>to enable the competent authorities to monitor the operation of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia;<\/li><li>for the collection of statistical information (which is normally used in an anonymous form);<\/li><li>to secure funding for Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia (and, where applicable, on behalf of individuals);<\/li><li>to enable trainers and students\/trainees to participate in assessments and to monitor progress and educational needs;<\/li><li>to obtain appropriate professional advice and insurance for Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia;<\/li><li>where a reference or other information is requested by another educational institution or employer to which an individual has applied;<\/li><li>where required by law; and<\/li><li>in any other circumstance where this is reasonably necessary for the operation of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>STORAGE OF YOUR INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p><p>We store the information we collect. We may transfer information to other trusted third-party organisations, as explained above, which may store the information within or outside the European Economic Area. We may also store information in paper records.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure; any transmission is undertaken at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we apply appropriate physical, digital and administrative measures to protect and secure the information we collect online. Although we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration of data will not occur while it is under our control, we make every effort to prevent this.<\/p><p>Where a password is required to access parts of our website, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential. Please do not share your password with anyone.<\/p><p><strong>DATA RETENTION<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will retain personal data securely and only for as long as necessary for lawful and legitimate purposes.<\/p><p>If you have specific questions regarding the application of our data retention policy, or if you wish to request the deletion of personal data that you no longer consider relevant, please contact the Legal Representative of Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia at info@montessorigreece.gr.<\/p><p>Please note, however, that Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will often have lawful and necessary reasons to retain certain personal data even after such a request has been made.<\/p><p>A limited and reasonable amount of information will be retained for archival purposes. For example, even if you have requested that we no longer contact you, we will need to retain a record of this fact in order to respect your wishes (the so-called &#8220;suppression list&#8221;).<\/p><p>When we no longer require the information, we will securely destroy it, using specialist companies where necessary.<\/p><p><strong>WHAT EKPEDEFTIKI PROTOVOULIA WILL NOT DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p><p>We will never sell or share your information with other organisations for them to use for their own purposes.<\/p><p><strong>YOUR RIGHTS<\/strong><\/p><p>Individuals have various rights under the GDPR to access and be informed about the personal data concerning them that is held by Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia and, in certain circumstances, to request its deletion or rectification, to have it transferred to third parties, or to request that Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia cease processing it, subject to certain exceptions and limitations.<\/p><p>Any individual who wishes to access or rectify their personal data, have it transferred to another person or organisation, or raise any other objection concerning the way in which their personal data is used, should submit their request in writing to the Legal Representative.<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will make every effort to respond to any such written requests as soon as possible and, in any event, within the statutory time limits (which are one month in the case of requests for access to information).<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will be in a better position to respond promptly to smaller, targeted requests for information. If a request for information is manifestly excessive or similar to previous requests, Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may ask you to reconsider the request or may require the payment of a proportionate fee (but only where permitted by the GDPR).<\/p><p>For more information about your rights, please refer to the EU GDPR portal.<\/p><p><strong>REQUESTS THAT CANNOT BE FULFILLED<\/strong><\/p><p>You should be aware that the right of access is limited to your own personal data, while certain data is excluded from the right of access. This includes information that identifies other individuals or information that is subject to legal privilege (for example, legal advice provided to or requested by Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia, or documents prepared in connection with legal proceedings).<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia is also not required to disclose examination scripts, provide examination marks or marks from other assessments before their normal publication, or disclose any confidential reference issued by Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia itself for the purposes of the education, training or employment of any individual.<\/p><p>You may be aware of the &#8220;right to be forgotten&#8221;. However, we may sometimes have compelling grounds to refuse specific requests to amend, delete or cease processing your personal data, for example due to a legal requirement or where this falls within a legitimate interest identified in this Privacy Statement. All such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p><p><strong>CONSENT<\/strong><\/p><p>Where Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia relies on consent as a basis for processing personal data, any individual may withdraw their consent at any time. Examples of situations in which we rely on consent include certain types of use of images and certain types of marketing activities.<\/p><p>Please note, however, that Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may not rely on consent but may have another lawful basis for processing the relevant personal data, even without your consent.<\/p><p>That basis will normally have been identified in this Privacy Statement or may arise under some form of contract or agreement with the individual (e.g. an employment contract or because the individual has requested the purchase of goods or services or membership registration).<\/p><p><strong>DATA ACCURACY AND SECURITY<\/strong><\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will make every effort to ensure that all personal data held concerning an individual is as up to date and accurate as possible. Individuals should inform the Legal Representative of Operations (info@montessorigreece.gr) of any significant changes to key information held about them, such as their contact details.<\/p><p>Every individual has the right to request the deletion or correction of any outdated, irrelevant or inaccurate information concerning them (subject to certain exceptions and limitations under the GDPR). Please refer above for details concerning the reasons why Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia may need to process your data, as well as whom you may contact if you disagree.<\/p><p>Ekpedeftiki Protovoulia will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of individuals&#8217; personal data, including policies concerning the use of technology and devices, as well as access to systems. 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