Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of your personal data is:

Melanie Karabouta
Pediatric Cardiologist & Pediatrician
Email: mkaraboutas@googlemail.com
Phone: +30 698 653 9149

2. What Data We Collect

This website is purely informational. We do not collect personal data through forms or registrations.

When you visit the site, the hosting server may automatically record technical data (server logs), including:

  • IP address (anonymised)
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Browser type and operating system

These data are retained for 7 days for security purposes and are deleted automatically. They are not used to identify individuals.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of technical data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure operation of the website). Processing via Google Maps is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

4. Google Maps — Third-Party Processor

This website embeds a map using Google Maps (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). When the map loads, Google may process:

  • Your IP address
  • Information about your browser
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Google acts as an independent data controller. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

We use only technically necessary cookies for the operation of the website. We store your cookie consent choice in your browser's local storage (cookies_accepted). We do not use analytics or advertising cookies.

Google Maps may place third-party cookies, which are subject to Google's own cookie policy.

6. Recipients of Data

Your data is not transferred to third parties, except for:

  • The hosting provider for the technical operation of the website
  • Google LLC in connection with the Google Maps service (only if the map is loaded)

7. International Data Transfers

Google LLC is based in the United States. Data transfers are made on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Article 46 GDPR. Further information: Google Privacy Framework.

8. Your Rights (Articles 15–21 GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access (Art. 15): Right to be informed about data held about you
  • Rectification (Art. 16): Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure (Art. 17): Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction (Art. 18): Right to restrict processing
  • Portability (Art. 20): Right to receive data in a structured format
  • Objection (Art. 21): Right to object to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3)): Right to withdraw consent at any time without retroactive effect

To exercise your rights, please contact us at mkaraboutas@googlemail.com.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA):

Kifissias 1–3, 115 23 Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 6475 600
www.dpa.gr

10. Contact

For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, please contact us:

mkaraboutas@googlemail.com