GDPR

Information helps preserve biodiversity

At WWF Greece, we rely on the generosity and support of individuals like you to carry out our vital work in protecting biodiversity. That’s why we want to be fully transparent about why we need the personal data we request from you and how we use it.

As you browse our website and whenever you interact with us, we collect information. This helps us understand what works and what doesn’t, allowing us to communicate more effectively. The better we understand our supporters and the people we engage with, the more efficiently we can operate.

We take your privacy very seriously and will always take every reasonable step to ensure your information is kept safe.

This privacy policy applies to all personal information we collect or process about you.

“Personal Data” means information or a combination of information that could, under certain circumstances, identify you.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how and why we collect, use, and store your personal data.

You can generally visit the WWF Greece websites without having to provide any personal data. Personal data is only collected if you provide it yourself, for example when registering as a supporter, purchasing products bearing the Organization’s logo, participating in a survey, or entering into an agreement.

The processing of personal data for users of this website is governed by the terms set out below, the provisions of current data protection legislation, and the relevant directives and regulatory acts of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the collection and processing of your personal data, when collected through this website, is the nonprofit organization “World Wide Fund for Nature – WWF Greece”, Contact Phone: +30 210-3314893, Email: [email protected] (hereinafter “WWF Greece”).

2. General Terms for the Protection of Personal Data

The processing of your personal data is confidential, and WWF Greece takes all reasonably necessary technical and other measures to ensure its confidentiality. Only authorized WWF Greece personnel and/or personnel from third-party companies contracted by WWF Greece and acting on its behalf may access your personal data, always under confidentiality obligations outlined in the relevant agreements.

As a visitor to this website, you remain anonymous. Data we store and analyze is used exclusively for statistical purposes, such as improving our website and its content. Stored data includes the name of your internet provider, the website from which you visited WWF Greece, the pages of our website you visited, your IP address, and the date and duration of your visit.

3. What data we collect and process

• Information that may be collected automatically from your computer system, such as IP address, operating system, browser type, and other technical details.

4. Purpose of Processing

The personal data collected through this website is processed for the following purposes:

1. To ensure compliance with the terms of use of this website and its proper operation.

2. For actions related to our mission and presence on the internet, such as:

   • Ensuring our websites work efficiently on all your devices.

   • Notifying you about changes to our terms of use.

   • Satisfying our legitimate interests.

   • Exceptionally, in the following cases:

     • When required by law.

     • When necessary to establish, exercise, or defend our rights and legitimate interests.

     • When vital interests of yourself or another individual must be protected.

The legal basis for processing may vary, but generally includes:

• Fulfillment of contractual obligations,

• Our legitimate interests that do not override your rights,

• Your explicit consent,

• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. tax laws).

5. How Data Is Collected

Your personal data is collected only with your freely given consent. When we collect data, we will clearly explain what data is being collected and why, in a clear, transparent, and understandable way.

We may use cookies on our websites to collect information about you, but not for targeted advertising with third-party tools.

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by legal obligations (e.g. tax regulations).

After the relevant period, your data is anonymized and used solely for statistical purposes.

7. Data Recipients

Recipients of your data may include:

a. Entities to whom WWF Greece is obliged or entitled to disclose data based on contracts, legislation, court or regulatory orders—such as public and independent authorities, judicial authorities, and civil servants.

b. WWF Greece administration and relevant departments as required to fulfill the specific processing purposes.

WWF Greece will not disclose, assign, exchange, transfer, or otherwise make available your personal data to third parties without your consent, except as described above and within the framework of mandatory national laws.

8. Data Security

WWF Greece implements optimal technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or unlawful manipulation, loss, destruction, and unauthorized access. These measures are continuously improved in line with technological advancements. WWF Greece stores data on secure systems located in Greece, with access limited to a few authorized individuals who are committed to maintaining data protection.

9. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
Under certain conditions, you have the right to:

• Request access to a copy of your personal data that we collect and process.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data concerning you.

• Request the deletion of your data, if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.

• Object to the processing of your data, if you believe it affects your fundamental rights and freedoms.

• Request the restriction of processing of your data under certain circumstances (e.g. if you contest its accuracy).

• Request the portability of your data to another controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where the processing is based on your consent or a contract.

• Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of the above rights, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

In case you believe that the protection of your personal data is violated in any way, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority:
Website: www.dpa.gr
Phone: +30 210 6475600