PRIVACY & PERSONAL DATA
PROTECTION POLICY

This Privacy & Data Protection Policy sets out, how the company “GEORGIOS KARASAVOGLOU L.P.”, with the distinctive title “SQUARE SEED”, based in Preveza, at 10th Vyzantiou Street, 48100 (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") uses and processes your personal data, when using this website and when interacting with the Company, for the beer products “AISA BREWING THE FUTURE” and for what purpose. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal data.

Our main priority is the protection of your personal data, which we process, in full compliance with applicable Personal Data Protection legislation. We have taken all necessary measures to protect them from unauthorized access, loss or destruction. Those who have access to your data are bound by confidentiality rules.

  • In this Policy, you will find all relevant information, regarding the use of our users' personal data, regardless of the channel or means (online or in person) you use to interact with us.

  • We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our policy and in accordance with the law. We may retain it for a longer period, if required, for legal or other reasons. We delete or anonymize your data as soon as possible.

  • We maintain transparency about how we use your personal data, so that you can understand the implications of our data usage and your rights in relation to your data:

(a) We ensure that all the information included in this Policy is always available to you, so you can review it, whenever you deem necessary, and additionally

(b) You will find further information on each specific processing of your data throughout your engagement with us.


01.   General Information and Data Controller

The company "GEORGIOS KARASAVOGLOU L.P.", with the distinctive title “SQUARE SEED”, based in Preveza, at 10th Vyzantiou Street, 48100, Tax Identification Number 802252551, as legally represented (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), is the Data Controller responsible, for the collection, storage, and overall processing of users’ personal data of this website, as collected and stored through this site and the associated social media pages linked to the website.


02.    What Personal Data Do We Collect, How, and for What Purpose?

A fundamental principle of our Company is that you should not share or disclose sensitive personal data with us (such as social security numbers, information regarding ethnic origin, political opinions or other beliefs, health information) in any way.

We will use your information for the following lawful processing purposes (under Article 6 GDPR), where applicable, with your explicit consent which you are free to withdraw at any time (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR), for the execution of a contract or pre-contractual relations with us (Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR) and for the pursuit of our legitimate interest (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

  • You immediately provide us with contact information and other personal data you participate in contests, sweepstakes or other events/campaigns. There you will be asked for your name, email address, phone number and answers to any open contest questions. This information is necessary to process your entry and to be able to contact you about your giveaway. You may also be asked for your physical address or other information needed to send gifts/products by post or other carrier. All information relating to your participation in campaigns, sweepstakes and competitions will be retained by us for the minimum period required after the competition has ended. The information will not be used for other purposes unless you have been explicitly informed and given your consent.

  • At the same time, our Company collects information from its social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter) regarding your participation in contests, for which you have given permission to the provider of the platform to share with us, such as your name, email address, or phone number.

  • You provide us directly with contact details and other personal information when you interact with us through various channels, such as, for example, when you make a phone call, send an email, complete a contact/interest form on our Website, submit a request, create an account on our website, fill out a customer satisfaction survey, or engage in any commercial transaction with us.

  • Some of your personal data may be generated automatically while you visit our website, such as, for example, your device's IP address, the browser you are using, etc. Our electronic services may use cookies or other similar technologies to collect such data.

  • The collection of other information may depend on the privacy settings you have set with the social media provider, so please review the relevant service's privacy statement or policy.

Accordingly, we collect personal data that you provide to us directly, personal data generated during your visit to our website, and personal data obtained from our commercial partners. We do not collect, nor do we have any intention to collect, personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or any other sensitive data, as defined by applicable data protection legislation.

  • The website may also include links to third-party websites operated by entities unaffiliated with us. These sites may offer advertisements, content, games, newsletters, or other applications developed and maintained by these third-party organizations. The services provided by these linked sites are beyond the scope of this Privacy Policy, and the Company assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices of such unaffiliated entities. Therefore, we recommend that you review the applicable Privacy Policy of any third-party site you visit or interact with after leaving our website.

  • Should you visit our website and have any questions or comments, you may submit them through the contact form provided on our site. You will be asked to provide your name, email address, and details pertaining to your inquiry. This information will be used solely for the purpose of addressing your query. We will document your requests, questions/comments, and our responses, along with any other actions taken to manage your request. All information will be retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry or complaint or to comply with legal, investigative, or regulatory requirements.

  • In certain instances, we combine information related to your online activities (such as clicks and views), your settings on our website, your customer service requests, and your communication history. This data enables us to utilize various channels to manage relationships and market our products and services to you through email, direct mail, social media, telephone, or online advertising. This may include the personalization of website content and offers to align with your preferences. You have the option to opt-out of receiving newsletters, direct mail, social media communications, and telephone calls, and you may object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes (for further details on this process, please refer to the subsequent sections of this policy). We use this personal data as necessary within the scope of our legitimate interests to promote our products and services to our customers and website visitors, attract additional customers, and enhance the sale of our products. We retain personal data as defined according to the relevant purposes for which the data was collected (e.g., when you contact us, visit our website, or participate in prize draws).


 02a.   Maintenance and Optimization of Our Website

Your personal data is also utilized for the maintenance and analysis of our website, with the aim of resolving performance issues and enhancing availability and user experience. We record all usage of our website. The use of your personal data for these purposes is necessary for our legitimate interests, and the information is retained for the minimum required duration. 

02b.   Purposes of Processing Personal Data


  • Support of Information Systems / Improvement of Provided Services: To verify your information.

  • Detection of Server Issues and Ensuring Proper Functioning of Our Website: To resolve any performance problems and maintain website functionality.

  • Collection of Personal Data by the Company: To offer new services through the website or to improve the existing services.

  • Provision of Services and Technical Support: To offer support and services as requested.

  • Use of Anonymized or Non-Identifiable Data: For any purpose or to share such data with third parties, including statistical purposes.

  • Use of Social Networking Services: If you link your social network account with our website, we may share your username, photo, likes, activities, and comments with other users and your friends from that network. The same personal data may also be shared with the social networking service provider.

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: When complying with court orders or requests from public authorities, we process your personal data to respond to these requests, prevent fraud and abuse, or ensure public safety and the legal interests of the company.

  • Improvement of Product and Service Evaluation: To enhance the assessment of our products and services.

  • Updates on Products and Services: To keep you informed about our products and services.

  • Marketing and Communication Activities: With your consent, to conduct marketing and communication activities.

  • Legal Protection of the Company: To ensure compliance with the terms of use of our website and to protect our legal rights.

03.   Cookies

A substantial portion of the information outlined in this Privacy Policy is collected through the use of cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files, that contain a limited amount of data and are downloaded to and stored on your device, such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet. These cookies and similar technologies are sometimes necessary to store your account settings, language preferences, and country selection. They also enable us to measure and analyze your activity on our website and to present personalized advertisements either on our website or on third-party websites.

Where applicable, we will seek your consent for the use of cookies. For more detailed information about the cookies we use and how we use them, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.


04.   Rights of Access, Correction, Deletion, Restriction of Processing, and Data Portability


  • You have the right to request access to the personal data we process about you, whether processed by us or on our behalf. You may request that we correct, complete, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or processed in violation of any legal provisions. Should you choose to delete your personal data, please be aware that we may retain some of it to the extent necessary to prevent fraud and abuse and/or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements imposed by applicable law or public authorities.

  • You have the right to request the rectification, deletion, or restriction of the processing of your personal data, as applicable. To exercise these rights, you may submit a request to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of our Company.

  • Please be aware that requests which do not meet the requirements set forth by applicable legislation may be subject to revision or rejection. Additionally, certain personal data may be exempt from such access, correction, and deletion requests in accordance with the relevant data protection laws and other applicable statutes and regulations.

  • You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. In certain cases, upon your request, we will transfer your data to another data controller, provided that this is technically feasible.

  • You have the right whenever you want to request the deletion of your personal data from our contact lists without any cost in case you do not want to keep you informed for promotional purposes and technical support.


05.   Right to object

  • In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we cease the processing of your personal data. However, should there be overriding legitimate grounds for processing, we may continue to process your personal data.

  • In any case, you have the right to object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling. Should you exercise this right, we will honor your request.

If you have given consent for us to use your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This withdrawal will not affect the legality of any processing carried out by us before the withdrawal of your consent.

  • Users also have the right to lodge complaints with the Data Protection Authority regarding the exercise of their rights (www.dpa.gr). According to the Authority's website, complainants must first submit their complaint to the data controller or the data protection officer.

If you exercise any of these rights, we will take all necessary measures to respond to your request within one month, or up to an additional 2 months if required due to the complexity of the request or the number of requests received. We will notify you in writing regarding the fulfillment of your request or, if applicable, the reasons that prevent us from fulfilling the request. Please note that the exercise of these rights is subject to certain conditions and limitations as prescribed by law. For example, we may not be able to respond to a request if we do not receive the identification details necessary to protect your data and confirm that you are making the request, or if we need to retain information that we are obligated to keep to comply with a legal obligation or to pursue our legitimate interests.

Requests related to the exercise of your rights should be submitted to the email address dpo@squareseed.gr.

If we do not respond to your request, you may contact the Data Protection Authority regarding the exercise of your rights at 1-3 Kifisias Avenue, 11523 Athens, Greece, Tel: 2106475600.


06.    Data Retention

User personal data is retained solely for the period necessary to fulfill the specific purpose for which it was collected, in full compliance with applicable laws. Once the purpose of processing your personal data has been fulfilled, the data will be deleted. The specific retention periods for each relevant processing purpose are outlined above.


07.   Disclosure and Recipients of Personal Data

We may be required to disclose your personal data to third parties in order to assist us in delivering services and products to you and in managing our website. Such third parties include:

  • Affiliated Companies: For the purpose of storing personal data processed through our website, utilizing shared information systems.

  • Service Providers: When necessary, for the provision of services to us, including data analysis, advertising agencies (both primary and third-party), or service providers who assist us in organizing promotional activities.

We mandate that our service providers implement appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of personal data.

  • These third parties may be located within the European Union, other countries within the European Economic Area, or globally. When personal data is stored outside the EEA, we ensure that an adequate level of protection for the transferred data is maintained. Should it be necessary to transfer your personal data to a third country, i.e., a country outside the EEA or to an international organization, you will be informed prior to such transfer.

  • Additionally, we may disclose personal data to law enforcement authorities to comply with legal obligations or court orders.


08.   Protection of Children's Personal Data

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. To verify your age and grant access to our website, we may inquire about your age. We kindly ask that you do not provide any personal information if you are under 18 years old.


09.   Applicable Law

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the Greek courts.


10.   Amendments to the Policy

This Privacy Policy has been developed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Any modifications to this Policy will be posted on the official website of the Company and will include a revision date.

We recommend that you periodically review this Policy to remain informed of any changes.

For any inquiries regarding your personal data, please contact us at: dpo@squareseed.gr.


Last Updated: July 2024.
VYZANTIOU 10, 48100, PREVEZA, GREECE
Τ: +30 26820 22231
info@squareseed.gr
 

   

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