Effective Date: 26 June 2025

At PARAGON-eduTech, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

PARAGON-eduTech is a civil non-profit company based in Afissos, Greece, working in the fields of education, research, and innovation. Our activities include participation in national and EU-funded projects.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data through our website:

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, and message content

  • Newsletter Signup: Email address and communication preferences

  • Website Analytics (if used): IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form

  • To send updates and newsletters from PARAGON-eduTech and related projects (if you have subscribed)

  • To analyse and improve the usability and performance of our website (if analytics are enabled)

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data via the contact form or newsletter signup

  • Legitimate Interest: When analysing website traffic or protecting the site from spam or misuse

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@paragon-edutech.eu or by unsubscribing from our newsletters.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely on protected servers and apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
 Form data is accessed only by authorised team members and used solely for the purposes for which it was provided.

6. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data is processed internally by PARAGON-eduTech and is never sold or rented. It may only be shared:

  • With trusted service providers supporting our website or newsletter platform, under data processing agreements

  • If required by law, in response to a legal obligation or official request

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data:

  • As long as needed to respond to your inquiry

  • Until you unsubscribe from our newsletter or request deletion

We periodically review and securely delete inactive or outdated data.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@paragon-edutech.eu.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect usage statistics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 A full Cookie Policy may be added if analytics or tracking tools are implemented.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
 📧 info@paragon-edutech.eu