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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is Stavroula Vasiliadis, Psychologist – Psychotherapist.

For any questions or concerns regarding your personal data, you may contact me using the details provided above.
 

2. Personal Data I Collect

Contact Form. When you send me a message through the contact form, I collect your first name, last name, email address, subject, and the content of your message.

Other Means of Communication. If you contact me by telephone or email, I process the information you provide, such as your telephone number, email address, and the content of your communication.
Technical Data and Cookies. This website operates on the Wix platform, which collects technical data necessary for the operation and security of the website, such as your IP address, device and browser type, and the pages you visit. Further information is provided in Section 8.

Please refrain from including sensitive personal information (such as details about your health or personal history) in the contact form. The form is intended solely for arranging an initial consultation. Matters relating to the therapeutic process are discussed during therapy sessions.
 

3. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

Responding to Your Enquiries and Arranging an Initial Consultation or Appointment. Processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and on taking steps at your request prior to entering into a professional relationship (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Technical Operation and Website Security. Processing is based on my legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Non-Essential Cookies. The processing of data through cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website is based on your consent.

I do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, nor do I sell or transfer your data to third parties for commercial purposes.
 

4. Data Processed in the Context of Psychotherapy

The processing of personal data relating to the therapeutic process (such as personal history and session notes) does not take place through this website.

Such data is subject to professional confidentiality, the ethical code governing psychologists, and applicable legislation. You will be informed separately about the processing of these data at the beginning of therapy.

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5. Recipients of Personal Data

Your personal data is accessible only to me and to service providers whose involvement is necessary for the operation of the website and communication services:

  • Wix.com: Website hosting and contact form management. The provider may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), subject to the safeguards required under the GDPR.

  • Email Provider (Gmail/Google): Used to receive and manage your email communications.

  • Zoom: Used exclusively for online therapy sessions, once a therapeutic relationship has been agreed upon.

6. Data Retention

Messages submitted through the contact form are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and arrange a potential therapeutic relationship.

If no therapeutic relationship is established, your messages will be deleted within 12 months.

Personal data relating to the therapeutic relationship is retained in accordance with the legal and professional requirements applicable to psychologists, as explained to you at the beginning of therapy.
 

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Request the correction of inaccurate personal data.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Request the restriction of processing.

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Request the portability of your personal data.

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

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at stavroulavasiliadis@gmail.com. I will respond to your request within one month.

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) at www.dpa.gr.
 

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies.

Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website are activated without requiring your consent.

For any non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies), your consent is requested through the cookie consent banner.

You may modify or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the relevant cookie settings button on the website or through your browser settings.

No website analytics are currently used.
 

9. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including password-protected accounts and restricted access to personal information.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For this reason, I kindly ask that you do not send sensitive personal information through the contact form or by email.
 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended from time to time. The date of the most recent update is indicated at the beginning of this page.

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