1. Data Controller
We are Data Ethos Ltd, a limited liability company registered in England and Wales, with company number 16006721 and registered office 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX,
United Kingdom. We provide consultancy services to companies relevant to the compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
We are the ‘Data Controller’ of your personal data. This means we are responsible for collecting, using, and storing your data. As required by law, we are obligated to provide you with the information contained in this statement.
2. What are Cookies
Cookies are small files that are downloaded and stored on the data storage device you use (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) while browsing the internet. Their purpose is to collect information and retrieve previously stored data for future use.
Cookies can be installed either directly by the websites you visit or by third parties associated with those websites. These files allow websites to monitor your activity both on their own pages and across related websites. The information collected may include:
• The location from which you access the site.
• The time of access.
• The device you are using (e.g., desktop or mobile).
• The operating system and browser you are using.
• The pages you visit most frequently.
• The number of clicks and data related to your browsing habits.
Although cookies are not essential for accessing the website, disabling them may limit the use of certain services or affect the website's functionality, as some features or processes may not be fully operational.
3. Data Protection
Under certain circumstances, the storage of cookies on your computer or device’s data storage and retrieval systems may involve the processing of personal data. The legal basis for processing such data is the consent you provide after being informed about how your data will be used.
Please note that this Cookie Policy is complemented by the website’s Privacy Policy.
4.Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on this website to collect data from your device. This data is necessary for the operation of the website, but we also use it to enhance your experience, understand how you interact with the site, provide social media features, personalize content, deliver service-related notifications, and display advertisements.
Cookies serve various purposes, such as enabling seamless navigation between pages, remembering your preferences, and improving your overall browsing experience. They also help ensure that the ads you see online are more relevant to you and your interests. We additionally may use similar technologies like pixel tags and JavaScript to perform these functions.
When you visit our website, we activate these technologies to deliver an online service tailored to the device you are using, as well as to prevent and detect fraud, ensuring your safety. Whether you access our website via mobile, tablet, or computer, we collect information about your usage, including the type of device or browser you use (e.g., device type, operating system, screen resolution, etc.), how you interact with the site, and the IP address from which your device connects.
Please note that certain activities on our online services may not be initiated or completed unless these cookies or similar technologies are enabled.
5. Reasons for Using Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Ensure your security and privacy.
• Store your login details.
• Temporarily save information you input into our calculators, tools, visualizations, and demos.
• Deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests, enhancing targeting and navigation across our websites and partner sites.
• Improve our understanding of how you navigate our websites, allowing us to identify areas for improvement.
• Assess the effectiveness of our advertisements and promotional campaigns.
• Support these activities using both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and those of our partners (third-party cookies).
6. Types of Cookies
The types of cookies used on this website fall into one of four categories – strictly necessary, performance, functionality, and targeting/profile cookies.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
The data collected in this category is essential for providing our services to you. Thesecookies are necessary for the operation of the website, for verifying your identity, and for ensuring security and privacy while using the website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features. This category is always enabled, as without these cookies, we cannot provide the services you have requested. Although it is possible to disable cookies through your browser settings, doing so may affect the functionality of the website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies, which may be first-party or third-party, are used to inform us about how thewebsite is being used, such as which areas you visit most frequently and if any error messages appear. This data helps us improve the website's functionality and ensures that the products and services we offer meet your needs as well as those of other users. These cookies are not used for targeted advertising. Without these cookies, we cannot assess the website’s performance or make improvements. The information collected through these cookies does not allow for the unique identification of a user.
Functionality and Profile Cookies
The data collected in this category allows the website to remember choices you make. This provides a more personalized experience for customizable features of the site. They may also be used to deliver services you have requested, such as video playback. This data may also be used to ensure that our communications are relevant to you. This category does not track your activity across other websites.
Targeted Cookies
The data collected in this category is used to make our messages more relevant to you. This data is shared with other systems or third parties, such as advertisers and social media platforms we may use to display personalized ads and messages. If you do not consent to this category, you may still receive general ads, but these will be less relevant to you.
Cookies in emails
In addition to the cookies used on our website, we may also use cookies and similar technologies in certain emails and notifications. These help us understand whether you have opened the email and how you interacted with it. If you have enabled images, cookies may be placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device. These cookies will also be activated if you click on any link within the email.
7.Consent for the Use of Cookies
Except for technical or strictly necessary cookies, for which your consent is not required, we only install cookies on your device with your prior consent.
When you visit our website, only strictly necessary cookies are installed. A banner is also displayed on the website, through which you can manage your cookie preferences. If you choose to accept all types of cookies, as described above, we can offer you a more personalised and relevant experience both on our website and across the wider internet.
If you do not accept any cookies, only strictly necessary cookies that are required for the website's operation will be activated. However, if you choose to block all cookies, your ability to fully enjoy the interactive features of our website, platforms, and services may be limited.
8. Can You Withdraw Your Consent?
You have the option to withdraw your consent and delete any cookies that have been installed at any time. To do so, you can follow the content and privacy settings of your browser.
Reset the cookies you have accepted at any time through the cookie settings panel. To access the cookie settings panel, click the “Cookies” icon, which is always enabled on your page.
If you initially gave your consent for one or more categories, we may continue to use the data collected at that time when you previously gave your consent. If you change your settings to deactivate any of the non-essential categories, we will reset our systems as soon as possible to stop using these categories to collect additional data.
9. Updates to the Cookies Policy
Our Cookies Policy may be updated depending on the cookies we use. If new types of cookies are added, for which updated consent is required, we will inform you and record your consent.
However, we recommend that you review this Policy each time you visit our website or application. This way, you will be fully informed about how and why we use cookies, as well as any changes in the types of data we collect.
10.Contact Information
We may make changes to this statement. If you have any questions regarding our Cookies Policy, you can contact us by sending an email to info@data-ethos.gr with the subject "Cookies Policy."
11.If You Are Not Satisfied with the Way Your Personal Data
Is Handled
If you believe that your request has not been adequately addressed or that your personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (Athens, Kifisias Avenue 1-3, Postcode 115 23 | Tel: +30 210 6475600).
Further instructions on how to submit a complaint can be found on the Authority’s website, https://www.dpa.gr.