Privacy policy

ithacatourist.com

Effective date: May 19, 2025
Privacy policy ithacatourist.com

Welcome to ithacatourist.com, your digital guide to Ithaca. We deeply respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable laws.

We invite you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. About us

ithacatourist.com is a tourism platform that promotes Ithaca, its cultural heritage, local businesses, and attractions.

Data Controller: Ioanna Triliva
ithacatourist.com
📧 Email: [ithacatourist.com]
📞 Phone: [+30 6944936614]

2. What Data We Collect

a. Data you provide voluntarily:

  • Name and email address through contact forms, email communication, or newsletter subscription.

  • Business name

  • Business logo

  • Contact details of the business and/or its representative (phone number, email, social media accounts, address)

  • Description of services offered by the business for listing purposes

  • Photographic material of the business and its products

  • Additional material for promotional purposes (e.g. product catalogs, etc.)

  • Comments, reviews, or user-generated content

  • Listing information for partner businesses (e.g. links to partner websites)

b. Data collected automatically:

  • IP address, device and browser type, language settings

  • Pages visited, duration of stay, and browsing behavior

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies Policy)

3. Why We Collect Your Data
  • Your data is used to:

    • Provide and improve the services of ithacatourist.com.

    • Respond to your requests or inquiries.

    • Send you informational emails or news about Ithaca (only with your consent).

    • Analyze and enhance your browsing experience on the website.

    • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

  • Consent (e.g., for cookies or newsletter subscription)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., for traffic analytics)

  • Contractual obligation (e.g., providing information for listings)

  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with regulations)

5. Data Security and Storage.

ithacatourist.com implements technical and organizational security measures to protect your data. The data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) and is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

6. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict the processing of your data.

  • Object to specific uses of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at (ithacatourist.com).

7. Who We Share Data With

ithacatourist.com does not sell or rent your personal data. It may share your data with:

  • Hosting providers and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)

  • Partner businesses, only at your request (e.g., via a contact form)

  • Competent authorities, when required by law

All partners comply with the GDPR.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ithacatourist.com uses cookies to provide personalized content, enhance user experience, and analyze traffic.
For more information, please refer to our detailed Cookies Policy.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website includes links to external websites, primarily those of local businesses. ithacatourist.com is not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of those websites.

10. Updates to the Privacy Policy

ithacatourist.com reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. The most recent version will always be available on our website with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through an appropriate notice.

11. Contact us

For any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 10–12 Emmanouil Chrysolora Street, Athens, 114 73, Greece