Athens SEO – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Athens SEO (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who purchase tickets to and attend Athens SEO 2025 (the “Event”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal information in connection with the Event.

By purchasing a ticket to and/or attending the Event, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you register for Athens SEO, we collect:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Professional information (job title, company name)
• Billing information (for ticket purchases)
• Dietary preferences or restrictions (if provided)
• Special accommodation and trip planning requirements (if provided)
• Marketing preferences

2.2 Information Collected Through More.com

When you purchase tickets through More.com (our ticketing provider), they collect payment information and other data according to their privacy policy. We receive your registration information from More.com but do not have access to your complete payment details.

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and settings
• Website usage data
• Cookies and similar technologies

2.4 Information Collected at the Event

During the Event, we may collect:

• Photographs and video recordings
• Attendance information for specific sessions
• Feedback through surveys

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Event Management

• Processing your registration and payment
• Providing Event information and updates
• Creating attendee badges
• Managing Event logistics
• Addressing special requests or accommodations

3.2 Communications

• Sending essential information about the Event
• Responding to your inquiries
• Requesting feedback after the Event

3.3 Marketing and Promotional Activities

• Promoting future Athens SEO events (if you have consented)
• Creating promotional materials featuring Event highlights
• Sharing information about related services and opportunities (with your consent)

3.4 Improvement and Analysis

• Analyzing attendance and engagement patterns
• Improving future events
• Understanding attendee preferences and needs

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• The performance of our contract with you (ticket purchase agreement)
• Our legitimate interests in organizing and improving the Event
• Your consent, where applicable
• Compliance with legal obligations under Greek and EU law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers who help us organize and run the Event, including:

• More.com (ticketing platform)
• Event venue management
• Email communication services
• Survey and feedback tools
• Photography and videography services

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. After this period, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

As a data subject in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal information, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our systems 100%.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Event and our website are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and, where appropriate, by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]

This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 26, 2025.