Πολιτική Απορρήτου
1. Data Controller (Who We Are)
Med Gospel House
Διεύθυνση: Λεωφ. 1ης Απριλίου 30, 6035 Λάρνακα, Κύπρος
Email: info@medgospelhouse.com
Τηλέφωνο: +357 97890927 (ENG) | +357 96484455 (GR)
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through our website, including when you:
- browse pages and content,
- submit a contact form,
- subscribe to our newsletter (Mailchimp),
- interact with embedded content (if any),
- accept or reject cookies and analytics.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
3.1 Data You Provide
- Contact form: name, email address, phone number (if provided), and message content.
- Newsletter subscription: email address, and optionally name and preferences (if requested).
- Direct communications: information you share with us by email or phone.
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, timestamps, and log data.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns.
- Cookie data: identifiers and settings stored by cookies (see Cookie Policy).
4. Why We Use Your Data (Purposes)
- To respond to your messages and requests.
- To send newsletters and updates when you have subscribed.
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To measure and understand website traffic (Google Analytics, only with consent where required).
- To protect our website (security, fraud prevention, and abuse monitoring).
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): newsletter subscription; non-essential cookies/analytics (where required).
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): website security, basic performance improvements, and service integrity.
- Contract steps / request (Art. 6(1)(b)): responding to inquiries you submit.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): where we must keep certain records.
6. Newsletter (Mailchimp)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your information to send you updates and communications related to Med Gospel House. We use Mailchimp as our email marketing service provider.
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
- We do not sell your personal data.
- Your subscription data may be processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their terms and safeguards.
Tip for WordPress forms: ensure the newsletter checkbox is unchecked by default and clearly asks for consent. Double opt-in is strongly recommended for EU compliance.
7. Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we use your information only to respond to you and manage the conversation. We recommend adding a required checkbox on the form confirming you have read this Privacy Policy.
8. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve content and performance. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as device data and usage data.
- Analytics cookies are set only after your consent (where required by law).
- Google may process certain data outside the EU/EEA; transfers are protected using appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
- You may opt out with Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to ensure the website works, to remember preferences, and (with consent where required) to run analytics. Please see our Cookie Policy for details.
10. Who We Share Data With
We may share personal data with trusted service providers only when needed, such as:
- Website hosting and IT providers (to run and secure the website).
- Mailchimp (newsletter distribution).
- Google (analytics services, if enabled by consent).
These providers are required to protect your data and process it according to applicable data protection laws.
11. International Data Transfers
Some providers may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this happens, we use legally recognized safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and additional measures where appropriate.
12. Data Retention
- Contact messages: typically up to 12 months (unless a longer period is necessary for legal or operational reasons).
- Newsletter subscription: until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: according to our Google Analytics retention settings.
- Security logs: as needed for security and troubleshooting.
13. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable
- Restrict or object to processing in certain cases
- Data portability (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@medgospelhouse.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus supervisory authority:
Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (Cyprus)
https://www.dataprotection.gov.cy/
14. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption (HTTPS), access controls, and security monitoring. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.