We wish to assure you that at www.qlc.gr — a website owned by the company PANAS P KLAOUDATOS A GP, operating under the trade name “QLC – Quality Cycle,” VAT No 999396487, headquartered at NEO Patron Athinon 57, Postal Code 26442, Patras, Greece — the protection of personal data is of paramount importance.

For this reason, we take the appropriate measures to safeguard the personal data we process and to ensure that data processing is always carried out in compliance with our legal obligations, both by our company and by any third party processing personal data on our behalf.

Please read the following information (hereinafter, the “Statement”) carefully to learn how we collect, store, use, transfer, and protect the personal data we receive from you:

General

QLC collects and retains exclusively the personal data that you provide by entering the requested personal information in the relevant fields or by responding to certain actions we carry out. Submission is voluntary and covers the minimal data needed for the site to function properly.

Within our obligation to safeguard and protect information, QLC is committed to preserving and using in an appropriate manner any personal information (“personal data”) collected via this website. Specifically, as part of the newsletter registration process, we collect and process the following personal data: first name, last name, the name of the company you work for, and your email address.

QLC collects only the personal data you provide voluntarily, so that we can best serve you. If we ever require additional optional information, you will be notified at the time of collection.

A. Collection and Purpose of Use of Personal Data

We receive personal data only if you choose to provide them voluntarily — for instance, if you register for our newsletter.

In particular, to send you our newsletter, we must be able to contact you. Therefore, it is essential that when you register, you provide true personal data as requested.

By registering for services offered through our website, you also consent to the storage and use of your personal data in accordance with this Statement. We are permitted by law (Article 6(1b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679) to process your personal data in order to provide personalized services. Your personal data will not be used for any purpose other than those described herein unless we obtain your prior consent or unless required or permitted by law.

Our purpose in collecting, using, and processing your personal data is to provide you with the services requested via our website, for which processing or use of your data may be necessary (e.g., sending you a newsletter to your email).

B. Access to Personal Data and Your Rights

The personal data you disclose to QLC through our website during your registration are collected, utilized, and processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and other personal data protection legislation.

You have the following rights in detail:

1. Right to be informed about your personal data: Upon your request, we will provide you with information regarding the personal data we hold about you.
2. Right to rectification of your personal data: If you inform us of any inaccuracies, we will correct any incorrect personal data about you.
3. Right to erasure of your personal data: Upon request, we will erase the personal data we hold about you. However, some data may only be erased after a specified retention period — for instance, because we are legally obliged in certain cases to retain data or because the data are necessary for fulfilling our contractual obligations to you.
4. Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, effective going forward. Processing of your data up to the point of withdrawal remains lawful.
5. Right to object to the processing of your data: You may object to the future processing of your personal data at any time. If you do object, we will cease processing your data, provided there are no legitimate grounds for further processing. Data processing for advertising purposes is not a legitimate ground.

C. Transfer of Personal Data

QLC does not share or transfer personal data to third parties unless required by legitimate professional and business needs, in order to respond to your requests, or if required or permitted by law. In any event, only authorized persons with a need-to-know basis gain access to your personal data, to ensure the successful completion of the collection, use, and processing purposes described in this Statement.

In some instances, QLC may share your personal data with various partner companies or service providers to meet your requests, or with individuals or legal entities assigned to carry out processing, only after informing you in advance and obtaining your prior consent. Individuals with access to your data are bound by confidentiality obligations regarding that data.

QLC may transfer certain personal data beyond its geographic borders to other partner companies or may store personal data in a jurisdiction different from where you reside. By providing personal data over the internet, visitors consent to this transfer or the storage of their personal data abroad.

QLC may store your personal data in cloud environments. This means that the data may be processed by a cloud service provider on behalf of QLC, and your personal data may be stored in multiple locations worldwide. QLC utilizes organizational and contractual measures to protect personal data and enforces similar (and under no circumstances less restrictive) requirements with our cloud providers, including those stipulating exclusive processing of your personal data for the purposes stated in this Statement.

D. Security of Personal Data

QLC applies specific technical and organizational security procedures to protect personal data and information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Our partners who support our website operations likewise comply with these provisions.

QLC uses every reasonable effort to retain personal data only for the period necessary for the purpose it was collected or until it is requested to be erased (if that occurs sooner), unless continued retention is required under the applicable law.

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone, or any other device, containing information about how you browse this site. Cookies are necessary as they simplify navigation and make it more user-friendly, without causing harm to your computer. While the general term “cookies” is used here for the primary method of storing information, the “local storage” feature of your browser is used for similar purposes. Thus, all information in this section applies equally to “local storage.”

Why does this site use Cookies?

Cookies are crucial for how our site functions. Their main purpose is to enhance your browsing experience. For instance, cookies help us remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) both during your current visit and for future visits. The data collected by cookies also allows us, among other things, to improve our site by evaluating usage patterns, adapt our content to user interests, speed up searches, and so on. On occasion, and with your prior consent, we may use cookies, tags, or similar systems to gather information enabling us to display—on our site, third-party sites, or via other media—advertisements based on analyzing your browsing habits.

For which purposes are Cookies NOT used on this site?

We do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your address or passwords in the cookies we use.

How can I avoid Cookies on this site?

If you prefer to avoid using cookies here, given the constraints described above, you must first disable cookies in your browser and then delete any cookies stored in your browser linked to this website. You can opt out of using cookies at any time.

How do I disable and delete Cookie usage?

To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this site, at any time, you can modify your browser settings as indicated above. Although the configuration of each browser is different, managing cookies is typically done via the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu. For more details on configuring cookies in your particular browser, refer to its “Help” menu.

Are personal data safe?

The site www.qlc.gr implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure secure processing of personal data and prevent accidental loss or destruction, as well as unauthorized or unlawful access, use, modification, or disclosure. However, the very nature of the internet—and the fact that it is open to everyone—prevents any guarantee that unauthorized third parties will never circumvent these measures and possibly access and use personal data for unauthorized or unlawful purposes.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. The company is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of sites not under the domain www.qlc.gr. Consequently, we recommend you carefully review the privacy statements of those external sites.