1. COOKIE POLICY

1.1. What are cookies?

"Cookies" are small text files stored in a user's browser when they visit a website. The information stored may include pages visited, the date and time of the visit, and a unique identification number. Cookies do not contain personal information that would allow anyone to contact the visitor via phone or email, nor do they provide access to documents or files on your computer.

With this use, the website is able to store useful information about the user's browsing on the website, as well as read this information in order to offer the user a unified browsing experience.

In addition, cookies help us see the performance and traffic of our website, improving its presentation and content according to the preferences of our visitors.

1.2. Which cookies do we use on our website?

On our website, we use cookies for:

  • Managing connection periods.
  • The provision of personalized webpages.
  • Tailoring advertising and other content to reflect your specific needs and interests.
  • Compiling anonymous, aggregate statistics that allow us to understand how the public uses our website and help us improve its structure and content.

We cannot verify your personal identity from this information. You can modify your browser settings to reject some or all cookies, except those that are strictly necessary. Please be aware that some features are only available through the use of cookies, and if you choose to reject cookies, these features may not be available. The categories of cookies used on our website are detailed below.

1.2.1. Absolutely necessary Cookies

This category of cookies is used exclusively by us to ensure the proper functioning of our website. They allow you to browse and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, etc. All your preferences and settings (e.g., language and country, login information, browser settings, etc.), which are stored in cookies, are reproduced on our website and cannot identify you personally. Without them, many applications on our website cannot function effectively.

1.2.2. Preference Cookies

This category of cookies allows our website to "remember" the user's choices in order to provide them with improved and personalized features. In addition, they can be used when the user selects certain features of our website, such as sharing content from our website on social media or viewing a video.

1.2.3. Performance & Statistical Analysis Cookies

This category of cookies aims to improve the attractiveness, content, and functionality of our website. For example, we can determine the frequency of visits by collecting information such as the number of people who visit our website and individual pages, as well as the number of those who return to it, the keywords used in the search field, the user's location, i.e. the country, region and, where applicable, the city or municipality from which access is made, etc. In addition, they record the pages you visit, the time you spend on them and the areas you show interest in.

1.2.4. Advertising & Promotion Cookies

This category of cookies is used to provide content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They can be used to send personalized advertising/offers, limit the number of times an advertisement is displayed, or measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. These cookies may be used to remember the websites you have visited in order to determine which online marketing channels are most effective and allow us to reward external websites and partners that referred you to us.

1.3. If you have not adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies, our systems will use cookies each time you visit our website. In the "Cookie Settings" field at the bottom of the page, in the special white bar for cookies, you can manage your preferences to allow or deny the storage of cookies by category. Please note that if you disable certain categories of cookies, you may not be able to use certain parts or features of the website.

The terms of this Policy may be amended from time to time. We will announce any significant changes to the Policy through appropriate notices either on this website or through other available means of communication.

Questions, comments, and requests regarding this Policy are always welcome and should be sent to findacook.gr+privacy@gmail.com or made through the personal data request form (click here).

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2. TERMS OF USE

2.1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms govern the use (including mere visit) of the website findacook.gr and its content (hereinafter referred to as the "site"), which is managed by "FIND A COOK ΙΚΕ", based in Alimos, Attica, Stef. Sarafi No. 7, (hereinafter referred to as "Find a Cook", "we", "us", "our").

The content of the site (hereinafter referred to as "Content") may be subject to more specific terms (hereinafter referred to as "Special Terms"), which you accept each time you use or access the relevant Content. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and any Special Terms, the Special Terms shall prevail. Each time you visit the website and its Content, you accept these Terms of Use and any Special Terms that apply to the Content.

The Content of the site does not in any way constitute or can be considered as a means of providing advice or creating any business or commercial relationship between Find a Cook and users.

Use of the site is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Content we provide through the site without notice to users. We may also decide to discontinue access to some parts or all of the site from time to time.

We are under no obligation to make the site permanently available and we accept no responsibility if, for any reason, the site becomes partially or totally unavailable at any time and for any period of time.

2.2. Use of site

You acknowledge and agree that you use the site at your own risk.

You acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring that you have the appropriate conditions to access the site. Furthermore, you are responsible for ensuring that other persons who access the site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and comply with them.

If you use a username, password, or any other security measure, you must ensure the confidentiality of this information and not disclose it to third parties. If, in our opinion, we find non-compliance with any of the Terms of Use, we have the right to deviate from or cancel, at any time and to anyone, username or password, whether you have chosen it yourself or it has been sent to you by us.

You acknowledge that while using the site, you are required to refrain from actions that may damage the image, interests, or rights, or that may damage, affect, or overload the site, or that may in any way prevent the proper functioning and smooth use of the site by other users.

We implement reasonable security measures that are appropriate for detecting viruses. However, you should be aware that existing security measures on the Internet are not completely reliable and, therefore, we cannot guarantee the absence of viruses or other elements that may cause damage to your computer (in your software or hardware) or to your data and files.

2.3. Site content site

We have no obligation to check the accuracy of the Content of the site and therefore cannot provide any guarantees as to the usefulness, accuracy, completeness or relevance of the Content and/or the updating of the Content. Any liability for errors or omissions in the Content and the site is expressly excluded, with the sole exception of cases of fraud or deliberate misrepresentation on our part or cases of death or personal injury caused by our negligence.

It is expressly stated that the Content of the site does not in any way constitute the provision of human resources or staffing services or any other type of service. Find a Cook bears no responsibility for decisions made by users based on the Content.

2.4. Intellectual Property

The content of the site either belongs to us or we have permission to use it. Everything that appears on the site (e.g. images, photos, graphics, text, etc.) is protected worldwide by copyright, design, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You must respect the intellectual property rights displayed on the site and its content, whether they belong to us or to third parties. It is expressly prohibited to download or attempt to download Content in any way or by any means other than the methods and options provided to users through the site.

Under no circumstances shall these Terms of Use or your use of the site be construed as granting you any intellectual property rights in the site or the Content, except for any rights granted under Special Terms. Therefore, any reproduction, modification, distribution, or publication of part or all of the Content is prohibited, reuse or transmission in any way of the site and the Content, unless expressly provided for in the Terms of Use or any Special Terms, or unless permitted by applicable law or you have obtained the relevant permission from the rights holder.

2.5. Display of third-party webpages

The site may contain links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with Find a Cook. The appearance or reference to such links does not imply that Find a Cook accepts or approves of these websites. We do not control and assume no responsibility for the content of such third-party websites. By using the links, you visit third-party websites at your own risk.

Any use of a link to refer from third-party websites to the Find a Cook website requires prior written permission from Find a Cook.

2.6. Modification of Terms of Use

These Terms may be amended from time to time, and your use of the site is subject to the Terms as they exist on the date you use the site each time.

Please check the Terms of Use regularly to stay informed of their content.

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3. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY & CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

3.1. What personal data we collect

We collect your personal data in relation to your visits to our site, including, but not limited to, traffic data, location data, content of your responses to surveys and communication forms, as well as other communication data and sources you use. location, content of your responses to surveys and contact forms, as well as other communication data and sources you use. We collect your data in order to make your visit to our site easier in the future, as we will be able to recommend content that interests you based on the location from which you access our site.

We collect the data you provide each time you use the contact forms (for example, "Apply") and specifically, your first name, last name, email address, and phone number. You are not required by law or contractual obligation to provide us with your data via the contact form. However, please note that the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory, as this information is necessary for us to respond to your request. The rest of the details and information you provide us with via the contact form are entirely at your discretion. If you contact us, we will keep a record of our correspondence.

We use your data for direct marketing purposes, provided that you have consented to the use of your data. You can withdraw your consent at any time in the future.

When you use our website services, we also store cookies, as explained in more detail in our Cookies Policy.

3.2. How we collect, process, and use your personal data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with the best possible content and services according to your preferences and interests.
  • Our direct communication with you and our response to any questions and requests you may have.
  • To provide you with further services that may be related to your preferences and interests.
  • The creation and distribution of the site's content, as well as its continuous improvement in line with your preferences and interests.
  • The effective promotion of the site's content.
  • To provide you with the ability to use the interactive features of our site.
  • The development and improvement of the site and systems in order to better serve you.

The applicable Personal Data Protection Act allows us to use your personal data, as described above, for the following reasons:

  • This is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, as set out above, where the interests of the data subjects do not override our legitimate interests.
  • In some cases, this is necessary for us to comply with our obligations under the law or the applicable regulatory framework, such as disclosures to government or supervisory authorities.
  • In some cases, this is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest and, where we use special categories of data, this is necessary for the exercise or defense of legal claims, or in cases where the processing of data concerns data that is manifestly in the public domain.

We do not carry out automated individual decision-making based solely on automated processes, including profiling, with legal effects for you or in any case in a way that significantly affects you.

We retain your data for as long as necessary to comply with our obligations under applicable law or the applicable regulatory framework. The length of time we retain your data depends on the purpose for which we process it and the tools used for processing. It is not possible to specify the various data retention periods separately in this Policy. In accordance with the criteria we use to determine the relevant data retention period, we retain data for as long as:

  • This is necessary for the respective purpose.
  • This is necessary for the purposes of our business relationship.
  • You have given us your consent to retain them, and/or it is required by applicable law on record retention.

 

3.3. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties

In order to process your data effectively and provide you with the best possible service, we will disclose your data to third parties. However, your data will only be transferred within the framework described below:

  • To partners and agents: From time to time, we work with other legal entities and individuals, whom we entrust with managing certain functions on our behalf. Some examples include hosting and/or maintenance services for the site, or the provision of services related to certain functions of the site, the provision of marketing services, or the provision of financial information in response to your request. These recipients have access strictly and only to the data necessary to perform the tasks they have undertaken and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose. Recipients are subject to a confidentiality obligation.
  • To public authorities if, in our sole discretion, we have a legal obligation to do so.

 

3.4. Internet Protocol Address (IP) & cookies

We collect data about your computer, including, where possible, your IP address, your computer's operating system and the type of browser you use, for system administration purposes. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and does not identify any individual.

For the same purposes, we collect information relating to the general use of the internet by our users, using cookies stored on your computer. Cookies help us improve our site and provide you with better and more personalized services. For more information on the use of cookies on our site, please see our Cookies Policy.

If you share your computer with other users, we advise you not to activate the "Save my details" option when this option is provided by the site.

3.5. Where your data is stored and how it is processed.

Your data is transferred to suppliers, partners, and agents. When we use third-party suppliers, partners, or agents, your personal data remains under our control, and we implement control procedures to ensure that your data is adequately protected.

We make every effort to ensure that the processing of your personal data is secure and in accordance with this Policy.

Your data may be transferred to or processed in one or more countries, within or outside the European Union. We transfer your data outside the EU to countries that the European Commission considers to provide an adequate level of protection.

3.6. Confidentiality & Security

We make every effort to protect your data. However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted through our site or through third parties. Any transmission of data concerning you is at your own risk. When transferring your data to third parties, we apply strict procedures and security measures to prevent any unauthorised access, correction, deletion or transfer of your data.

3.7. Your rights under data protection law

By law, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access and obtain copies of your personal data. You have the right to ask us to confirm whether we are processing your personal data. In such cases, you may access some of your data (via the application) and certain information about how your data is processed. In some cases, you can ask us to send you an electronic copy of your data. In limited cases, you can exercise your right to data portability.
  • Right to correct your personal data. If you are able to prove that the data we hold about you is incorrect, you can request that this data be updated or corrected. We invite you to use the application and, where possible, update your personal data directly.
  • Right to be forgotten/erasure of data. In certain circumstances, you have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your data and/or to delete it. You may submit a request at any time, and the company will assess whether your request can be accepted; however, this right is subject to other legal rights or obligations we may have regarding data retention. In situations where, according to the law, we deem that your request to delete your data should be accepted, the company will proceed with the deletion without delay. Please note that once your data has been deleted, the company will no longer be able to serve you. If you wish to re-register, you will need to re-enter your data.
  • Right to restrict or object to the processing of your data. In certain cases, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information or to object to its processing for reasons relating to your personal situation.

To exercise your rights, please click here.

If you wish to contact the Data Controller, please send your message to findacook.gr+privacy@gmail.com

To the extent that data processing is based on your consent, you may revoke this consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of such data until the moment you inform us of the withdrawal.

Finally, you have the right to appeal to the competent Personal Data Protection Authority in the country where you live, work, or in the country where you have identified a problem with your data.

3.8. Amendment to the Personal Data Protection Policy

The terms of this Policy may be amended from time to time. We will announce any significant changes to the Policy through appropriate notices either on this site or through other available means of communication.

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4. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the site, nor do we guarantee that the site is free of errors or does not infringe the rights of third parties. Furthermore, we do not guarantee that the functions of the site, the Content, or the servers through which the site is served are free of viruses or other harmful elements. You use the site at your own risk. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any loss arising from or related to the use of the site or the Content.

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5. JURISDICTION OF COURTS & APPLICABLE LAW

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with Greek law.

For any dispute related to access or use of the site in general, the courts of Athens shall have exclusive jurisdiction.