PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 2026
Hellenic Global Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect information when you visit our website, www.hellenicglobalmedia.com, or interact with our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Hellenic Global Media (HGM) is an independent media, journalism, cultural, educational, and creative platform engaged in media production, publishing, interviews, cultural projects, online broadcasting, events, and international collaborations.
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Email: info@hellenicglobalmedia.com
Website: www.hellenicglobalmedia.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Organization or company name
- Job title
- Country of residence
- Information submitted through contact forms
Communication Information
When you contact us, we may collect:
- Email correspondence
- Messages sent through website forms
- Media inquiries
- Interview requests
- Partnership requests
Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Website usage statistics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries
- Providing information about our services
- Managing media and journalism activities
- Processing partnership and collaboration requests
- Organizing events and media projects
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Maintaining website security
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interests
- Legal compliance
- Protection of vital interests
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website operation
- Analytics and statistics
- Security purposes
- User preferences
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to assist with:
- Website hosting
- Analytics
- Email communication
- Security monitoring
- Social media integration
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services and are expected to maintain appropriate security measures.
7. International Data Transfers
Because Hellenic Global Media operates internationally, personal information may be processed or accessed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where applicable, we take reasonable measures to ensure adequate protection of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Protect our legal rights
When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be submitted to:
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
12. Media Content, Interviews, and Public Contributions
Hellenic Global Media may publish:
- Interviews
- Articles
- Press releases
- Event coverage
- Photographs
- Audio and video recordings
Individuals participating in interviews, public events, or media productions may consent to the publication of their name, image, voice, professional information, and related content for editorial, journalistic, educational, cultural, archival, and promotional purposes.
13. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Information
Hellenic Global Media
Email: info@hellenicglobalmedia.com
Website: www.hellenicglobalmedia.com