Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Kostas Karakoglou ("I", "me", "my") handles personal data when you visit karakoglou.com (the "Website"), subscribe to my newsletter, or book a call with me.

1. Who is responsible for your data

Kostas Karakoglou is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. You can reach me at[email protected].

2. What data I collect

• Newsletter subscription: your email address, when you enter it in the subscribe form.
• Call bookings: your name, email address, and any details you add, when you book a call through Cal.com.
• Direct messages: anything you send me by email, including your email address and the content of your message.
• Technical data: like most websites, the servers that deliver the Website may log your IP address, browser type, and the pages requested. This is used for security and to keep the site running.

I do not ask for payment details on this Website, and I do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

3. Why I use your data and on what legal basis

• Sending you the newsletter (consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Scheduling and holding calls you request (steps taken at your request before a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• Replying to your messages and running the Website securely(legitimate interests, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Meeting legal and tax obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), where I work with you as a client.

4. Who I share data with

I do not sell your personal data. I use these service providers:

• Self-hosted WordPress / FunnelKit Automations(core.karakoglou.com) to store newsletter subscribers, send emails, and deliver blog content.
• Cal.com to handle call scheduling. Theirprivacy policyapplies to data you enter on their booking page.
• Google Fonts to load the typefaces used on the Website. Your browser requests the fonts from Google's servers, which means your IP address is transmitted to Google.

Some of these providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where that happens, I rely on safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision.

5. Cookies

The Website does not set advertising or analytics cookies. Third-party services you choose to use, such as the Cal.com booking page, may set their own cookies under their own policies.

6. How long I keep your data

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or ask me to delete it.
• Booking and email correspondence: up to 3 years after our last contact.
• Client records and invoices: as long as Greek tax law requires.
• Server logs: a short rolling period, typically no more than 90 days.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

• access the personal data I hold about you;
• have inaccurate data corrected;
• have your data deleted;
• restrict or object to certain processing;
• receive your data in a portable format;
• withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier processing.

To use any of these rights, email[email protected]. Every newsletter also contains an unsubscribe link. If you believe I have handled your data unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (dpa.gr) or your local supervisory authority.

8. Security

I use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS and access controls on the systems that store it. No system is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. External links

The Website links to third-party sites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it last changed.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Write to[email protected].