Cookie Policy
About this Cookie Policy
At Sporty’s International School (“Sporty’s”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data when you use our websites, while also prioritizing the best possible browsing experience for every user. For this purpose, we use cookies in full compliance with the applicable legislative framework for data processing in electronic communications and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 regarding the management of cookies and related technologies.
This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) provides information about the meaning of cookies, the categories, how Sporty’s uses them, and how you can manage them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by the browser on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. The information stored on your device may include details about the websites you visit, the date and time of your visit, the type of browser, a random and unique user identification number, and more.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and effectively. This is achieved because websites can store and read useful information to provide the user with the best possible browsing experience. Additionally, cookies allow us to monitor website performance and traffic, improving its presentation and content according to our visitors’ preferences.
Which cookies do we use?
Our websites use cookies to manage login sessions, ensure session integrity, configure the content displayed to users, and compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that help us understand how the audience interacts with our website. Below is a more detailed overview of the categories of cookies we use and their purposes:
- Necessary cookies: Essential for the proper functioning of the website, these cookies allow you to browse and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, we cannot ensure effective website operation, and therefore they are mandatory by default. These cookies do not identify you personally.
- Preference cookies: Allow a website to remember information that changes the website’s behavior or appearance, such as your preferred language or region. These cookies are stored for the duration of your browsing session.
- Statistics cookies: Help website owners understand how visitors interact with the pages by collecting and reporting information anonymously to improve the website. These cookies may be set by us or third parties on our behalf.
- Advertising cookies: Aim to provide content more relevant to you and your interests. They collect your preferences to show you relevant ads or listings outside our websites. These cookies may be set by us or third parties on our behalf.
How to manage cookies
When you visit any of our websites for the first time, a banner appears at the bottom of the screen informing you that our website uses cookies. The banner provides a link for more information. If the user chooses to ignore the notice and continues using the website without accepting cookies, the website will not be able to record any preference, and on the next visit, the cookie consent will be requested again. If accepted, the banner will not appear on subsequent visits, without affecting your ability to delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Except for technically necessary cookies, which are mandatory, the other categories require your consent before use. These categories are not pre-selected, and you can freely choose which categories you want at any level of cookie analysis.
You can also change your browser settings to delete cookies already stored during your use of our website and refuse new cookies. For more information, visit the help pages of your device’s browser.
Links to websites provided by others
If you are redirected from our website to another website that does not belong to or relate to Sporty’s, this Cookie Policy no longer applies, and the respective policies of the new website will apply. We recommend reading those policies, as we are not responsible for how cookies are handled on the new website not related to Sporty’s.
What are your rights?
You have the rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct or delete your data
- Data portability
- Restrict the processing of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw your consent for the use of some or all cookies and, consequently, for the processing of your data.
To exercise these rights, you may submit your request to the Secretariat of Sporty’s at the address listed on the homepage of our website or via email at sportysinternationalschool@gmail.com. If you believe your personal data processing violates applicable data protection law, you may also file a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (postal address: Kifisias 1-3, 115 23, Athens; tel.: +30 210 6475600; email: contact@dpa.gr).
Learn more about who we are, how to contact us, how we process your personal data, and how to exercise your rights in our Privacy Statement.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
Our policies and procedures are continuously reviewed. We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any such changes will be posted on this page.
Last updated: 27/06/2025
Data Controller Details
The School is the Data Controller.
To exercise your rights, you can contact the Data Protection Officer at: sportysinternationalschool@gmail.com
TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy specifically covers the terms of collection and processing of personal data of visitors/users (hereinafter: the Users) of our School’s website. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect the information gathered through the website.
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) and Law 4624/2019.
Use of the School’s official website implies acceptance of this Privacy Policy regarding the protection of personal data. Visitors/users are expected to read this Policy carefully before using the services and content of the website.
The Privacy Policy may be amended to reflect changes in legislation or the operational needs of the School. Any changes will be published on this page. We recommend that visitors regularly review the content of the Privacy Policy.
TERMS OF USE
By accessing and browsing the School’s website, the visitor/user acknowledges acceptance of this Privacy Policy and the related Terms of Use, which apply to all content and services provided through the website. If the visitor/user does not agree with these terms, they are advised to refrain from using the website and its services.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA THROUGH THE WEBSITE
In the course of operating this website, the School may collect and process personal data of visitors/users. “Personal data” refers to information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person, such as, for example: full name, email address, telephone number, as well as electronic identifiers (e.g., IP address).
Data collection via the website may occur:
- Through communication with the School: When visitors/users contact us via the contact form or email, they provide information such as their name, phone number, email address, and any additional details they voluntarily include in their request.
- Through automated technologies (cookies): While browsing the website, certain data is collected automatically via technologies such as cookies. This data may include IP address, operating system, browser type and version, referring website, and information regarding user activity on the website.
Users can choose to reject cookies, in whole or in part, through their browser settings. More information is provided in the School’s dedicated Cookie Policy.
WEBSITE VISIT ANALYTICS
The School may also collect certain information about website usage by visitors, solely for statistical analysis and functional improvement. Collected data is used to:
- Determine the number of visitors
- Understand how users locate and use our website
- Identify the most visited sections of the website
The collection and analysis of this data respect visitor anonymity and do not allow direct identification of users.
USAGE PERMISSION
The content of the School’s website (informational texts, photos, announcements, educational material) is provided exclusively for personal information of students, parents, and visitors.
Reproduction, storage, republication, or distribution of content is not permitted without prior written authorization from the School, except for purely educational purposes with explicit source reference.
Specifically, any use of photographic or audiovisual material depicting students or staff is prohibited without prior permission from the School and legal guardians, where applicable.
RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA
Personal data submitted by website visitors/users is retained only as long as necessary to satisfy the submitted request or communication, after which it is securely deleted. Data collected via cookies is retained for the duration prescribed by law.
USER RESPONSIBILITY
Use of the School’s website must be solely for lawful purposes and in a way that does not prevent access or use by other visitors.
Visitors/users must respect applicable laws and regulations as well as these Terms of Use.
Any illegal or abusive use of the website is prohibited. Visitors/users are responsible for any damage resulting from improper use of the website.
WEBSITE ACCURACY – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The School makes every effort to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, it cannot guarantee that content will be error-free or uninterrupted, nor that technical issues will be promptly resolved.
The School is not liable for any damages incurred by visitors/users from accessing or using the website on their own initiative. Users should take basic protective measures (e.g., use of updated antivirus software) before downloading any material from the website.
MODIFICATION OF TERMS OF USE
The School reserves the right to unilaterally modify or revise this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use whenever deemed necessary, without prior notice.
The current version will be published on the School’s website to ensure visitors/users can be informed in a timely manner.
Any changes will comply with applicable data protection legislation (GDPR and the regulatory framework of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority).
Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes unconditional acceptance of the modifications.
RIGHTS RELATED TO PERSONAL DATA
As Data Subjects, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users of our website have the following rights, among others:
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent when processing is based on it
The School is the Data Controller.
To exercise your rights, you can contact the Data Protection Officer at: sportysinternationalschool@gmail.com
If you believe your rights are violated, you also have the right to contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr) and submit a complaint.