This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
Data Controller
The Data Controller is SIDERIS V. KAI SIA L.P., operating the website CHURCHWARES.com, headquartered at:
Panteli Nikolaidi 23
Ag. Ioannis Rentis
PC 182 33
Athens, Greece
Tax Identification Number (AFM) : 803075619
GEMI No.: 188799108000
Contact telephone: +30 694 718 8238
Contact telephone: +302104821475
Email: info@churchwares.com
What Data We Collect
Full name
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Order and billing information
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Website usage data (cookies and analytics tools)
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
Performance of a contract (order processing and delivery) Compliance with legal obligations (tax and accounting requirements) Consent (marketing communications and non-essential cookies) Legitimate interests (website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement)
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Provide customer support
- Communicate regarding your purchases
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing of Personal Data
Your personal data may be shared only where necessary with:
- Payment service providers
- Shipping and courier companies
- Hosting and IT service providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
All third parties process personal data strictly for the purpose of providing their services and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied, including the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
Data Retention
Orders and invoices: up to 10 years (legal obligation)
Customer inquiries: up to 12 months
Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority
More information: https://www.dpa.gr
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.
Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are used only with your consent.
For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.