1. Who we are
Aegean Journal is an independent informational publication about Rhodes, Lindos, and Aegean culture. For privacy inquiries, contact: [email protected].
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through our website, including browsing data, cookie preferences stored locally on your device, and any information you voluntarily enter into decorative forms (such as a newsletter field). We do not operate a booking or payment platform.
3. Data we may process
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP (city/region level).
- Preference data: cookie consent status stored in your browser’s local storage.
- Voluntary inputs: email addresses typed into on-site forms. Decorative newsletter fields on this site do not transmit data to a server unless a future backend is added; if that changes, we will update this policy.
4. Purposes and legal bases (GDPR)
We process personal data only where a lawful basis applies under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR):
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): operating and securing the website, understanding aggregate readership, preventing abuse.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): non-essential cookies or optional communications, where used.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): responding to lawful requests by authorities where required.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use a cookie notice and may store a simple preference key (for example, aj_cookie_ok) in local storage so we do not show the notice again. Essential storage for site function does not require consent under ePrivacy guidance for strictly necessary tools; any analytics or marketing cookies, if introduced later, will only run after consent.
You can clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time.
6. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited technical data with infrastructure providers (hosting, CDN, DNS) acting as processors under appropriate agreements. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the publication and its readers.
7. International transfers
If processors are located outside the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision, where applicable.
8. Retention
Server logs are typically retained for a limited period necessary for security and diagnostics (generally up to 12 months unless a longer period is required for an investigation). Local preference data remains until you clear it. Voluntary contact records, if any, are kept only as long as needed to respond and for legitimate archival of correspondence.
9. Your rights
If you are in the EEA/UK (or another jurisdiction with similar rights), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase data in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Children
Our content is intended for a general adult readership. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to a small editorial website. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure; please use caution when sharing personal information online.
12. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or editorial changes. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy where permitted by law.
13. Contact
Aegean Journal · [email protected] · Domain: lindos-imperial-resort.icu