Introduction
The visitor of this website, neoigoneis.gr (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), understands and accepts that all pages/services are provided “as is,” and the Website disclaims any responsibility for the limited duration, deletion, poor performance, or inability to store any user data or any content on personal pages/services.
The visitor/user is responsible for accessing the services of the Website, and such access may require the payment of fees to third-party providers (e.g., internet service providers, internet usage fees). The visitor/user is solely responsible for paying any applicable fees. Additionally, the visitor/user is solely responsible for providing the necessary technological equipment to access the Website’s services.
The Website is committed to ensuring the privacy of its visitors. These “Terms of Use – Privacy Policy” explain how personal data of visitors/users will be managed, in accordance with European Directive 95/46/EC, which has been incorporated into Greek law concerning the Protection of Personal Data (Law 2472/1997 and its amendments), and in accordance with the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Upon the first visit to the Website, each visitor is asked to accept the use of Cookies in accordance with these terms of use. By using the Website and accepting the Terms, the visitor/user agrees to the use of Cookies by the Website in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
PROTECTION OF MINORS
Visitors/users of the Website who are minors are not allowed to access services that may be considered inappropriate for minors, and which the Website cannot control. In any section or service that may contain inappropriate material, a warning is provided to visitors/users. However, if minors voluntarily visit pages with inappropriate material that cannot be continuously monitored, the Website assumes no responsibility.
USER CONDUCT – USER COMMENTS
It is mutually understood that all information, data, text, graphics, photos, images, music files, videos, messages, and all content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, remains the sole responsibility of the person or entity from whom the content originates. This means that the user is solely responsible for any content they post, publish, send, transfer, or make available through the Website’s services. The Website cannot, due to its volume, control all content posted by users/members on the Website, and therefore does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, legality, or quality of such content. In no case can the Website be held responsible for any errors or omissions in any content or for any damage or loss that may arise from the use of any content posted, sent, transferred, or otherwise made available by users/members on the Website.
Users/members agree not to use the Website’s services and fully accept responsibility for:
- Posting, publishing, sending, transferring, or using any other method to install content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, offensive, defamatory, vulgar, violent, obscene, racist, or otherwise objectionable; violates the privacy and personal data of others; infringes any intellectual property rights; incites hatred; or constitutes a criminal offense or any other form of unsolicited content promotion.
- Causing harm to minors in any way.
- Impersonating any legal or natural person, or falsely stating or misrepresenting the user’s/member’s affiliation with a person or entity.
- Forging or otherwise manipulating identifiers to mislead the origin of content transmitted through the Website’s services.
- Posting, publishing, sending, transferring, or using any other method to install content that a user does not have the right to make available under any law or confidential relationship.
- Interfering with or disrupting the Website’s services, servers, or networks, or disobeying any requirements, procedures, or regulations of the networks connected to the Website’s services.
- Violating any applicable local, national, European, or international law, or any rule with legal force concerning any of the Website’s services.
- Harassing in any manner the privacy and rights of other users (e.g., by collecting or storing personal data of other users/members).
The user understands and accepts that the Website does not conduct preliminary control of the content but reserves the right (without obligation) to refuse the posting or to remove any content that violates these terms of use. The Website also reserves the right to delete, without notice, any content that violates these terms.
USER ACCOUNT
In some cases, the website may offer services that require visitors/users to register as members by providing requested details. Once the visitor/user completes the registration process, they will receive an email confirmation from the website with their chosen username and password. Members are solely responsible for all activities conducted under their personal password, username, and overall account. Members agree to promptly notify the website administrators of any unauthorized use of their account and any security breaches that may occur. Additionally, members are solely responsible for the careful use of their account and for properly logging out at the end of each session. The website is not responsible for any damage or harm resulting from members’ failure to adhere to this clause.
REGISTRATION
If a visitor/user wishes to register as a member on the website, they agree to: (a) provide truthful, accurate, valid, and complete information regarding the details requested by the website in the relevant access requests for the website’s content/services, and (b) maintain and update their registration details to ensure they remain truthful, accurate, valid, updated, and complete. Upon receipt of the password credentials from the website, the registration process is complete, and the user/member explicitly accepts and acknowledges these terms of use. The visitor/user can update, delete, or transfer their details at any time.
RIGHT TO OBJECT
Visitors/users have the right to object by submitting a request to the website to correct or delete their personal data, or to delete their membership, via an email request through the website’s contact form, in accordance with these terms and the privacy policy.
“Dear Sir/Madam, Please, in accordance with Law 2472/1997 Article 13, correct as follows (…) or delete my personal data held in your records.”
The website must respond in writing within fifteen (15) days.
PERMISSION FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES
Users who utilize the website’s services to post or publish information, data, texts, graphics, photos, images, audio files, videos, messages (hereinafter referred to as “content”) grant permission to the website and any other sites owned or commercially operated by the company to use the space where the content is posted for advertising purposes for the duration that the content forms part of the website’s services. Additionally, users/members who post or publish content consent to the placement or publication of advertisements by the website on the relevant pages/services. The website is not responsible for users’ communication with third-party service providers advertising on the site or for any commercial transactions that may arise from their relationship.
DAMAGES/COMPENSATION
The user understands and agrees that they are solely responsible for compensating the website and its partners for any legal disputes arising between them and third parties due to the content they provide for posting, publication, or other transmission through the website’s services.
DURATION
The user understands and agrees that the website retains the exclusive right to terminate the use of their access codes to services or to discontinue the provision of content to users/members, especially if it believes that they have violated the letter and spirit of these terms of use, as well as the services themselves.
COOKIES
The website and related applications use cookies to recognize visitors/users for the provision of certain services and content on its pages.
A cookie is a file containing an identification code (a sequence of numbers and letters) sent from a server to a browser, where it is stored. Each time the browser requests a page from the server, the identification code is sent back.
Cookies may be either persistent or session-based. Persistent cookies are stored by the browser and remain active until their expiry date or until deleted by the user. Session cookies expire when the session ends, as soon as the browser is closed.
Cookies do not store personal information that can identify the user, but personal data stored by the website related to users/visitors may be linked with the information stored and obtained from cookies.
The website and related applications use only “persistent” cookies, session-based cookies, or both.
Reasons for using cookies include:
A. Recognizing a computer when a user visits the website or related applications
B. Monitoring user navigation on the website or related applications
C. Improving the usability of the website or related applications
D. Analyzing the use of the website or related applications
E. Managing the website or related applications
F. Preventing fraud and improving the security of the website and related applications
G. Personalizing the website or related applications
H. Targeting specific advertising messages to users who might be interested in them
Most browsers allow users to refuse the use and storage of cookies. Disabling all cookies may negatively impact the use of many websites. If cookies are disabled, users may not be able to use all features of the website or related applications.
Users can delete cookies that have already been stored on their computer through a specific and simple procedure offered by their browser. Deleting cookies may negatively impact the use of many websites or related applications.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – TRADEMARKS
Except for explicitly stated exceptions (third-party copyrights, partners, and organizations), all content on the website, including videos, images, graphics, photos, designs, texts, provided services, and generally all files on this website, constitute intellectual property, registered trademarks, distinctive features, and service marks of the site and are protected by Greek law, European law, and international treaties and conventions. Therefore, none of these may be sold, copied, modified, reproduced, republished, or otherwise distributed in whole or in part. Products or services mentioned on the website that bear the trademarks of corresponding organizations, companies, partner entities, associations, or publications are their own intellectual and industrial property, and these entities bear the relevant responsibility. Users understand and agree that they are not granted the right to reproduce, copy, sell, resell, or commercially exploit in any manner the whole or part of the website’s content. If they do so, they agree to be solely responsible for compensating for any damages.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Given the nature and volume of the internet, under any circumstances, including negligence, the website is not liable for any damage suffered by visitors/users of its pages, services, choices, and content which they undertake at their own initiative. The content is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the website denies all express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, those implying merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The website does not guarantee that its pages, services, choices, and content will be provided uninterruptedly, without errors, and that errors will be corrected. It also does not guarantee that it or any related site or servers providing these to users/members do not contain “viruses” or other harmful components. The website does not guarantee the correctness, completeness, or availability of the content, pages, services, choices, or their results. The cost of any necessary repairs or services is the visitor/user’s responsibility and not that of the website or the company managing or commercially exploiting it.
The website is a news/entertainment site, aiming to provide accurate and timely information to its visitors. The information and material posted daily come from the journalistic work of its editors and collaborators.
The website, its Administration, and its editors are not responsible for posts made by affiliated contributors that may be featured from time to time in various sections of the website.
Category: Blogs
The website may host columns (blogs) by prominent bloggers. The responsibility for posts and their content lies solely with the individual bloggers, with the website explicitly disclaiming any liability regarding the content. This also applies to user comments posted on the site.
Links to Other Websites
The website and/or associated applications may contain links to third-party websites or related applications. The website does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, privacy policies, quality, and completeness of services provided by other websites and pages to which it links via links or advertising banners. The website should not be considered as endorsing or accepting the content or services of those websites and pages, nor is it connected with them in any other way.
Personalized Services and Content Pages
Users understand and agree that the website may adopt new terms of use for its services, including the timeframes for maintaining content on the website, emails, messages, comments, or any other content posted or published by the user/member. Users/members acknowledge and agree that the website reserves the right to deactivate accounts at any time and without compensation.
Collection and Use of Data
The website collects personal data: (a) When a visitor/user registers for its services (b) When using its products or services (c) When visiting its pages or entering its promotional/advertising programs (d) When participating in contests
Required personal data collected includes: First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Address, ZIP Code, City, Country, Age.
The website may collect, store, and use the following types of personal data:
(a) Information related to the user’s computer and their visits and activities on the website or associated applications (including IP address, geographic location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, duration of visit, pages viewed, and navigation paths).
(b) Information provided during registration on the website or associated applications (including email address).
(c) Information provided for subscription to the website’s updates and newsletters (including name and email address).
(d) Information provided through the use of services available on the website or associated applications (including time, frequency, and manner of use).
(e) Information related to purchases of products/services (e.g., subscriptions) or other transactions made through the website or associated applications (including name, address, phone number, email address).
(f) Information posted on the website or associated applications for online publication (e.g., comments, including username, profile pictures, and content of posts).
(g) Information contained in or linked to any communication sent to or through the website or associated applications (including content of the communication and metadata).
(h) Any other personal information the user chooses to send to the website.
(i) Details related to other collected information.
Before disclosing third-party personal data on the website, the user must obtain consent from the individual for both disclosure and processing in accordance with this Policy.
Personal data provided through the website or associated applications will be used for the purposes outlined in this Policy or on related pages of the website or associated applications.
The website may use personal data for:
(a) Managing the website and associated applications and activities (b) Customizing the website and associated applications for the user (c) Enabling the use of provided services through the website or associated applications (d) Delivering purchased products (e.g., subscriptions) to the user (e) Sending account statements, invoices, payment reminders, and collecting payments from the user (f) Sending commercial, non-promotional updates (g) Sending notifications specifically requested by the user (h) Sending newsletters via email, if opted in. The user can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time (i) Informing the user about promotional activities related to its business or carefully selected third parties, via mail or email if consented. The user can opt out of promotional updates at any time (j) Providing third parties with statistical information about users without allowing them to identify any individual user (k) Managing inquiries and complaints from users of the website or associated applications (l) Keeping the website and associated applications secure and preventing fraud (m) Verifying compliance with terms and conditions governing the use of the website or associated applications
If a user submits personal data for publication on the website or associated applications, it will be published and used according to the permission granted by the user.
Privacy Settings can be used to limit the publication of user data on the website or associated applications and can be adjusted using privacy settings.
Without explicit consent from the user, the website will not provide personal data to any third party for direct commercial promotion.
The website will only disclose necessary payment information to payment service providers for processing payments, handling refunds, and managing complaints related to payments and refunds.
Correction and/or Deletion of Personal Data
The website allows users to delete, correct, or update their personal data or deactivate their registration at any time by sending an email to the website.
Disclosure and Release of Personal Data
The website commits not to sell, rent, or otherwise publish or disclose personal data of visitors/members to any third party.
The website may disclose personal data to third parties only if:
(a) The user has explicitly consented to the disclosure, which is presumed when the user registers and does not object. (b) Disclosure is necessary for fulfilling user requests or orders. Third parties working with the website may process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide support to the website. (c) Required by law or competent authorities.
The website may disclose personal information to any employee of the company if reasonably necessary for the purposes defined in this Policy.
The website may disclose personal information:
(a) To comply with the law. (b) In connection with existing or potential legal proceedings. (c) To establish, exercise, or defend legal rights. (d) To any person reasonably believed to be seeking the information in a legal or regulatory context.
Except as provided in this Policy, the website will not disclose personal data to third parties.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
The information collected by the website may be stored, processed in, and transferred to any of the countries in which it operates to facilitate the use of this information in accordance with this Policy.
Information collected by the website may be transferred to the following countries, which have different data protection laws compared to those in the European Economic Area. Data transfers are always carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations of the European Union and the applicable framework.
Personal information published on the website by users or submitted for publication on the website or related applications may become available worldwide via the internet. The website cannot prevent the use or misuse of this information by other parties.
RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA
Personal information processed by the website for any reason or purposes will not be retained longer than necessary for that purpose or those purposes.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, the website will retain documents (including electronic documents) containing personal data:
(a) to the extent required by law,
(b) If deemed relevant by the website authorities for any existing or potential legal/judicial proceedings,
(c) To establish, exercise, or protect its legal rights (including providing information to third parties for fraud prevention and credit risk reduction).
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The website takes all organizational and technological precautions to prevent loss, misuse, or alteration of users’ personal information. The website stores all personal information provided by users on secure servers (protected by passwords, firewalls, and encryption).
All electronic financial transactions conducted through the website or related applications will be protected by encryption technology.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password used to access the website or related applications. The password is never requested from users except during login.
USER RIGHTS
Users may request the website to provide any personal information it holds about them. Users may also request at any time that the website not process their data for commercial purposes.
In practice, users will either explicitly consent to the processing of their personal information for commercial purposes in advance or will be given the option to opt out of such processing.
POLLING
The website provides visitors/users with the opportunity to vote on issues related to the website’s subject matter or more general topics, which are posed in the form of questions. Voter responses are recorded, analyzed, and commented on by the website to draw conclusions about the positions of the website’s users regarding the specific issue being voted on. The website retains the exclusive right to collect and exploit these data, and the resulting conclusions are its intellectual property. The website sets specific terms for participation in polls and reserves the right to terminate polling.
CHATS
The website may offer users the opportunity to participate in online discussions (chats) with its journalists in certain cases (e.g., specific articles and scheduled online discussions). Visitors/users of these services must adhere to rules of good behavior and decorum and must not make illegal or unethical statements.
The website should not be considered as endorsing or supporting in any way the personal ideas or opinions expressed by users. The website reserves the right to exclude or remove any visitor/user of these services if it becomes aware of a violation of these terms. The website may record the content of messages sent by visitors/users of these services solely to identify violations of the terms of use, as specifically provided in the Terms of Use and for no other purpose.
ENTERTAINMENT – GAMES
The website may host platforms offering digital entertainment services to its visitors/users. The website assumes no responsibility for the nature of these services and how they operate. By using these services, visitors/users accept the terms of use of the respective digital platforms.
GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER TERMS
The above terms and conditions of use of the website, as well as any modifications to them, are governed by and supplemented by Greek law, EU law, and relevant international treaties, with the competent courts for resolving any disputes being those in Athens. Any provision of the above terms that becomes contrary to the law shall automatically cease to apply, without affecting the validity of the remaining terms.
This constitutes the entire agreement between the site and the visitor/user of its pages and services and binds only these parties. No modification of these terms will be considered part of this agreement unless it is made in writing and incorporated into it. These terms of use prevail over any other terms and apply to all services and applications of the website without the need for additional specific terms. Users of this website and its services are deemed to have unconditionally accepted these terms unless they submit a written objection.
The website may update this Policy from time to time by publishing the new version on the website or related applications. Users should regularly check this page to ensure they agree with any changes to the terms of this Policy. The website may notify users of changes to this Policy (either by email or through the personal messaging service of the website or related applications).
The management and protection of the personal data of the visitor/user of the website services are subject to the terms of this section, as well as the relevant provisions of Greek law (Law 2472/1997 on the protection of individuals and personal data protection, as supplemented by decisions of the President of the Personal Data Protection Committee, P.D. 207/1998 and 79/2000, and Article 8 of Law 2819/2000, as well as Law 2774/1999) and European law (Directives 95/46/EC and 97/66/EC), as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of April 27, 2016 – GDPR).
This site may modify its data protection terms subject to notification of visitors/users and within the current legal framework.
If any visitor/user disagrees with the terms of data protection provided herein, they must not use the website’s services and must refuse to register as a member.
Given the nature and volume of the internet, under any circumstances, including negligence, the site is not liable for any damage incurred by the visitor/user of the site’s pages, services, options, and content that they undertake on their own initiative and with knowledge of these terms.
