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CHRISTOS MINOS

Privacy Policy

  1. Contact Details
    The controller responsible for data protection is
    Christos Lamprou
    Kaiserstraße 106
    41460 Mönchengladbach
    info@christosminos.com

  2. General Information
    We appreciate your interest in our services. Protecting your personal data when using our website is important to us. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
    This privacy notice applies to data processing on our website at www.christosminos.com as well as all associated services (e.g. appointment booking, contact form, social media links, etc.).

  3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
    The controller processes personal data in connection with the operation of this website. Only as much data as necessary is processed and your data is always handled confidentially.
    When accessing the website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of the website’s hosting provider. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following data is collected automatically:
    • IP address of the requesting device – anonymized by deleting the last digits
    • Date and time of access
    • Name and URL of the accessed file
    • Website from which access occurs (referrer URL)
    • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your device, as well as the name of your access provider
    The website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

  4. Purposes of Processing and Legal Basis
    The data is processed solely for the following purposes:
    • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
    • Ensuring convenient use of the website
    • Evaluating system security and stability
    • Administrative purposes
    The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.
    Data voluntarily provided by you when contacting us via email (e.g. name and email address) is processed only to the extent necessary for correspondence or for fulfilling legal retention obligations. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
    Data is only shared with third parties when necessary to fulfill the contract – e.g. with:
    • Shipping providers (e.g. DHL, Hermes)
    • Payment providers (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, your bank)
    No further data is shared unless you expressly consent or we are legally required to do so.
    Personal data is only stored as long as necessary for contract fulfillment or legal retention obligations (e.g. tax documentation).

  5. Types of Data Processed
    Processed Data Categories – Purpose of Processing – Legal Basis
    Contact / Contact Form (e.g. name, email, phone number, subject, message) – Responding to your inquiry, communication – Art. 6(1)(b)/(f) GDPR
    Website usage data (e.g. IP address, date and time of access, browser, referrer) – Website operation, security (e.g. protection against attacks), analytics – Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
    Cookies and similar technologies – Website functionality, analytics, marketing – Art. 6(1)(a)/(f) GDPR
    Payments via external payment providers (Stripe or similar) – Payment processing – Art. 6(1)(b)/possibly (c) GDPR
    Shipping via external shipping providers (DHL/Hermes or similar) – Organizing shipping – Art. 6(1)(b)/possibly (c) GDPR
    Insurance via external insurers (DHL or similar) – Shipment insurance – Art. 6(1)(b)/possibly (c) GDPR
    Newsletter – Sending newsletters – Consent or legitimate interest
    Integration of social media (e.g. Instagram) – Linking or embedding content/buttons – Consent or legitimate interest

  6. Cookies and Tracking
    We use cookies. Some are technically necessary, while others help make the website more user-friendly or personalize content/advertising.
    • Necessary cookies: e.g. navigation, security, login, appointment booking
    • Statistics/analytics cookies: e.g. Google Analytics or alternatives
    • Marketing/social media cookies: e.g. integration of Instagram or similar services
    You may withdraw your consent for nonessential cookies at any time. Details are available via our cookie banner or in this privacy notice.

  7. Transfer to Third Parties
    We do not transfer your personal data to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.
    We transfer your data only if:
    • You have given explicit consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
    • The transfer is necessary under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
    • There is a legal obligation under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
    • It is legally permissible and necessary for executing the contract with you under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
    Transfers to third countries (e.g. the USA) occur only on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses under Art. 46 GDPR.

  8. Storage and Deletion
    We store personal data only for as long as legally permitted or required for the respective purpose, or as you wish or have consented.
    Once the purpose no longer applies or statutory retention periods expire, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

  9. Your Rights
    You have the right to access your stored personal data and to request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, as well as a right to data portability.
    If processing is based on your consent, you may revoke that consent at any time via a simple email. Processing that occurred prior to the revocation remains lawful.
    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Access to Information of North Rhine-Westphalia.

  10. Security
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. These include:
    • SSL/TLS encryption
    • Protected server environments
    • Access restrictions in internal systems
    • Regular security audits

  11. External Services / Tools
    The following external services are used:
    • IONOS (website hosting)
    • Stripe Payments (payment provider)
    • UPS, DHL, Hermes, etc. (shipping providers)
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Google Fonts (uniform display)
    • Google Analytics (analytics)
    • MailerLite Limited (newsletter)
    • LiteSpeed Cache (website optimization)
    • WooCommerce (sales process)
    • The Plus Addons (design)
    Each external service has its own privacy policy. Where personal data is transferred, data processing agreements may be in place.

  12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
    We reserve the right to update this privacy notice to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our services, technology, or data processing. The latest version is available on our website.

    Status: 14 November 2025