This Privacy Policy describes how the website of Dimitris Melekos, Architect Engineer D.U.Th., collects, uses and protects the personal data of visitors and users of the website.

The website is available at:

https://dmelekos.gr

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of personal data is:

Dimitris Melekos – Architect Engineer D.U.Th.
Address: Michael Livanou Lane, P.C. 82100, Greece
Phone: +30 698 086 9271
Email: [melekosdimitris@gmail.com](mailto:melekosdimitris@gmail.com)

2. What data we collect

The website may collect personal data in the following cases:

2.1 Contact form

When you use the contact form, the following information may be collected:

• full name,
• email address,
• phone number, if provided,
• message content,
• any other information you choose to include in your message.

This information is used exclusively to contact you and respond to your request.

2.2 Communication by email or phone

If you contact us directly by email or phone, the information you provide, as well as the content of the communication, may be retained in order to handle your request and maintain professional communication.

2.3 Technical data

When you visit the website, certain technical data may be automatically recorded by the hosting server, such as:

• IP address,
• browser and device type,
• date and time of visit,
• pages visited,
• technical logs related to security and website operation.

This data is used for the secure and proper operation of the website, the resolution of technical issues and protection against malicious activity.

3. Purposes of processing

Personal data is used for the following purposes:

• responding to contact requests,
• providing information regarding architectural studies, restoration projects, redevelopment projects, building permits and technical services,
• managing professional communication,
• ensuring the secure and proper operation of the website,
• protecting the website from malicious use or technical attacks,
• complying with legal obligations, where required.

4. Legal basis for processing

The processing of personal data is based, depending on the case, on one or more of the following legal bases:

• your consent, when you complete and submit the contact form,
• legitimate interest in responding to requests and ensuring the security and operation of the website,
• the performance of pre-contractual or contractual actions, where your request concerns a potential or existing collaboration,
• compliance with legal obligations.

5. Data retention period

Data submitted through the contact form or by email is retained for as long as necessary to respond to and manage your request.

If the communication leads to professional collaboration, certain data may be retained for as long as required by applicable law or for the protection of legitimate rights and interests.

Technical server logs are retained for a limited period for security and technical management purposes.

6. Cookies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used for the proper operation of the website, the retention of basic settings and, where applicable, for statistical or other purposes.

6.1 Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are used for the basic operation of the website and do not require consent. Indicatively, they may relate to:

• secure browsing,
• WordPress functionality,
• language preference storage,
• contact form security.

6.2 Optional cookies

If analytics tools, advertising tools or embedded third-party services that place non-essential cookies are used in the future, they will only be activated after the required consent has been obtained, where applicable.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

In particular, to protect the contact form, the website may use Google reCAPTCHA, which may process technical usage data to identify automated or malicious activity.

7. Third-party services

The website relies on third-party services and technologies for its operation and security, such as:

• website hosting services,
• WordPress and functionality plugins,
• SEO and content management tools,
• email or contact form services, where used.
• Google reCAPTCHA, to protect the contact form from automated or malicious use.

Third-party providers may access only the data necessary to provide the relevant services and are required to process such data in accordance with applicable law.

8. Embedded content from other websites

The website may include links or embedded content from third-party websites, such as maps, social networks or other services.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the respective website directly. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies or monitor your interaction with the embedded content, according to their own privacy policies.

9. Data sharing

Personal data is not sold, rented or shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

It may only be shared where necessary:

• with technical providers that support the operation of the website,
• with partners or professional advisors, where required in order to serve a request or collaboration,
• with public authorities, where there is a legal obligation.

10. Data security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data from loss, unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure.

Although every reasonable effort is made to protect data, no transmission or storage of data on the internet can be considered completely secure.

11. Your rights

Under applicable personal data protection legislation, you have the right to:

• access your personal data,
• rectify inaccurate or incomplete data,
• request deletion of data, where permitted,
• restrict processing,
• object to processing,
• data portability, where applicable,
• withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

[melekosdimitris@gmail.com](mailto:melekosdimitris@gmail.com)

12. Right to lodge a complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.

13. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when required, due to changes in the operation of the website, the services provided or applicable legislation.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on:

14 July 2026