1. Introduction

Welcome to KYKLOS PAROS! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning that data while interacting with our website, services, and content.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you subscribe, contact us, or make a query, we may collect your name, email address, and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
• Usage Data: We automatically gather non-identifying information such as IP addresses, browser type, device details, pages viewed, and referral sources to help us improve user experience and site functionality.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience—for example, remembering preferences, analytics, and optimizing site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To deliver and maintain our site, personalize your experience, and improve functionality and content.
• To respond to inquiries or communication you initiate.
• To monitor site traffic and performance (via analytics tools).
• To send occasional updates or news if you’ve opted in (with an easy unsubscribe option).

4. Third-Party Services

KYKLOS PAROS uses certain third-party services to improve the website and communicate with our readers.

We use Google Analytics, a popular web analytics tool provided by Google LLC — a company whose business model relies heavily on collecting and monetizing user data. While we only use Google Analytics to understand general trends in how visitors use our website, it’s important to note that Google may combine the data it collects here with information from its other services (such as Search, YouTube, or Gmail) to build detailed profiles of online activity. Google Analytics uses cookies to track interactions, and the information generated (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored on Google’s servers in the United States. Google uses this data to analyze website use and provide aggregated reports, but it may also use it for its own purposes.
You can read how Google uses data from partner sites here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

For our mailing lists, we use MailerLite, a third-party email marketing service, and Microsoft Forms, a M365 tool to create forms and collect answers or requests. If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and subscription preferences are stored securely on MailerLite’s servers and are used exclusively to send you newsletters and updates from KYKLOS PAROS. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in each email. If you choose to become a member or contact us, your email address and contact details are stored securely on Microsoft M365 servers and are used exclusively to manage your membership and requests by KYKLOS PAROS.

5. Information Security

We employ reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system can guarantee absolute security—please use discretion in the information you share with us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data.
• Restricting or objecting to processing.
• Withdrawing consent where applicable.
  To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children. If a parent or guardian becomes aware of such data being collected, please reach out immediately, and we will take action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site after modifications implies acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, feel free to contact us via the Contact section on our site.