{"id":569,"date":"2026-01-16T13:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riseandbloom.gr\/?page_id=569"},"modified":"2026-10-10T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:02:20","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riseandbloom.gr\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rise &amp; Bloom | The Urban Retreat<\/strong><br\/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/riseandbloom.gr\/en\/\">riseandbloom.gr<\/a><br\/>\n<strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 10 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Rise &amp; Bloom, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected through the website <a href=\"https:\/\/riseandbloom.gr\/en\/\">riseandbloom.gr<\/a>, the purposes for which it is used, with whom it may be shared, how long it is retained, and what rights you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR) and applicable Greek legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Who We Are and Who Is Responsible for Processing Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rise &amp; Bloom is a joint professional initiative of two independent sole proprietorships and is not a separate legal entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the joint activities of Rise &amp; Bloom, including the operation of the website, the handling of enquiries and the shared newsletter list, the following act as <strong>joint controllers<\/strong> within the meaning of Article 26 of the GDPR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maria Gianniou<\/strong><br\/>\nSole proprietorship trading as \u201cLead From Within\u201d<br\/>\nAddress: 19 Mitsaion Street, 117 42 Athens, Greece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vasiliki Theologos Charitou (Viki Charitou)<\/strong><br\/>\nSole proprietorship trading as \u201cCareer Coaching Lab\u201d<br\/>\nAddress: 7 Mantineias Street, 152 34 Chalandri, Greece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shared contact point for personal data matters:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@riseandbloom.gr\">info@riseandbloom.gr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two professionals jointly determine the purposes and essential means of processing for Rise &amp; Bloom&#8217;s joint activities. For information about how responsibilities are allocated between them, you may contact the email address above. You may exercise your rights against either of the joint controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. What Personal Data We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how you contact or interact with Rise &amp; Bloom, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Through contact and enquiry forms:<\/strong> your name, email address, telephone number, the contents of your message or enquiry, and any information you choose to share with us.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Through the newsletter subscription form:<\/strong> your email address, optionally your name, the language of the subscription form, and records documenting your consent or subscription confirmation.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>When browsing the website:<\/strong> technical data that may include your IP address, browser information, access times, and information necessary for the operation and security of the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please do not submit sensitive personal data, such as health information, through general contact forms. If processing of this kind is required for a specific activity, separate and appropriate information will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Communication and responding to enquiries.<\/strong> We use the information you provide to respond to requests and manage communications with you. Depending on the circumstances, processing is based on taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) or on our legitimate interest in managing communications (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), subject to the necessary balancing assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Participation in events, workshops and retreats.<\/strong> When you express interest in or request to participate in our activities, we use the necessary information to handle your request, organise your participation and communicate with you about it. The legal basis, as applicable, is the performance of a contract or taking steps prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). Where tax or other legal obligations apply, processing is also based on compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newsletters and promotional communications.<\/strong> With your prior consent, we use your email address to send you updates about news, events, retreats, workshops, content and offers relating exclusively to Rise &amp; Bloom. The legal basis is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security and technical operation.<\/strong> We process strictly necessary technical data to protect the website and ensure its proper operation, where applicable on the basis of our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Newsletter Subscription and Use of Sender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the <strong>Sender<\/strong> platform (sender.net) to manage subscriptions and send newsletters. Subscribing is optional and takes place through a dedicated form with a consent checkbox that is not preselected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>double opt-in<\/strong> email confirmation process is provided for the Rise &amp; Bloom forms. Your subscription is completed when you click the confirmation link in the relevant email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribers are assigned to groups according to the language of the subscription form (Greek or English), so that they can receive communications in the relevant language. The list is managed jointly and is used for updates <strong>about Rise &amp; Bloom only<\/strong>, not for the independent promotional activities of either professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sender provides data processing services for subscriber management and email campaigns. Records of subscription, sending, delivery and, where the relevant features are enabled, interactions with emails may be collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or by contacting <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@riseandbloom.gr\">info@riseandbloom.gr<\/a><\/strong>. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Recipients of Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to personal data is limited to individuals and partners who need it for a specific lawful purpose. We may work with website hosting providers, technical support providers, email service providers and the Sender platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where partners act as data processors, appropriate contractual commitments and safeguards are applied in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell our subscriber list to third parties. Personal data may be disclosed to competent authorities where required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Transfers Outside the European Economic Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Sender&#8217;s published information, subscriber data held on its platform is generally hosted within the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a transfer of data outside the European Economic Area arises in connection with specific services or subprocessors, the applicable requirements and appropriate safeguards under Chapter V of the GDPR will be observed, such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may request further information about any such transfers and the safeguards applied by contacting us at our email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Retention of Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Newsletter:<\/strong> for as long as you remain subscribed. After you unsubscribe, only the minimum data necessary, where applicable, to document consent, manage withdrawal and support legal claims will be retained, subject to the applicable retention periods.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact enquiries:<\/strong> for as long as necessary to address the enquiry and, where justified, to handle related requests or claims.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation and transactions:<\/strong> for as long as necessary to fulfil the relevant obligations and for the periods required by tax or other applicable laws.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical data:<\/strong> for the period necessary for operation, security and incident handling, depending on the type of data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Cookies and Similar Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website may use cookies and similar technologies for technical operation, security and, where enabled, additional functionality or statistical analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strictly necessary cookies are used without prior consent to the extent permitted by law. Prior, informed consent is required for non-essential cookies where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information about cookies, their duration and their providers is available through the website&#8217;s relevant notices and consent settings, where such technologies are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Security of Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, taking into account the nature of the processing and the related risks. These measures may include controlled access, secure account management, software updates and appropriate protection of our infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No online service can guarantee absolute security. Nevertheless, we make reasonable efforts to reduce the risks of unauthorised access to, loss of, or alteration of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Your Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to the conditions of the GDPR, you may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection to processing. Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise your rights, please contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@riseandbloom.gr\">info@riseandbloom.gr<\/a><\/strong>. We respond without undue delay and, as a rule, within one month of receiving your request, subject to the extensions permitted under the GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also lodge a complaint with the <strong>Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpa.gr\">www.dpa.gr<\/a><br\/>\nInformation on lodging a complaint: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpa.gr\/el\/polites\/katagelia_stin_arxi\">Submit a complaint to the Authority<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Links to Third-Party Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website may include links to third-party services or websites. Any processing of data by those third parties is governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reading those policies before sharing personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy may be amended when our activities, services, data processing practices or legal requirements change. The updated version will be published on the website together with the date of the latest update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data, you can contact <strong>Rise &amp; Bloom | The Urban Retreat<\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@riseandbloom.gr\">info@riseandbloom.gr<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/riseandbloom.gr\/en\/\">riseandbloom.gr<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rise &amp; Bloom | The Urban Retreat Website: riseandbloom.gr Last updated: 10 October 2026 1. 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