Last Revised: May 2026
The Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus respects the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect the personal data of users on the website https://des-unipi.gr in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and Greek Law 4624/2019.
Data Controller: University of Piraeus – Department of International and European Studies, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou St, 18534, Piraeus, Greece.
Data Protection Contact Details: For any matter regarding your personal data or to exercise your legal rights, you can contact us directly via Email at: des-secr@unipi.gr (Attn: Data Protection Officer).
A. Data provided by you (Direct Collection)
Contact Form: When you contact us, we collect your full name, email address, and your message.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest of the Department to serve and respond to user requests.
Application / Interest Forms: When submitting applications for academic programs, we collect academic and personal information (e.g., CV, degrees, identification details).
Legal Basis: Performance of a task carried out in the public interest (provision of higher education) and taking steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
Newsletter Subscription Form: If you choose to receive updates regarding the Department’s activities, we collect your email address.
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent.
B. Data collected automatically (Indirect Collection) During your navigation, technical data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited) are collected through cookies and trackers managed via Google Tag Manager (inserted via WPCode Lite). For details, see the Cookies Policy.
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent via the cookie banner.
Your data remains secure within the University and is not sold. It is transferred only to necessary third-party providers (Data Processors):
Website Hosting: Our servers are protected and managed through the Plesk platform.
Traffic Analytics: Via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for website optimization purposes.
Advertising Networks: For the promotion of the Department’s educational programs, we use Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), and LinkedIn Ads. These platforms may store data on servers outside the E.E.A., using the European Commission’s approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as a safeguard.
Contact Forms: Until the final response/resolution of your request.
Academic Applications: In accordance with applicable university legislation regarding the retention of student records.
Newsletter: Until you unsubscribe.
Cookies: Up to 14 months depending on their category.
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction of processing, data portability, as well as the right to object or withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact des-secr@unipi.gr. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr).
