Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Epithimia ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our platform. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws in Cyprus and the European Union (GDPR).

2. What Information We Collect

• Email address, username, and password during registration
• Profile data and photos submitted for publication
• Messages sent through the platform
• IP address, browser data, and cookies for analytics and security

3. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account
• To publish and verify your advertisement profile
• To communicate with you (e.g., emails, support)
• To monitor, improve, and secure our platform
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on your consent (e.g., registration), contractual necessity (e.g., providing the service), and legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics).

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., email delivery, cloud hosting)
• Authorities if required by law
• Other users, only if you post public content (e.g., profile ads)

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the platform, for performance monitoring, and for security. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

7. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the EU. We use encryption, access control, and other safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

8. Your Rights

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct or delete your data
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner

9. Retention Period

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed above, or as required by law. Deleted accounts are anonymized or removed from our system.

10. Contact

For questions or data-related requests, please contact us at:
support@epithimia.com