PRIVACY POLICY

  1. Introduction

Welcome to ARCHISEARCH, Greece’s leading online magazine and digital platform dedicated to architecture, design, interiors, landscape architecture, urbanism, hospitality, construction, innovation and the creative industries.

This Privacy Policy explains how ARCHISEARCH (“Archisearch”, “we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, shares and otherwise processes personal data through the website www.archisearch.gr, including its editorial services, newsletters, event registrations, advertising enquiries, project submissions, competitions, professional communications and links to associated services such as jobs.archisearch.gr.

We are committed to processing personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”);
  • Greek Law 4624/2019;
  • Greek Law 3471/2006 regarding electronic communications;
  • the applicable ePrivacy framework; and
  • all other applicable European and Greek data protection legislation.

 

  1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

ARCHISEARCH

[Insert legal entity]

Registered Address: [Insert]

Email: privacy@archisearch.gr

Website: www.archisearch.gr

Where required by applicable law, the contact details of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) or privacy contact person will also be made available.

 

  1. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, readers, subscribers, contributors, architects, designers, students, advertisers, sponsors, event participants, employers, job applicants and other users interacting with ARCHISEARCH through its websites, digital services and communication channels.

 

  1. Personal Data We Collect

The categories of personal data processed depend on the way you interact with our Platform.

When you browse the website, we may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, language preferences, cookie identifiers, session information, referral URLs and browsing activity.

If you subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists, we process your name, email address, subscription preferences, communication history and consent records.

When you contact us, submit a project, participate in an event, enquire about advertising opportunities or communicate with our editorial team, we may process your name, professional title, company, email address, telephone number, portfolio links, social media profiles, project descriptions, architectural drawings, photographs, videos, supplier information, publication credits and any other information you voluntarily provide.

Where you submit content through services such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, Vimeo, YouTube or similar platforms, we may process links, uploaded files and accompanying metadata necessary to evaluate and publish your submission.

If you access or are redirected to jobs.archisearch.gr, the processing of recruitment-related personal data is governed by the separate Privacy Policy applicable to that platform.

 

  1. Special Categories of Personal Data

ARCHISEARCH does not intentionally request or require special categories of personal data as defined in Article 9 GDPR.

Contributors and users are requested not to include information relating to health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, biometric data, sexual orientation or other sensitive personal information unless strictly necessary and legally justified.

Where such information is voluntarily disclosed, it will only be processed where a valid legal basis exists.

 

  1. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data to operate and administer our editorial platform, publish architectural and design content, evaluate submissions, communicate with contributors, organise conferences, exhibitions and professional events, manage newsletters, provide customer support, respond to enquiries, administer advertising partnerships and sponsorships, improve our services, ensure website security and comply with our legal obligations.

Where appropriate, we also use personal data to analyse website performance, understand readership trends, improve user experience and protect the Platform against fraud, abuse and cyber threats.

 

  1. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, processing is carried out on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR;
  • the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures under Article 6(1)(b);
  • compliance with legal obligations under Article 6(1)(c);
  • the legitimate interests pursued by ARCHISEARCH under Article 6(1)(f), provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

Consent is generally relied upon for newsletters, marketing communications, optional cookies and similar technologies.

Contractual necessity applies where we provide requested services such as publication of projects, event participation or advertising services.

Legitimate interests support, among other things, editorial activities, website security, service improvement, fraud prevention, statistical analysis and the protection of our legal rights.

 

  1. Editorial Submissions

Architectural projects, articles, interviews, competition entries, photographs, renderings, videos and related material submitted to ARCHISEARCH are processed for editorial evaluation, publication, communication with contributors and long-term archiving of published material.

Publication may include project descriptions, names of architects, photographers, collaborators, suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and other professional credits supplied by contributors.

Contributors are responsible for ensuring that they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions before submitting material for publication.

 

  1. Newsletters and Marketing Communications

Where you subscribe to our newsletters or other communications, we process your contact information to send editorial updates, architectural news, event invitations, publications, competitions, promotional campaigns and other information relevant to the architecture and design community.

You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in every email or by contacting us directly.

 

  1. Advertising and Business Communications

If you request advertising information or communicate with our commercial department, we process the information necessary to prepare quotations, administer advertising campaigns, provide commercial support and manage our contractual relationship.

Business communications may be retained for accounting, legal and commercial purposes.

 

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ARCHISEARCH uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember user preferences, improve functionality, analyse website performance and, where consent has been provided, measure audience engagement and support advertising activities.

Detailed information regarding the categories of cookies used, third-party technologies, consent mechanisms and your available choices is provided in our separate Cookie Policy.

Non-essential cookies are only deployed after obtaining valid consent where required by applicable legislation.

 

  1. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

The Platform may include embedded videos, maps, social media content, external publications, newsletters, portfolio links or other content provided by third parties.

Such embedded content behaves in the same manner as if the user had visited the third-party website directly. Those providers may collect personal data, use cookies, monitor user interaction and process information according to their own privacy policies.

ARCHISEARCH encourages users to review the privacy notices of any third-party services they access.

 

  1. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with carefully selected service providers supporting the operation of the Platform, including website hosting providers, cloud infrastructure providers, newsletter distribution services, analytics providers, IT support providers, security service providers, payment providers where applicable, event management providers and professional advisers.

Where legally required, information may also be disclosed to competent public authorities, courts or regulatory bodies.

All processors acting on our behalf are contractually bound to process personal data in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

 

  1. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, ARCHISEARCH ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Chapter V GDPR.

These safeguards may include European Commission adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.

 

  1. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

Editorial publications may remain permanently available as part of the historical archive of ARCHISEARCH.

Newsletter subscription information is retained until consent is withdrawn.

Business correspondence, accounting records, contractual documentation and security logs are retained in accordance with applicable legal, accounting and operational requirements.

 

  1. Security Measures

ARCHISEARCH implements appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.

These measures include encryption in transit, access control mechanisms, security monitoring, logging, regular software updates, vulnerability management, backup procedures and incident response processes.

Although we continuously strive to maintain a high level of security, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

 

  1. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access your personal data, request rectification of inaccurate information, request erasure, restrict processing, object to processing, receive certain personal data in a portable format and withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Requests may be submitted to privacy@archisearch.gr.

We will respond within the time limits established by the GDPR.

 

  1. Links to Other Websites

Our Platform contains links to third-party websites, including architecture firms, manufacturers, universities, professional organisations, social media platforms, event organisers and jobs.archisearch.gr.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, which remain subject to their own privacy practices.

 

  1. Complaints

If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully, we encourage you to contact us first so that we may address your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority or the competent supervisory authority in your country of residence.

Further information is available at www.dpa.gr.

 

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable legislation, our services or our data processing activities.

The latest version will always be available on this page together with its effective date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly to remain informed about how ARCHISEARCH protects their personal data.

Last Updated: 25/06/2026