Legal
Effective Date: July 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to mariamakri.com.
Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or use any of its services.
This website is operated by Maria Makri, an independent professional (freelancer) based in Greece.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is:
Maria Makri
Website: https://mariamakri.com
Email: connect@mariamakri.com
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:
Information you provide voluntarily:
• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted through contact or booking forms (including details for booking a complimentary 30-minute consultation).
• Information submitted when subscribing to the Newsletter.
• Information submitted when joining the My Greek Passport waiting list.
Information collected automatically:
When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Operating system and referring website
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and general analytics information
4. How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
• Respond to your enquiries and manage your bookings for the complimentary 30-minute consultations.
• Send newsletters to those who have subscribed.
• Manage the My Greek Passport waiting list and notify you about project updates.
• Improve the website experience, content, and services.
• Analyse website performance and comply with legal obligations.
5. Newsletter & Lists
Depending on the service you choose, your information may be added to one of the following communication lists:
• Newsletter Subscribers: Your email is used to send you updates, articles, and general news.
• My Greek Passport Waiting List: Your email is used exclusively for updates regarding this specific project.
• Booking Requests: Your information is used solely to schedule, confirm and conduct your complimentary 30-minute consultation.
Our email communications and newsletters are managed using trusted third-party providers, including Beehiiv and Zoho Mail. You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
6. Legal Basis
Your personal data is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:
• Your consent (e.g., when clicking to join the newsletter or waiting list).
• Performance of requested services (e.g., when booking a session).
• Legitimate interests in improving the website and services.
• Compliance with applicable legal obligations.
7. Third-Party Services
To operate this website and provide our services, we work with trusted third-party providers, including:
• Vercel – Website hosting and infrastructure.
• Zoho Mail – Email communication.
• Beehiiv – Newsletter management.
• Google Analytics 4 – Website analytics (where enabled).
• Microsoft Clarity – User behaviour analytics (where enabled).
These providers process personal information only where necessary to deliver their respective services and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
Personal information is shared only with trusted service providers where necessary to operate this website, deliver requested services or comply with legal obligations.
9. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or until you choose to unsubscribe from our lists or request deletion.
10. Data Security
Protecting your personal information is a priority. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. Access to personal information is limited to authorised persons and trusted service providers who require such access to perform their responsibilities.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google, Microsoft, and Beehiiv) process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including, where applicable, the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including, where applicable, the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other appropriate safeguards required under applicable data protection laws.
12. Your Rights
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), you may request to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, object to processing, withdraw consent, or request a portable copy of your data.
Requests may be submitted by contacting: connect@mariamakri.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. In Greece, you can contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr).
13. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website performance, and understand visitor behaviour. Additional information is available in our separate Cookie Policy.
14. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Maria Makri is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites.
15. Children's Privacy
This website and its services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been submitted, it will be deleted as soon as reasonably practicable.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies or the services offered through mariamakri.com. The latest version will always be available on this page together with its effective date.
17. Privacy Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Maria Makri
Website: https://mariamakri.com
Email: connect@mariamakri.com