Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Overview

This website is a personal academic profile belonging to Dr. Effie Achtsioglou. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide when using this website.

Information We Collect

This website collects minimal personal information:

  • Contact Forms: If you contact me through this website, I collect the information you provide (name, email address, message content) solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • Cookies: This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality (e.g., remembering your dark mode preference). We do not use tracking or analytics cookies.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used only for:

  • Responding to inquiries and correspondence
  • Maintaining basic website functionality (theme preferences)
  • Complying with legal obligations if required

Data Storage and Security

Contact form submissions may be processed through [Formspree/other service] and are subject to their privacy policy. I retain correspondence only as long as necessary for the purpose of our communication. Website preferences are stored locally in your browser.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external sites (e.g., journal Academic Journal Articles, institutional profiles). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact me at: info@achtsioglou.com

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.