Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08-Jul-2025
Last Updated: 08-Jul-2025
This Privacy Policy describes the policies of PRESS PHOTO PUBLICATIONS, located at 1st Troupaki Street, Athens 10445, Greece (email: info@photo.gr, phone: +30 210 8541400), regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website (https://gphotoawards.com) (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Service.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. The revised version will become effective when posted on the Service. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Full Name
Email Address
Social Media Profiles
Postal Address
Payment Information
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Marketing and promotional communication
Processing payments
Providing user support
Administrative communication
Targeted advertising
Website security and fraud prevention
Legal or dispute resolution purposes
If we intend to use your information for any purpose not listed above, we will seek your consent and use your information only upon receiving it.
How We Share Your Information
We do not transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in the following limited cases:
Sponsors: For the purpose of prize distribution or verification
Analytics Providers: For analyzing website traffic and user behavior
All third parties are required to use the data solely for the purpose it was provided and to comply with applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose your information:
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To enforce our terms, including this Privacy Policy
In case of a merger or acquisition of our company or the Service
Retention of Your Information
We will retain your personal data for up to 90 days after the competition ends, or as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy. Certain data may be retained longer where required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to defend legal claims.
Anonymous and aggregate data, which do not identify individuals, may be stored indefinitely.
Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
Depending on your location and applicable law (including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), you may have the right to:
Access and review your personal data
Correct or erase your data
Restrict or object to its processing
Receive a copy (data portability)
Withdraw your consent at any time
File a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., Hellenic Data Protection Authority, www.dpa.gr)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@gphotoawards.com
We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You may also opt out of direct marketing communications or profiling for marketing purposes by emailing us at the same address.
Please note: if you withdraw consent or choose not to provide certain personal data, you may not be able to access specific services or features.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
To learn more about how we use cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and use industry-standard measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Third-Party Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies, as we are not responsible for their practices.
Grievance / Data Protection Contact
If you have questions or concerns about the processing of your personal data, please contact our Privacy Contact Person:
PRESS PHOTO PUBLICATIONS
1st Troupaki Street, Athens 10445, Greece
Email: info@gphotoawards.com
We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
