Privacy Policy for the Protection of Personal Data

 

ARGYRIADIS LAW FIRM places particular importance on the protection of personal data and the preservation of the privacy of its clients and any other individuals who communicate or collaborate with us, undertaking the obligation of full confidentiality regarding the personal data of such subjects, in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) and Law 4624/2019.
This Privacy Policy clarifies every instance of collection and processing of personal data by the Firm during the use of the website and the execution of our services. It explains the purpose and manner of this processing, the reason for their use, the parties who may have access to such data, and the rights you have under the aforementioned legislative texts.
Our Firm becomes aware only of the personal data that you provide to us either through the contact form on our website, by email, by phone, or in person. These personal data are processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Personal data that may be collected and processed includes basic personal details and contact informa

tion, such as full name, phone number, postal and email address, financial and professional data, information related to legal matters, and, in the case of recruitment, your CV and any other necessary information for the processing of your application.
Please note that your messages in a no-reply communication—i.e. through the contact form on the website or via email—do not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship with the Firm. You are advised not to send sensitive personal data or any confidential or private information unless a contractual relationship with us has been previously agreed upon.
The handling of any personal data is governed by the appropriate respect required by the aforementioned legislative texts, based on the principles of lawfulness, necessity, and proportionality. It is conducted within the framework of purpose limitation, while ensuring objectivity, transparency, integrity, and confidentiality (Article 5, GDPR 2016/679).

Cookie Policy

Argyriadis Law Firm uses cookies in order to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the Website. Cookies are data files that may be stored in your browser and retain information during and/or between your visits. The data collected serve functional, analytical, and advertising purposes, such as IP address, device and browser, language, preferences, website traffic statistics, and personalized ads based on the visitor’s needs. This information is not used to personally identify the user and is retained in anonymous form. The sole purpose of this collection is the statistical analysis of website performance and the improvement of the browsing experience.

You have the option to configure your browser settings to reject, fully or partially accept cookies. Please note that rejecting or otherwise blocking cookies may result in some Website functionalities becoming unavailable.

Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Policy applies to natural persons who communicate or transact with our Firm. It may be amended or adjusted at the discretion of the Firm and in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

  1. Data Controller

Our firm acts as the Data Controller for Personal Data.

Contact details:

Thessaloniki Head Office: 10A Dodekanisou Street, 54626

Phone: +30 2310 536488

Athens Branch: 48-50 Patriarchou Ioakeim Street, Kolonaki, 10676

Phone: +30 2130 343466, +30 2130 343467

  1. Purpose of Processing

The processing of personal data carried out by our firm is strictly necessary for the execution of the purposes and services agreed upon within the framework of our cooperation and contractual relationship with our clients, while ensuring minimal intrusion into the privacy of the data subject. Main, non-exhaustive purposes of processing include:

  1. a) legal and extrajudicial representation and provision of legal advice,
  2. b) fulfillment of the firm’s legal obligations,
  3. c) fulfillment of our own tax obligations,
  4. d) access to court decisions and confidential financial information.

Our firm does not require clients to disclose personal data that is irrelevant or unnecessary to the nature of the legal relationship, our legal obligations, the fulfillment of our clients’ interests, the performance of our duties, or not imposed by applicable legislation.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing takes place only within the framework of the contractual relationship with the data subject (mandate contract) and upon valid consent of the client — that is, explicit, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. This consent may be withdrawn at any time at the subject’s request, however not retroactively and without affecting the lawfulness of the processing already carried out under the aforementioned terms. Such withdrawal may render service provision impossible. Our firm ensures the application of appropriate technical and organizational measures as required by relevant legislation to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subject.

  1. Data Retention Period

Our firm retains personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes of processing and to meet all obligations arising from the contractual relationship with our client, as well as for the duration of our contractual or business relationship. Personal data may also be retained for a reasonable legal period to safeguard our rights or legitimate interests, or to exercise legal claims, or in compliance with applicable law. All appropriate measures are taken to ensure that protected personal information is maintained under secure conditions.

  1. Data Recipients

Access to and processing of personal data is granted exclusively to the data controller, its representatives, processors, or lawfully authorized persons, always within the scope of their duties, solely for the proper execution and fulfillment of the company’s contractual, legal, and regulatory obligations, under conditions ensuring data security and without infringing upon the rights of data subjects.

The company does not transmit or disclose personal data to third parties, except where required by law (e.g. to public authorities or bodies), or when circumstances demand such sharing with cooperating natural or legal persons, external partners, or subcontractors, strictly within the scope of their duties and under appropriate confidentiality guarantees.

The company does not transfer personal data to third countries or international organizations unless such transfer is mandated by applicable regulatory or legal provisions.

  1. Rights of the Data Subject

EU Regulation 2016/679 in combination with Law 4624/2019 safeguards the rights related to the protection of personal data of data subjects.

  • Right to Information (Art. 12, 13, 14): The data subject has the right to be informed and to know what personal data is collected and processed, as well as the recipients and processors of such data. The information must be presented clearly and simply.
  • Right of Access (Art. 12, 15): The data subject has the right to full and detailed information, confirmation of processing, and disclosure of all procedures to exercise any of their rights.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 5 §1, 16, 17): The client has the right to request that we rectify any inaccuracies in the data provided within a reasonable timeframe, and to complete any missing information as deemed necessary.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) (Art. 5 §1, 16, 17): In the context of the free development of one’s personality, the data subject has the right to request the erasure of any personal data, without the need to demonstrate harm, unless there is a prevailing legal ground for its retention.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 4 §3, 12, 18, 19): The data subject may request the restriction of processing if they believe there is no reason for its continuation or they object to it. The data controller must accordingly inform all data recipients.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): The client may request the transfer of their personal data that was provided to us, to another data controller.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21): The data subject has the right to object to the processing of their personal data unless it is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, in which case further processing may not be permitted and may result in the imposition of a fine.

Our company responds to your requests without undue delay and within one month from receipt, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which this deadline may be extended by an additional two months if necessary due to the complexity or volume of the requests. In such cases, the company will inform you of the extension and the reasons for the delay within one month from receipt of the request.

We reserve the right to refuse requests that are unjustifiably repetitive, require disproportionate technical effort or have excessive technical consequences, jeopardize the privacy of others, or are impossible to implement.

If your request cannot be fulfilled, the company will inform you without delay, and no later than one month from receipt, about the reasons for the refusal and your right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority, as well as your right to seek judicial remedy before the competent courts.

If you wish to complain about how we handle your personal data, you may contact the Data Controller by email at argy@alf.gr or in writing at 10A Dodekanisou St., 54626 Thessaloniki, Greece. If you still believe that your personal data has not been handled appropriately under the law, you may contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority and submit a complaint.

[Last Updated: 25.07.2025]