PRIVACY POLICY

 **Privacy Policy for VolunteersMelody**


**Last updated:** August 31, 2025


**1. Introduction**


Welcome to VolunteersMelody (hereinafter "the Blog"). Respect for your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect from our visitors and users, why we collect it, and how we use it, in accordance with current Greek and European legislation (GDPR).


**2. Data Controller**


The person responsible for the processing of data collected through the Blog is the administrator of VolunteersMelody. For any questions, you can contact us at the email: **volunteersmelody@gmail.com**


**3. What Data We Collect and Why**


We collect only the data that is absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of the Blog and the improvement of your experience.


*   **Data you provide:**

    *   **Comments:** When you leave a comment on a post, Blogspot (Google) may collect the name you provide, your email address (if you are logged into a Google account), and the content of your comment. This is done to display the comment and to prevent spam.

    *   **Contact:** If you contact us via email, we will collect your email address and the content of your message, for the sole purpose of responding to you.


*   **Data collected automatically:**

    *   **Cookies:** The Blog, as part of Google's Blogspot platform, uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website function correctly, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. Google uses cookies to display ads (if any) and to analyze the use of the Blog. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

    *   **Analytics Data:** We use the Google Analytics service to better understand how visitors use the Blog (e.g., which pages are most popular, how long users stay). This data is anonymized and helps us improve our content.


**4. How We Use Your Data**


We use your data exclusively for the following purposes:

*   For the operation and management of the Blog.

*   To respond to your questions and comments.

*   To monitor and analyze the performance of the Blog, with the aim of improving it.

*   For protection against spam and malicious activities.


**5. Who We Share Your Data With**


We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Your data may be shared:

*   **With Google:** As the Blog is hosted on Blogspot and uses Google services (Analytics), the data is subject to Google's privacy policy.

*   **With legal authorities:** If officially requested, within the framework of the current legislation.


**6. Your Rights**


According to the GDPR regulation, you have the following rights:

*   **Right of access:** To request to know what data we hold about you.

*   **Right to rectification:** To request the correction of inaccurate data.

*   **Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"):** To request the deletion of your data, under certain conditions.

*   **Right to restriction of processing:** To request the limitation of the use of your data.

*   **Right to object:** To object to the processing of your data.


To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at the email address mentioned above.


**7. Changes to the Privacy Policy**


We reserve the right to modify this policy whenever deemed necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

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