Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Greek Directory™ (“we,” “us,” “our”, or "the Directory") collects, uses, stores, and protects information from visitors and users of this website (thegreekdirectory.org). By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how The Greek Directory™ collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Service.

We are committed to privacy, transparency, and never selling user data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected

• IP address

• Approximate location (based on IP)

• Browser and device information

• Interaction events (page views, clicks, timestamps)
  
  

2.2 Optional Location Data

• Precise geolocation only if explicitly permitted by the user’s browser

2.3 Business Owner Information

For claimed listings:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Title or role

• Place of origin in Greece (if provided)
  
  

2.4 Analytics Data

We track interactions with listings such as:

• Views

• Clicks (call, email, website, directions, social links)

• Share actions

• Timestamps and anonymized location context

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage only for functional purposes, including:

• Language preference

• Light/dark mode

• App and PWA preferences

• Starred listings

We do not use cookies for ad tracking.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

• Operate and improve the Service

• Display listings and analytics

• Detect abuse or misuse

• Provide tier-based insights to business owners

• Maintain security and performance

5. Analytics Providers

We use infrastructure-level analytics (such as domain analytics) and internal event analytics focused solely on directory interactions.

6. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell personal data

• Share data with advertisers

• Trade or rent information

Data may be disclosed only if required by law.

7. User Rights

Users may request:

• IP anonymization or suppression in analytics

• Access to their submitted data

• Correction of inaccurate information

Requests can be made via contact email or support form.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect stored data. No system is 100% secure, but we take protection seriously.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.

10. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from listings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact

Privacy & Legal Contact: contact@thegreekdirectory.org