Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

ClearPath Greece ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website and visa advisory services. We process all personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and applicable data protection laws.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

ClearPath Greece is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

3. Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to provide our visa advisory and document preparation services. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Nationality
• Passport country of issue
• Visa type of interest and travel details you voluntarily provide
• Any additional information you choose to share through our contact forms or during consultations

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as passport numbers, financial account details, or biometric data through our website.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through the following means:

• Contact and application forms on our website
• Email correspondence
• WhatsApp or phone conversations
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9)

5. Purpose of Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To assess your visa eligibility and provide tailored advisory services
• To prepare and review your visa application documents
• To communicate with you about your enquiry or application progress
• To send you relevant updates about our services (only with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a))

When you submit a contact or application form, you provide explicit consent for us to process the data you have supplied for the purpose of delivering our advisory services. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f))

We may process your data where it is in our legitimate interest to do so, such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and responding to enquiries. We always balance our interests against your rights and freedoms.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:

• Active client data is retained for the duration of the advisory engagement plus 12 months
• Enquiry data from contact forms is retained for up to 6 months if no engagement follows
• Marketing consent records are retained until you withdraw consent

After the retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymised. You may request early deletion at any time (see Section 8).

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure — You may request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability — You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to Object — You may object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest
• Right to Restrict Processing — You may request that we limit how we process your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@clearpathgreece.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies — Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. These are only set with your consent.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not transfer your data to any third-party service providers for processing unless strictly necessary for service delivery (for example, email hosting), and any such provider is bound by GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

11. International Data Transfers

Where your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to protect your data to the same standard as within the EEA.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted communications (SSL/TLS) across our website
• Secure storage of personal data with access controls
• Regular review of data handling procedures
• Staff awareness of data protection responsibilities

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: