Who We Are
Despotidis Tax Advisers is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our visitors and clients.
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
How do we use cookies?
As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
Types of Cookies we use
Manage cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
- Contact Forms: When you reach out via our website contact form, we collect the details you submit solely to handle and respond to your inquiry. We do not store this form data in the website database, nor do we share it with third parties.
Cookies and Language Settings
- WPML Multilingual Plugin: We use the WPML plugin to manage language options across our website. WPML uses cookies to remember your current and last-visited language. Administrative login is restricted strictly to site administrators, and no personal visitor data is shared through this plugin.
- Cookie Management: Detailed information regarding the cookies used on this site, their categories, and user consent controls are automatically managed and published through the CookieYes plugin.
Embedded Content and Google Services
- Google Services (Analytics & Maps): We incorporate Google Analytics to understand website performance and visitor traffic, as well as Google Maps to display location details. These services may collect technical data (including your IP address and browser details) and place cookies subject to Google's privacy policies.
- Embedded Content from Other Websites: Articles on this site may include embedded third-party content (such as videos, images, or articles).
Embedded content from external websites functions exactly as if you visited those platforms directly, and they may monitor your interaction, use cookies, or track your activity if you hold an account with them.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your data. Information is only handled by service providers strictly essential to our website’s functionality:
- Hosting Provider: For website hosting, maintenance, and technical security.
- Google: For website performance analytics and interactive maps.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain inquiry and communication data only for as long as necessary to process your request, maintain client correspondence, or comply with statutory accounting, legal, and administrative requirements.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to request an exported copy of any personal data we hold about you, or to request that we erase your personal data. This does not include any records we are required to preserve for legal, administrative, regulatory, or security obligations.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Routine security protocols, encrypted connections (SSL), and restricted access controls are maintained to preserve data integrity.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us directly through the website contact form or at gdpr@despotidis.gr.