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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Personal Data Protection Statement

This Privacy Statement defines how the website http://corfulibrary.gr (hereinafter “the website”) uses and protects the information you provide. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, transfer, process, use, and disclose your data and specifies our practices regarding security, as well as the actions users should take if they do not wish their personal information to be collected or further processed while visiting the website.

By providing personal information, you agree to the collection, transfer, processing, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Statement, in accordance with the Law.

The present data protection terms may be revised and updated at any time without notice. Users are advised to check periodically for any changes, as continued use of the website implies acceptance of all possible modifications.

Collection, Processing, and Protection of Personal Data – User Rights

Users can browse the entire website and its subpages, as well as computational applications, without revealing their identity or providing any personal data. However, access to certain online services requires mandatory submission of personal information, such as:

The necessary personal data for submitting inquiries via the contact form are: first name, last name, and email.
The necessary personal data for requesting a membership card (through the corresponding form) are: first name, last name, father’s name, ID number, date of birth, home address, telephone, and email.

The website may keep records and process any user data (e.g., name, email address) provided voluntarily by users for the purpose of accessing the services offered on the website. Under no circumstances will special category personal data be requested.

Unless explicitly required by Law or competent Authorities, the website will not disclose, transfer, disseminate, or otherwise make available any information provided by the user without their consent or explicit instruction.

Website Usage Statistics

In some cases, technical information that is not personally identifiable may be collected automatically (e.g., without registration) when a user visits or uses the website. Examples include browser type, operating system, and the domain name used to access the website.

Cookies

Cookies are data files transferred from a web server to the visitor’s computer for statistical purposes. Cookies are an industry standard, widely used by most websites, and facilitate repeated access to a website. Cookies are not harmful to your computer system, and only the website that created them can read, modify, or delete them. Users can configure their web browser to reject or delete cookies, but rejecting cookies may affect the functionality of certain website sections.

Scope

This policy applies only to this website and not to information collected via any other website or company practices that we do not control. The website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Questions and Suggestions

If you have any questions regarding the privacy policy or personal data protection, please contact the Library.

Copyright Statement

All content on this website (including interface graphics, website text, logos, or other works) is owned by the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu and is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, unless explicitly stated otherwise. The website software has been developed using Free/Open Source Software (FOSS). © D.H.K.E.I.VI. Corfu, 2023.

Accessibility Statement

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu is committed to making this website: http://corfulibrary.gr accessible on mobile devices, in accordance with the provisions of Law 4727/2020 (Government Gazette 184 A’ 23.09.2020, as amended), particularly Chapter H “Digital Accessibility (Incorporation into Greek law of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016, on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies)”.

This accessibility statement applies to the following: the website http://corfulibrary.gr

Compliance Status

This website fully complies with the provisions of Chapter H “Digital Accessibility” of Law 4727/2020, adhering to the accessibility principles of Article 39 of Law 4727/2020, which include the principles of perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness.

Non-accessible content

There is no non-accessible content.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 30/04/2025. The actual assessment of the website’s compliance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 was carried out by self-assessment conducted by the public sector organization using the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget. Last revision of this statement was on 11/07/2023.

Submission of comments and contact information

According to the provisions of Law 4727/2020 (Government Gazette 184 A’ 23-09-2020), Article 45, any interested party has the right to submit comments or request information regarding the compliance status or request missing information.

At the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu, the above are submitted via a Request from the interested party to the Library, which can be sent electronically to: plicorfu@gmail.com or in writing to the postal address: English Barracks – Old Fortress, P.C. 49100, Corfu.

Execution procedure

The Library Administration responds to the interested party appropriately (preferably via the declared email). In case of an unsatisfactory response to the information or requests of Article 10 “Submission of comments, requests for information, and reports” of Law 4591/2019, the interested party has the right to appeal to the competent institutional authorities, for example, by submitting a relevant Report to the Greek Ombudsman (http://www.synigoros.gr).

Activating the Accessibility Menu

The accessibility menu of the website http://corfulibrary.gr can be activated by clicking the accessibility menu icon displayed in the left corner of the page. After activating the menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load completely.

Website Terms of Use

General Terms

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu provides the services of its website under the following terms of use, which the user is asked to read carefully and may use the services only if they fully accept and agree to their application. By using the website of the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu in any way, you fully accept these terms of use, which constitute a binding agreement between you and the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu, as if you had signed them in writing.

Visitors to the website of the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu, including articles, pages, images, design, graphics, and multimedia, accept the Terms of Use, which apply to all pages hosted on this website.

Visiting the website and using its content is conditional upon acceptance of the terms of use. If these terms are not accepted, access and use of the website’s content or services are prohibited.

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu reserves the right, if deemed necessary, to modify, add, or remove any term without prior notice. Changes in the terms require re-acceptance by any user, partner, or visitor and are effective from the date of publication on this page.

Use of Content

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu allows the use of content on its website for non-commercial purposes, unless otherwise stated, provided the source is properly cited. It is essential not to distort the meaning of any text or other content and not to use it for promoting illegal activities. Special care applies to archival image collections on the website, which may not be used without prior permission and only for personal use.

Any commercial use of website content is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu.

Submission of Comments

The website allows all visitors to submit comments as anonymous users, without prior registration or login. To prevent the posting of inappropriate content, comments from unregistered users are subject to approval by the website administrators before being displayed.

The Library reserves the right not to publish any inappropriate comment at its discretion for any reason, without obligation to provide explanations. Examples include comments that:

Contain abusive, defamatory, racist, offensive, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate content.
Violate the law, incite illegal acts, distort facts, or provide false information.
Violate individual or social rights, infringe on privacy, or reveal personal data of others.
Mislead about the identity of the user, the source of the comment, or the user’s relationship with others (professional, social, personal).
Include information subject to judicial or police investigation.
Cause or may cause harm to minors in any way.
Install or transmit software or content (text, image, audio, video) that violates copyright.
Promote unsolicited advertisements, products, services, third-party websites, or spam.
Are unrelated to the discussion topic.

All comments submitted on the website represent the personal opinions of the users and do not reflect the official position of the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu. The Library cannot be considered responsible for the views expressed by users.

Comment authors are fully responsible for the content they submit and must compensate or publish corrective comments for any moral or material damage caused.

Comments should be relevant to the article. Administrators may delete comments that do not comply with these rules. Administrators must remove comments violating freedom of speech or other legislation once detected or reported.

Comment authors agree that their submitted comments are free for use by third parties, unless the content is copyright-protected, in which case proper attribution is required. Users may contact the Library (English Barracks – Old Fortress, 49100 Corfu, Tel: 2661038583, Email: plicorfu@gmail.com) to request deletion or correction of comments or personal data.

Links to Other Websites

The website may contain links to other websites or blogs, which the Library cannot control. The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu is not responsible for their content, operation, or data protection practices. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement or liability for content or quality of services.

Performance Guarantee

The website is hosted free of charge by the Greek School Network. Therefore, the Library provides no guarantees regarding continuous operation, response to communication, or addition of new content.

Personal Data

The Library may use information provided by users for newsletters, updates, or upon visitor choice. The Library commits not to share, sell, or use this data for other purposes. Users can request deletion of their personal information at any time.

Exception: The Library may provide user data to law enforcement or judicial authorities if required, in cases of illegal content submission.

Disclaimer

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu is not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages or inaccuracies arising from the use or inability to access the website and is not liable for any claims of compensation.

Notice on the Processing of Personal Data via Video Surveillance System

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is the “PUBLIC CENTRAL HISTORICAL LIBRARY OF CORFU”, located at Corfu, English Barracks – Old Fortress, ZIP 49100, Tel. +30 26610-38583.

2. Data Protection Officer

The Public Central Historical Library of Corfu, fully compliant with personal data protection legislation, has appointed a Data Protection Officer. Contact details: Tel. +30 26610-38583, Email: plicorfu@gmail.com.

3. Purpose of Processing and Legal Basis

The purpose of processing personal data is the safety of persons and property within the premises of the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu. The processing is necessary for the intended purpose. The legal basis is the legitimate interest of the Library (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Legitimate Interests Assessment

Our legitimate interest is to protect the Library premises and property from unlawful acts, such as theft. This also covers the safety of life, physical integrity, health, and property of our staff and third parties lawfully present in the monitored area. This obligation is also in accordance with Article 42 of Law 3850/2012, as amended. We collect only image data and limit recording to areas assessed as higher-risk for unlawful acts (e.g., bookshelves, entrances), in compliance with legal requirements, guidance from competent authorities, and with respect for the privacy of individuals captured on camera.

5. Recipients

Access to the recorded material is limited to: a) authorized personnel responsible for site security, and b) external service providers, e.g., the company maintaining and supporting the video surveillance system, who process data on our behalf under a contractual agreement ensuring data protection and security. Data may also be shared with third parties in the following cases:

With judicial, prosecutorial, or police authorities when necessary for investigating a criminal act (e.g., theft) occurring on the premises.
With competent authorities requesting data lawfully in the course of their duties.
With the victim or perpetrator of a criminal act, when the data may serve as evidence.

6. Retention Period

Data are retained for fifteen (15) working days, after which they are automatically deleted. If an incident is identified during this period, a portion of the video is isolated and retained for up to one (1) additional month for investigation and potential legal proceedings to protect our legitimate interests. If the incident concerns a third party, the footage may be retained for up to three (3) additional months.

7. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects have the following rights:

Right to information and access: You have the right to know if your image is being processed and, if so, to receive a copy.
Right to restriction: You may request to restrict processing, e.g., to prevent deletion of data necessary for asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims.
Right to object: You may object to the processing.
Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your data.

These rights can be exercised by emailing plicorfu@gmail.com, sending a letter to our postal address, or submitting the request in person at the Library. To process a request regarding your image, please specify approximately when you were within the camera’s view and provide an image to help identify your data while masking other individuals.

Please note that exercising a right does not guarantee fulfillment in every case. Requests are evaluated and honored if legally compliant under existing data protection laws. In all cases, a detailed response will be provided promptly within GDPR timelines.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe the processing of your data violates Regulation (EU) 2016/679, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority in Greece is the Data Protection Authority (DPA), Kifisias 1-3, 115 23, Athens, https://www.dpa.gr/, Tel. +30 2106475600.