The University of Western Macedonia places great importance on protecting the privacy and personal data of its visitors/users.
It is noted that, according to applicable legislation (General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679/EU), personal data refers only to information relating to an identified or – based on certain characteristics – identifiable natural person (data subject). Information relating to legal entities, groups of people, or statistical data from which it is not possible to trace an identified or identifiable individual, does not fall into this category and is excluded from the scope of the relevant legislation.
This Personal Data Protection Policy is fully compliant with the European Regulation for the protection of natural persons against the processing of personal data (EU/2016/679) and Law 3471/2006.
The University of Western Macedonia may modify this notice at any time and without prior notice, by announcing any such modification through our website. By browsing and using our website, visitors/users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted the Personal Data Protection Policy.
In the terms below, you will find important information regarding the type and purpose of the use of your personal data, its protection, and your rights as a data subject.
For any clarifications, you may contact the Data Protection Officer of the University of Western Macedonia at: dpo@uowm.gr
Responsible entity:: The data controller for the personal data collected via cookies is the University of Western Macedonia. Personal data we collect:
When visiting our website, you are not required to provide us with any personal information.
However, during your visit, certain information is automatically collected, such as your computer’s IP address (Internet Protocol address), information about the browser type, the URL address, the date and time of the visit, unsuccessful login attempts to our applications, and other related information.
Cookie Policy:
While navigating this website, the University of Western Macedonia collects user identification information using technologies such as cookies and/or IP address tracking. Cookies are small text files sent to the browser by a website you visit. The use of cookies helps the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, your search preferences, visitor counting, or facilitating registration for our services.
How to control cookies:
You can control and/or delete cookies according to your preferences. Upon entering the site, you can choose the types of cookies that will be activated.
Your rights regarding the processing of your data::
According to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation 679/2016/EU, you have the right, both during the collection and afterwards, to be informed about the processing of your data, the purpose of such processing, and the communication/transmission to third parties and their identity (right of information and access). You also have the right to request correction, updating, or deletion of your personal data that we maintain. You further have the right to restrict processing, to object to it, and to withdraw any consent you have given for the installation of cookies.
For information and to exercise your rights, you may contact the Data Protection Officer at dpo@uowm.gr. Additionally, under the Regulation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
Confidentiality and Security:
The personal data we collect through the operation of the website are strictly necessary for communication purposes with you. They are strictly confidential and maintained solely for the needs of this communication. Only a minimal number of Organization staff members, who are bound by confidentiality obligations, have access to this data. Moreover, we have adequate security systems and take all necessary and appropriate organizational and technical measures to prevent any potential breach of personal data security (e.g., leakage, disclosure, access by unauthorized persons) from our systems.
Modification of this Personal Data Protection Policy:
This Personal Data Protection Policy may change whenever required, always in accordance with national and European law. Therefore, you are invited to visit this page regularly to stay informed. By browsing and using our website, visitors/users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted the Data Protection Policy.