Privacy Policy
Data Controller
The Data Controller of personal data collected through the e-services.ekkomed.gr platform (hereinafter the “Platform”) is National Centre of Audiovisual Media and Communication (E.K.K.O.M.E.D. S.A.) (hereinafter “EKKOMED”).
The Platform is used for the creation of user accounts and for the electronic submission, management, and monitoring of funding applications within the framework of funding schemes and programs administered by EKKOMED.
Categories of Data Collected
Depending on the use of the Platform and the specific funding program, the following categories of personal data may be collected:
a) Account Data
Full name
Email address
Contact telephone number
Representation details (where acting on behalf of a legal entity)
b) Funding Application Data
Project/proposal details
Financial information
Project team information
Supporting documentation and uploaded files
Declarations and statutory statements required by the relevant funding scheme
c) Technical Data
IP address
Date and time of access
Activity logs (audit logs)
Device/browser information, where required for security purposes
No personal data are collected beyond what is necessary for the proper operation of the Platform and the evaluation of funding applications.
Purpose of Processing
Personal data are processed for the following purposes:
Creation and management of user accounts
Submission, evaluation, and administration of funding applications
Communication with applicants
Administrative, financial, and compliance audits
Record keeping and fulfillment of legal obligations
Ensuring the security and integrity of information systems
Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
The exercise of EKKOMED’s statutory duties and public interest mandate
Compliance with legal obligations
The performance of procedures related to funding applications
The data subject’s consent, where required
Recipients of Data
Access to personal data is limited to:
Authorized personnel of EKKOMED
Third-party service providers acting as data processors and providing technical or operational support to the Platform
Competent public authorities, where required by law
EKKOMED does not sell, lease, or commercially exploit personal data.
International Transfers
Personal data are not transferred outside the European Union unless required by law or where appropriate safeguards are ensured in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Data Retention
Personal data are retained:
For as long as necessary to complete the evaluation and administrative control procedures
For the period required under applicable legal and regulatory obligations
For a reasonable additional period in backup systems for security and business continuity purposes
Upon expiry of the retention period, data are securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Security
EKKOMED implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
Role-based access control
Activity logging and monitoring
Secure backup procedures
Protection against malicious software
Internal information security policies and staff training
However, no method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Subject Rights
Subject to the conditions set by applicable data protection legislation, data subjects have the right to:
Access their personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (where applicable)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, you may contact: dpo@ekkomed.gr
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.
Cookies
The Platform uses strictly necessary cookies for its operation and may use additional cookies subject to user consent, in accordance with the relevant Cookies Policy.
Amendments to this Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any amendments.
Contact Information
These Terms are governed by Greek law and applicable EU law.
Any dispute shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Athens, unless otherwise provided by mandatory law.
For issues regarding the operation/content of the Platform, you may contact: info@ekkomed.gr
For personal data matters, you may contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: dpo@ekkomed.gr