{"id":2797,"date":"2026-06-12T17:48:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howat.gr\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T20:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T20:42:20","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/howat.gr\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2797\" class=\"elementor elementor-2797 elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b68107 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52b68107\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70de162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70de162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5749959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5749959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis Privacy Policy describes how the company <strong>HOVAT M. EPE \u2013 Trading and Production of Solar Water Heaters and Electrical Appliances<\/strong> (hereinafter &#8220;the Company&#8221;) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of visitors and users of the website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/howat.gr\/en\/\">www.howat.gr<\/a>.<\/strong><br><br>The Company is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (General Data Protection Regulation \u2013 GDPR), applicable Greek legislation, and any other relevant provisions regarding the protection of personal data.<br><h2>1. Data responsible<\/h2><br>The responsible of the personal data is:<br><br><strong>HOVAT Single Member Ltd<\/strong><br><strong>TRADE AND PRODUCTION OF SOLAR WATER HEATERS AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION PRODUCTS<\/strong><br><ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Stefani AREA, \u0391\u03c3spropyrgos p.o. 193 00<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (+30) 210 55 71 788, 210 55 70 893\u20135<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Webpage:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/howat.gr\/en\/\">www.howat.gr<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@hovat-mepe.gr\">info@hovat-mepe.gr<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact the Company using the contact details provided above.<br><br>&nbsp;<br><h2>2. What personal data we collect<\/h2><br>The Company may collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on how you use the website and its services:<br><ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Identification details:<\/strong> full name and, where required, details regarding representation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Contact details:<\/strong> email address, phone number, postal address, and other information that you provide voluntarily.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Contact details via the website:<\/strong> information included in messages, requests, inquiries, or contact forms.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Technical data:<\/strong> IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, and data regarding your visit to the website.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Usage data:<\/strong> information regarding how you browse and interact with the website, to the extent that this is collected via the technologies employed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Data relating to commercial transactions or partnerships:<\/strong> information necessary for communication, handling requests, preparing offers, or executing contracts.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>The Company collects only the data that are appropriate, relevant, and necessary for the specific purposes of processing.<br><h2>3. Purposes and legal bases for processing<\/h2><br>Personal data are processed only when there is a legal basis in accordance with the GDPR. Specifically, the Company may process data for the following purposes:<br><h5><b>3.1 Communication and handling of requests<\/b><\/h5><br>For responding to questions, requests for information, requests for quotes, or other messages submitted via the website, by email, or by phone.<br><h5><strong>3.2 Execution of contracts and commercial transactions<\/strong><\/h5><br>For the management of commercial relationships, the fulfillment of contractual obligations, the servicing of customers and partners, and the monitoring of related transactions.<br><h5><strong>3.3 Security and proper functioning of the website<\/strong><\/h5><br>For the protection of the website, the prevention of malicious activities, the management of technical issues, and the ensuring of the availability and integrity of the systems.<br><h5><strong>3.4 Updates and promotional communications<\/strong><\/h5><br>Insofar as the Company sends informational or promotional material, the relevant processing takes place only when the legal requirements are met and, where required, upon the recipient\u2019s consent.<br><h2>4. Cookies<\/h2><br>The website uses cookies or similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, improve the browsing experience, store preferences, or collect usage statistics.<br><br>Cookies are categorized as follows:<br><ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Strictly necessary cookies:<\/strong> required for the basic operation and security of the website.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Functionality cookies:<\/strong> allow the storage of user choices and preferences.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Statistical analysis cookies:<\/strong> used to evaluate website traffic and usage.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>Cookies that are not strictly necessary are used only in accordance with applicable legal requirements and, where required, subject to the user&#8217;s prior consent.<br><br>You can manage your preferences via the website&#8217;s cookie settings, as well as through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of specific parts of the website.<br><h2>5. Disclosure and transmission of personal data<\/h2><br>The Company does not transfer personal data to third parties.<br><br>Personal data may be disclosed, to the extent necessary, to the following categories of recipients:<br><ul>\r\n \t<li>Providers of website hosting and technical support.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Providers of IT and system security services.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>External partners, consultants, or professionals who support the Company\u2019s legitimate operations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Public, administrative, tax, or judicial authorities, when required by law.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Other recipients, where such disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract or the protection of legal rights.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>When third parties process data on behalf of the Company, the Company takes appropriate measures to ensure that such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable law and the required contractual obligations.<br><h2>6. Retention period for personal data<\/h2><br>The Company retains personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.<br><br>The retention period is determined, on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:<br><ul>\r\n \t<li>The nature and purpose of the processing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The duration of the contractual or commercial relationship.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Legal obligations regarding record-keeping.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The need to establish, exercise, or support legal claims.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The existence of consent, where this serves as the legal basis for the processing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>Once the applicable retention period has elapsed, the data is securely deleted or anonymized, unless further retention is required by law.<br><h2>7. Security of personal data<\/h2><br>The Company implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, unlawful disclosure, or any other form of unauthorized processing.<br><br>These measures are evaluated and adjusted, as necessary, taking into account the nature of the data, the risks associated with processing, and technological developments.<br><br>Despite the implementation of appropriate measures, no method of transmitting or storing information via the internet can guarantee absolute security.<br><h2>8. Your rights<\/h2><br>Under the GDPR, and subject to the conditions set out in applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:<br><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right of access:<\/strong> to be informed whether the Company is processing your personal data and to obtain a copy thereof.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to rectification:<\/strong> to request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to erasure:<\/strong> to request the deletion of your data, provided that the legal requirements are met.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to restriction of processing:<\/strong> to request the restriction of processing in circumstances provided for by law.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to object:<\/strong> to object to processing when it is based on a legitimate interest or another applicable legal basis.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to data portability:<\/strong> to receive the data you have provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, provided that the legal requirements are met.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Right to withdraw consent:<\/strong> where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br>To exercise your rights, you may contact the Company at info@hovat-mepe.gr or via the contact details provided at the beginning of this Policy.<br><br>The Company will review your request and respond within the timeframes stipulated by applicable law. Additional information may be requested to verify your identity, where necessary for the protection of your data.<br><br>If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the <strong>Hellenic Data Protection Authority<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpa.gr\">www.dpa.gr<\/a>).<br><h2><\/h2><br><h2>9. Links to third-party websites<\/h2><br>The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Company is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security measures implemented by such websites.<br><br>It is recommended that you read the privacy policy of any website you visit via an external link.<br><h2>10. Amendments to the Privacy Policy<\/h2><br>The Company reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy whenever deemed necessary, particularly due to changes in legislation, services, or the way the website operates.<br><br>The current version will be published on the website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/howat.gr\/en\/\">www.howat.gr.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0It is recommended that you check this page periodically for any changes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy This Privacy Policy describes how the company HOVAT M. 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