Our website, forestandtree.gr (hereinafter the “Website”), is owned and operated by ATHINEA PUBLISHING CONSULTING SINGLE MEMBER P.C. (the “Company”), headquartered at Ionos Dragoumi 1, 115 28, Athens, Greece. Throughout this policy, “Forest + Tree”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to our team and operations that specialize in corporate communication and brand strategy services, acting as the Data Controller – responsible for how your data is collected, stored and used. We only collect what is necessary to improve your experience and help you access our services.

This Privacy Policy breaks down what data we collect, why we collect it and how we use it. By continuing to browse our website, you are agreeing to these terms. If you ever change your mind, you have the right to refuse to provide personal data (except for data collected automatically through internet communication protocols when visiting a website). However, please note that doing so may limit certain features and services, preventing them from functioning correctly.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about any aspect of this policy or about how we handle your information, we are here to chat. Get in touch with us at info@forestandtree.gr.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect personal information from you in several ways – you may share information with us or we may collect it using other means, and, exclusively, for the purposes it was provided for. Specifically, we collect:

Personal Contact Information: This includes details that allow us to communicate with you directly (e.g., full name, job title, residential or email address, phone number).

Demographic Information: Such as your date of birth, age, gender, etc.

Device Information: E.g. your device’s internet protocol (IP) address (a unique identifier for your computer or other device), website URL and mobile device ID.

Job Application Information: Personal data and details you voluntarily share when applying for employment or collaboration opportunities with us (e.g., education, work experience, which may include sensitive personal data such as ethnic origin).

Why Do We Process Your Data?

We collect and process your personal data for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Because you have provided your consent for the processing of your data. Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent before processing your data. You may also withdraw your consent at any time. (See Your Rights for more details.)
2. To fulfill contractual obligations, either for existing agreements or those in negotiation.
3. To comply with legal requirements imposed on our company (such as tax regulations or social security obligations), or ensure legal and policy compliance. Such disclosure will be limited to the necessary scope and extent to fulfill our legal obligations.
4. In certain cases, we may process your personal data based on legitimate business interest, in accordance with Greek law.

How Do We Use Your Data?

We use your personal data in the following ways:

Responding to Requests and Providing Services: If you contact us via email, phone or social media, whether or not a contract has been established, we may process your data to provide our services to you, respond to your inquiries, follow up on your activity on our website, subscribe you to (or remove you from) our newsletter or fulfill similar requests.

Website Experience: We use cookies to personalize and optimize your browsing. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

Career Applications: If you express interest in joining our team, we will direct you to fill our application form. Your data helps us evaluate your fit, keep you in the loop and connect when opportunities arise.

Marketing & Communications: If you have explicitly opted-in, we will send you updates about our services, industry trends, exciting projects and news that matter.

Market Research: If you choose to participate in research initiatives, we may process your data for internal analysis or through trusted third-party partners.

Event Invitations: If you choose to attend one of our events, we will ask for your contact information to provide you with details of the event and manage your attendance. For in-person events, we may ask you to provide us with accessibility information, if appropriate.

Legal Compliance & Security: We may process your data to comply with or/and enforce applicable legal requirements (e.g., in case such disclosure required by law, regulation or court order), relevant industry standards and policies, to investigate potential violations of legal provisions, regulatory rules or our Website Policies, as well as to protect the rights, property and safety of our Company, users and third parties.

Who Is Our Audience?

We do not seek or knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of eighteen (18). If we become aware that, either by mistake or misrepresentation, we have inadvertently collected personal information from individuals under this age, we will take immediate steps to delete the data as soon as possible.

Do We Share Your Personal Data with Third Parties?

Short answer? Only when necessary.

At Forest + Tree, we work with trusted partners – including production teams, IT specialists, and market research firms – to bring projects to life. These partners may access and/or process your personal data strictly in accordance with our instructions and under our responsibility.

In the event of a business transition – such as a merger, acquisition or restructuring – your personal data may be transferred as part of the process. Should such a change occur, Forest + Tree will make every effort to notify you via email or other appropriate channels regarding the change in control of your personal data. You will also be provided with a clear choice to exercise your rights, including the option to request data deletion if desired.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website (and newsletters) may contain links, banners or references (collectively referred to as “links”) to third-party websites, platforms or applications that are not controlled by Forest + Tree. These links are provided for your convenience only. Similarly, you may access our Website via links found on external third-party websites that are beyond our control.

Please be aware that these third-party websites may collect and process your personal data for their own purposes. Forest + Tree does not guarantee, endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information they provide, the quality of their services or how they handle and protect personal data. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party website before sharing your personal information, as their policies may differ significantly from ours.

How Long Do We Retain Your Personal Data?

At Forest + Tree, we retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by Greek law.

The duration of data retention is determined based on the following criteria:

1. The duration of our relationship with you.
2. The time required to comply with legal obligations that apply to our company.
3. The period deemed necessary to protect our legal position, such as in the case of regulatory audits or the defense of legal claims.

Once the applicable retention period expires, we take the necessary steps to securely delete or anonymize your data in accordance with industry best practices.

How Do We Keep Your Data Safe?

Our security protocols include advanced technical safeguards and strict organizational measures designed to prevent data breaches. However, while we continuously enhance our security, no system is entirely foolproof and, therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against individuals attempting to bypass security measures or disrupt data transmissions over the internet.

Please also note that these safeguards do not extend to personal data you choose to share in public spaces, such as community websites or social platforms.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right, inter alia, to access your personal data, request correction or deletion of your data, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances, exercise your right to data portability, where applicable, withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing, file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (in Greek: “Αρχή Προστασίας Δεδομένων Προσωπικού Χαρακτήρα”), if you believe your rights have been violated.

If you have any questions, concerns or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us by sending an email to info@forestandtree.gr.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Forest + Tree reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time, at its sole discretion. Any updates or modifications will be clearly displayed on this webpage, along with the date of the latest revision.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about any changes. By continuing to use our website and services after a revised version has been published, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted the updated terms.

Last updated: 17.03.2025