Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Dimitrios Mikedis, ICT Director & Digital Transformation Leader, based in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Contact: dmikedis@hotmail.com

2. Data Collected

The site thearchon.eu is a static portfolio site. It has no contact form, user accounts, or e-commerce features.

The following data may be collected if you have given your consent:

• Analytics data via Google Analytics 4 (anonymised IP, pages visited, browser, device)
• IP address — automatically logged by Vercel servers for security and operational purposes

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

• Analytics (Google Analytics 4) — legal basis: consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). Processing only occurs if you accept cookies.
• Site operation (Vercel server logs) — legal basis: legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for the secure operation of the site.

4. Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 by Google LLC to understand site usage. Data is transferred to Google servers in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

IP anonymisation is enabled. You may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable tracking.

5. Vercel (Hosting)

The site is hosted on Vercel Inc. (USA). Vercel may temporarily log server logs (IP, user agent) for security and performance purposes. More information: Vercel Privacy Policy.

6. Retention Period

• Google Analytics data: 14 months (GA4 default)
• Vercel server logs: as per Vercel policy
• Cookie consent (localStorage): until you delete it from your browser

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Rectification of inaccurate data
• Erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights: dmikedis@hotmail.com

8. Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority: www.dpa.gr