Privacy Policy

Introduction

Christos Mentis ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Newsletter Subscription: Email address and optionally your first name
• Contact Form: Name, email address, subject, and message content
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage data via Google Analytics (only with your consent)
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and analytics cookies (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
• Legitimate Interest: Responding to contact form inquiries (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
• Contract Performance: Delivering requested content or services

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletter updates about new books and content
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Email Service Provider (Resend): For newsletter delivery
• Google Analytics: For website analytics (with your consent, data processed in USA)
• Vercel: Website hosting provider (data processed in USA and EU)

International Data Transfers: Some of our service providers are based in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact Form Messages: Up to 3 years for correspondence records
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie Consent Preferences: Stored locally until cleared or updated

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter or cookies at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@christosmentis.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or the cookie settings button (bottom-right corner of the page).

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please read our Cookie Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.