Privacy Policy

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

Last updated: January 2026

 

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

APIRA
Registered address: Urbacher Weg 82C, Cologne, Germany
Email: iosif.koutsoumbidis@apira.eu
Website: https://apira.eu

APIRA processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable national data protection legislation.

2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This Privacy Policy describes how APIRA collects, processes, stores, and protects the personal data of users who visit or interact with the website https://apira.eu or who communicate with APIRA for informational or business purposes.

This policy applies exclusively to data collected through the Company’s website and related communications.

3. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA

3.1 Data Provided by the Data Subject

APIRA may process the following personal data when voluntarily provided by the data subject:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company name and professional role (where applicable)

  • Any information included in messages or inquiries

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When users visit the website, APIRA may automatically collect technical data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages visited and referring URL

Such data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

APIRA does not knowingly collect special categories of personal data.

4. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING

Personal data is processed solely for lawful and specific purposes, including:

Purpose Legal Basis (GDPR)
Responding to inquiries and communications Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest
Providing information about services Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest
Website operation, security, and maintenance Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest
Website analytics (where applicable) Article 6(1)(a) – Consent
Compliance with legal obligations Article 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation

Where processing is based on consent, such consent may be withdrawn at any time.

5. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

  • Communication and inquiry data: up to twenty-four (24) months

  • Technical and security logs: retained for a limited and proportionate period

Once no longer required, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

Under the GDPR, data subjects have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of personal data

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to the contact details provided in Section 11.
The exercise of these rights is free of charge unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.

7. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

APIRA implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Data transmitted through the website is protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption.
Despite these measures, absolute security of data transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed.

8. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

APIRA does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit personal data.

Personal data may be disclosed only to:
a) Public authorities, where required by law
b) Legal and professional advisors, courts, or authorities for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
c) IT and hosting service providers acting under confidentiality and data protection obligations

Personal data is not transferred outside the European Union unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. MINORS

The website is intended for users aged sixteen (16) years or older.
APIRA does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If such data is identified, it will be deleted without delay.

10. COOKIES

APIRA uses cookies to ensure website functionality and improve user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on the user’s browser.
By continuing to browse the website, users consent to the use of cookies.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings at any time.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal data, or the exercise of your rights, please contact:

APIRA
Registered address: Urbacher Weg 82C, Cologne, Germany
Email: iosif.koutsoumbidis@apira.eu
Website: https://apira.eu