Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 14 October 2026
Welcome to startupbusiness.gr. This page explains the terms governing the use of our website and how we collect, use and protect the personal data you provide to us.
A. Terms of Use
1. Business Information
This website is operated by StartupBusiness, registered under the business name Panagiotis Striligas, son of Emmanouil (Στριλιγκάς Παναγιώτης του Εμμανουήλ), with General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) number 123125406000.
Addresses: 137 Tsimiski Street, 546 21 Thessaloniki, Greece · 44 Kifisias Avenue, 151 25 Marousi, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 2310 220 875 · +30 210 700 5739
Email: info@startupbusiness.gr
2. Use of the Website
Our website presents our services and publishes information relating to entrepreneurship, the economy, funding programmes and other related topics.
By accessing and using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or security.
Attempts to gain unauthorised access, distribute malicious content, automatically collect website content in violation of applicable legislation, or use the website in ways that infringe the rights of third parties are prohibited.
3. Informational Content and Funding Programmes
We make every effort to ensure that the information published on our website is clear, accurate and up to date. However, programme terms, application deadlines, eligibility requirements and funding availability may change following decisions by the relevant authorities.
The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only.
It does not constitute personalised tax, accounting, legal or investment advice, nor does it guarantee acceptance into any programme or approval of funding.
Before making any decisions, users should consult the latest official programme announcements and consider the circumstances of their individual situation.
4. Enquiries and Provision of Services
Submitting a contact form, sending an email or making another enquiry does not constitute the conclusion of a contract or automatically create an obligation to provide services.
The scope of services, fees and specific terms of any professional engagement are agreed separately following consultation with the interested party.
5. Intellectual Property
All original content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, layout and other materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property legislation.
Reproduction, modification, republication or commercial exploitation of such content without prior permission is prohibited, except where permitted by law.
Materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective rights holders.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to official organisations, mapping services, social media platforms or other external websites.
The content, availability and privacy practices of these external services are governed by their respective providers.
7. Website Availability and Liability
We may modify, suspend or temporarily discontinue certain website features for maintenance or technical reasons.
We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the website or that all published information will remain continuously up to date.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use whenever changes occur to our website, services or the applicable legal framework.
The date of the most recent update is displayed at the beginning of this page.
Greek law governs matters relating to the website, without prejudice to any mandatory rights users may have under applicable legislation.
B. Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing the personal data described in this Privacy Policy is StartupBusiness – Panagiotis Striligas, son of Emmanouil (Στριλιγκάς Παναγιώτης του Εμμανουήλ).
For any privacy-related enquiries, you may contact us at info@startupbusiness.gr, through the addresses listed above or by telephone.
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect and process the following information:
- Contact information: Details submitted through contact forms or email, including your full name, email address, telephone number, city and message content.
- Business information: Information provided when requesting an assessment, consultation or details about our services or funding programmes, including information about your business and specific enquiry.
- Newsletter information: Your email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
- Technical information: Data generated when visiting the website, including your IP address, access time, device and browser information, and cookie-related data according to your preferences.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information or unnecessary documents through general contact forms unless such information is required to address your enquiry.
3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Responding to Enquiries and Potential Cooperation
We use the information you provide to respond to your enquiries, assess the needs you describe and discuss potential professional cooperation at your request.
This processing is based on taking steps prior to entering into a contract or, depending on the nature of the enquiry, our legitimate interest in managing communications with prospective clients.
Providing Professional Services
Where a professional relationship is established, we process the information necessary to perform our contractual obligations and comply with applicable accounting, tax and other legal requirements.
Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send updates about funding programmes, articles and related news based on your consent.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting info@startupbusiness.gr.
Submitting a contact form does not automatically subscribe you to our newsletter.
Website Operation and Security
We process technical information necessary to maintain the security and proper operation of our website based on our legitimate interests.
Where optional analytics or advertising cookies are used, we request your prior consent.
4. Is Providing Personal Data Mandatory?
Fields marked as required in our contact forms are necessary for us to receive and respond to your enquiry.
If these fields are not completed, you may be unable to submit the form or receive an appropriate response.
Newsletter subscriptions and acceptance of optional cookies are not required to browse our website.
5. Who May Access Your Personal Data?
Access to personal data is restricted to individuals who need the information to fulfil the purposes described in this policy.
We may also engage third-party service providers, including hosting companies, email service providers, technical support providers, form management services and newsletter platforms.
These providers may process personal data on our behalf in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Personal data may also be disclosed to competent authorities or professional partners where required by law or necessary to provide a service you have requested.
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Transfers Outside the European Economic Area
Certain digital service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers take place, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
These may include adequacy decisions or appropriate contractual safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
You may request further information about international data transfers by contacting us.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
Contact Enquiries
Contact information is retained for the time necessary to review and respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, for subsequent relevant communication or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Professional Relationships
Where a professional relationship is established, relevant personal data is retained throughout the duration of the engagement and for any additional periods required by applicable legal obligations.
Newsletter Subscriptions
Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent, subject to the retention of strictly necessary information to demonstrate compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Cookies
Cookie retention periods depend on the type of cookie and the relevant service provider.
8. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for website functionality and security.
Other cookies may be used, where enabled, for website analytics, embedded content or advertising purposes.
Non-essential cookies are activated only after you have provided your consent.
You can accept or reject optional cookie categories and modify your preferences at any time through the website’s cookie settings.
You may also delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
When you follow a link to an external service, such as a mapping platform or social media network, you are directed to that provider’s environment, where its own privacy policy applies.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or unlawful processing.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet can guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may exercise the following rights, subject to the applicable legal requirements:
- Right to Information and Access: Request information about the personal data we process and obtain access to it.
- Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data where the legal conditions are met.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: Request restrictions on how your information is processed.
- Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data where applicable.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
We do not use information submitted through our forms for decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at info@startupbusiness.gr.
We will respond without undue delay and within the time limits established by applicable legislation.
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website functionality, data processing practices or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page, together with the date of its most recent update.