Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how Kornephoros Vorthyeos collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you engage with our investment education services.
1 Information We Collect
When you interact with our investment education platform, we collect information that helps us provide personalized learning experiences and maintain our services effectively.
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact details including name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Educational background and investment experience level for course recommendations
- Communication preferences and learning goals
- Payment information processed through secure third-party processors
- Feedback, testimonials, and correspondence you share with us
Automatically Collected Information
Our website automatically collects technical information to improve functionality and user experience, including device information, IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns on our educational platform.
2 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information exclusively to deliver educational services and maintain our relationship with you as a learner or potential client.
| Purpose | Information Used | Legal Basis |
| Course delivery and support | Contact details, educational preferences | Contract performance |
| Communication about programs | Email, phone, communication preferences | Legitimate interest |
| Website improvement | Usage data, technical information | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | All relevant personal data | Legal obligation |
We never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes unrelated to our educational services. Your data helps us create better learning experiences and maintain the quality of our investment education programs.
3 Data Sharing and Third Parties
We work with carefully selected service providers to deliver our educational programs effectively. These partnerships are governed by strict data protection agreements.
Service Providers We Work With
- Email marketing platforms for course communications and updates
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Learning management system providers for course delivery
- Analytics services to understand website usage and improve user experience
- Customer support tools to assist with inquiries and technical issues
All third-party providers must meet our data protection standards and are contractually obligated to protect your information. We only share the minimum amount of data necessary for them to provide their services.
4 Your Rights Under Irish and EU Law
As an Irish company, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Ireland's Data Protection Act 2018. You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information.
Your Data Protection Rights
- Access: Request copies of your personal data and understand how we process it
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information in specific situations
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We'll respond within one month and won't charge you unless your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.
5 Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Technical Security Measures
Our security framework includes SSL encryption for all data transmission, secure hosting with regular backups, multi-factor authentication for staff access, and regular security audits of our systems and processes.
Administrative Safeguards
We limit access to personal information to employees who need it for their work, provide regular privacy training for our team, and maintain incident response procedures for any potential data breaches.
While we take extensive precautions, no system is completely secure. We continuously update our security practices and will notify you promptly of any significant security incidents affecting your personal data.
6 Data Retention and Storage
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
| Course enrollment records | 7 years after completion | Educational certification requirements |
| Marketing communications | Until you unsubscribe | Ongoing communication consent |
| Website analytics | 26 months | Google Analytics standard retention |
| Payment information | 7 years | Irish tax and accounting requirements |
Your data is stored securely in Ireland and the European Economic Area. When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information unless we're legally required to keep it longer.
7 Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our educational resources.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies that make our website function properly
- Analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior and improve our content
- Preference cookies to remember your settings and choices
- Marketing cookies to show you relevant information about our courses
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
8 International Data Transfers
While we primarily store data within Ireland and the EU, some of our service providers may transfer your information internationally. We ensure these transfers meet strict European data protection standards.
Any international transfers are protected by adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other mechanisms approved by the European Commission. Your data protection rights remain the same regardless of where your information is processed.
9 Children's Privacy
Our investment education services are designed for adults aged 18 and over. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent.
If we discover we've collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we'll delete it immediately. Parents who believe we may have information about their child should contact us directly.
10 Policy Updates and Changes
We review and update this privacy policy regularly to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or privacy practices. Significant changes will be communicated clearly to all users.
This policy is effective from February 15, 2025. Previous versions are available upon request for reference and compliance purposes.
We'll notify you of material changes via email or prominent website notice at least 30 days before they take effect, giving you time to review the updates and understand how they might affect you.
Privacy Questions and Complaints
We're committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions about how we handle your personal information.
If you're not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie