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Privacy Policy<\/span><\/h1>\n

Personal Data Management<\/span><\/h2>\n

Information About Personal Data<\/span><\/h3>\n

Learn about our Privacy Policy and how personal data is handled when using the website velocity-athensrentacar.gr.<\/span><\/p>\n

This Personal Data Processing and Protection Policy (hereinafter referred to as the \u201cPolicy\u201d) provides information about the collection, storage, processing, and use of your personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n

The business operating under the name Velocity Rent A Car (hereinafter referred to as the \u201cCompany,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d or \u201cus\u201d), based in Greece, with contact telephone number +30 6981353293 and email address athensvelocity@gmail.com, acts as the Data Controller and collects, stores, uses, and otherwise processes your personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What Is Personal Data?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The term \u201cpersonal data\u201d refers to information relating to individuals, such as their full name, postal address, email address, contact telephone number, and other information that identifies or may lead to their identification.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hereinafter, such information is referred to as \u201cPersonal Data\u201d or \u201cData.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What Is the Processing of Personal Data?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Processing of personal data means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data or sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means.<\/span><\/p>\n

Such operations include collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. What Data Do We Collect From You?<\/span><\/h3>\n

We ensure that we collect only the data strictly necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it is provided and use it exclusively for the purposes for which it was collected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Except for data that may be collected through cookies (please refer to our website’s Cookie Policy), the data is limited to information you explicitly provide for a specific purpose and, where required, with your consent.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also collect data when you visit our website, where permitted and in accordance with applicable consent requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.1. Identification Data: Such as first name, last name, father’s name, date of birth, driving licence details, and Tax Identification Number (TIN).<\/span><\/p>\n

3.2. Contact and Delivery Details: Such as postal address, email address, and telephone number.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.3. Payment Details: Such as credit or debit card information, PayPal details, and bank account number.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.4. Identification Information: Such as username and IP address.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. How Do We Use Your Data?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your data is processed either by specifically authorized personnel of our Company or through the Company’s information systems and electronic devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

In exceptional circumstances, processing may be carried out by third-party partners who are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and protection of your data and process it exclusively for the purposes for which it was provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, your data is processed to provide the following services:<\/span><\/p>\n

4.1. Providing Quotations: The Company processes your data to provide quotations for short-term or long-term car rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.2. Car Rental: The Company processes your data to fulfill its contractual relationship with you, including vehicle rental and related services such as maintenance, repairs, and vehicle replacement, compliance with legal obligations, and the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.3. Car Purchase: The Company processes your data to complete purchases of used vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.4. Legal Obligations: The Company processes your data to comply with its legal obligations, particularly those relating to tax, employment, and insurance legislation or vehicle insurance coverage under an active insurance policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.5. User Account Creation: The Company processes your data to provide account features and facilitate, for example, the conclusion of rental agreements or the purchase of products and services.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.6. Newsletter: If you wish, the Company offers you the opportunity to receive email updates about promotional and advertising activities, including new products or services, special offers, and the opening of new car rental locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.7. Information Services Through the Website: The Company provides information services to its customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.8. Customer Loyalty Programs: Through these programs, the Company offers various benefits, such as priority service, preferential parking spaces, discount vouchers, and promotional offers.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.9. Communication: The Company uses your data to respond to requests and inquiries submitted, for example, through its contact center and contact forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.10. Job Applications: The Company processes your data to assess your qualifications and skills for the position you applied for or another position within the Company and to contact you for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.11. Participation in Online Promotions and Competitions: The Company processes the information you provide when entering a competition, subject to your agreement, to organize the competition, notify you if you win, and deliver the prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.12. Participation in Online Market Research and Questionnaires: The Company processes information you provide when participating in online surveys, such as demographic information (age, income, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

You may choose to provide all or none of the requested information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Survey results are used exclusively to improve website functionality and to evaluate and improve the services provided to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. For What Purposes Do We Process Your Data?<\/span><\/h3>\n

We collect your data for purposes related to the products and services we provide, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

a) Evaluating your request for a quotation and entering into a rental agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

b) Managing the rental of your selected vehicle, including communication and updates regarding availability, performance of the rental agreement, maintenance, repairs, vehicle replacement and collection, delivery of necessary documents, management of financial obligations to the Company, and processing refunds.<\/span><\/p>\n

c) Complying with obligations imposed by applicable legislation, including employment, tax, and insurance laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

d) Monitoring, improving, and adapting our products and services to your preferences and choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

e) Sending information about the Company’s products and services by email.<\/span><\/p>\n

f) Assessing customer satisfaction, promoting our products and services, and sending newsletters.<\/span><\/p>\n

g) Evaluating job applications and CVs for potential employment with our Company.<\/span><\/p>\n

h) Communicating with you in connection with competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. What Is the Legal Basis for Processing Your Data?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your data is processed in accordance with:<\/span><\/p>\n