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Last updated: July 2026

Who we are

RE-ATHENS is an independent editorial platform covering architecture, food, stays, and culture in Athens and the Athenian Riviera. We are based in St.Moritz & Zurich, Switzerland. For data-related enquiries, contact us at hello@re-athens.com.

What data we collect

We collect only what is necessary to operate the site:

  • Contact form submissions — name, email address, and message content you choose to send us.
  • Newsletter sign-ups — email address only.
  • Usage data — analytics data including pages visited, session duration, and traffic source, collected via Google Analytics 4 and Vercel Analytics to understand how the site is used. Google Analytics assigns a pseudonymous identifier via a browser cookie; IP addresses are anonymised before processing.

How we use it

  • To respond to enquiries sent via the contact form.
  • To send the RE-ATHENS newsletter if you have subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
  • To improve the site based on anonymised usage patterns.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-party processors

We use the following third-party services that may process data on your behalf:

  • Google Analytics 4 — collects pseudonymous session and traffic data. Data is processed by Google LLC. Google acts as a data processor under a Data Processing Agreement. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Vercel Analytics — cookieless, aggregated traffic analytics. No personal identifiers are stored.
  • Resend — transactional email delivery. Your email address is shared with Resend solely to deliver emails you have requested.

Legal basis (GDPR)

We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interest (operating the site and responding to enquiries) and consent (newsletter subscriptions). You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Data retention

Contact form data is retained only as long as necessary to address your enquiry. Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 24 months.

Your rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (dpa.gr).

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@re-athens.com.

Cookies

RE-ATHENS uses the following categories of cookies:

  • Functional cookies — strictly necessary for the site to operate. These cannot be declined.
  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) to measure traffic and usage patterns. These are set only after you accept cookies via the consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or via the banner.

We do not use advertising or targeting cookies. Analytics cookies are processed with IP anonymisation enabled.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date.