Privacy Policy

Deos Finance Club

1. Introduction

Deos Finance Club (“we”, “our”, “the Club”) is a non-profit student-led finance and investing organization. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

When you:

Apply to become a member
Fill out contact forms
Subscribe to newsletters
Communicate with us

We may collect:

Full name
Email address
University / Academic information
Phone number (if provided)
Any additional information you voluntarily submit

b) Technical & Usage Data

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Process membership applications
Communicate with members and applicants
Provide updates regarding club activities and events
Improve website functionality and user experience
Ensure website security
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Performance of a legitimate interest (e.g., managing membership applications)
Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We may share data only when necessary:

With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email platforms)
If required by law or regulatory authorities

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Membership-related information may be retained for internal record-keeping purposes unless deletion is requested.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@deosfinanceclub.com

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

(If you use Google Analytics, add a specific clause here.)

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Deos Finance Club
📧 info@deosfinanceclub.com
📍 Athens, Greece