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Introduction
 

The Company trading under the name “PLASTIKA THRAKIS PLASTICS HOLDINGS S.A.” and the distinctive title “THRACE PLASTICS CO S.A.” (hereinafter referred to as “the Group” or/and “Thrace Plastics) considers the security and protection of your personal data as its highest priority, regardless of the capacity in which you communicate or cooperate with the company, such as, but not limited to, website visitors, former or current customers, users of its services, employees, suppliers, or collaborating third parties.

This privacy policy outlines how Thrace Plastics, and its group companies collect and process your personal data and informs you about your rights according to Law 4624/2019 on data protection and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Your personal data includes any information that can lead, either directly or in combination with others, to your unique identification or location as an individual. This category includes, but is not limited to, information such as your name, Tax Identification Number, social security number, physical and electronic addresses, landline and mobile phone numbers, banking/debit/prepaid card numbers, email addresses, evaluation details, internet search history (log files, cookies, etc.), and any other information that allows your unique identification in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2016/679) and the current Greek legislation and decisions of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA). Thrace Plastics Co. S.A. and the Thrace Group companies recognize that the protection of personal data is important to you and are committed to taking actions to protect your personal data accordingly.

As the Data Controller, we will always request the minimum required personal data for you to receive the services of Thrace Plastics Co. S.A. These include, as appropriate, name, surname, email address, phone number, passport/ID details, payment method which may include credit card information, postal address for billing or shipping an invoice or receipt for services rendered, as well as transaction-related details.
The collection of your personal data is almost always done for the execution of a transaction, primarily in your capacity as our customer and/or supplier and/or visitor to the corporate website. Thrace Plastics Co. S.A. retains your personal data only for as long as required by the contractual terms of each service, in conjunction with the applicable economic, tax, and other legislation, based on the respective purpose of processing, after which it anonymizes or deletes the data.

 

1.    Who we are

Thrace Group is a leading international Group of Companies, specialized in Technical Fabrics & Packaging Solutions production and distribution. Thrace Group is incorporated in Greece with headquarters at:
Marinou Antypa 20, 
17455 Alimos, Greece
Tel.Nr.:  +30 210 98 75000
www.thracegroup.com, [email protected]

 

2.    Personal Data of Minors

In general, for the execution of its activities, Thrace Plastics Group neither collects nor processes personal data of minors, nor provides information society services to individuals under the age of 15. It may process personal data of minors under the age of 15 based on their participation in events organized by Thrace Plastics; in such cases, we always obtain the explicit written consent of their parents.

 

3.    Legal Basis for Processing your Data

Thrace Plastics will process your information for at least one of the following legitimate processing purposes:
A.    For the signing and execution of a contract that exists between the two parties and the fulfillment of related contractual obligations.
B.    Because it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation such as fulfilling their tax and accounting obligations.
C.    To serve the legitimate business interests of the group, as well as the legitimate interests of third parties. Legitimate interest is when there is a business or commercial reason to use your information. Even then, this use is in accordance with your fundamental rights, for example:
•    To provide you with effective service and support from Thrace Plastics,
•    To operate video surveillance systems (CCTV) for the purpose of protecting individuals and the property of Thrace Plastics,
•    To respond to your requests,
•    To improve the security and usability of the Thrace Plastics website,
•    To conduct business transactions with you,
•    To inform you about the services provided by Thrace Plastics,
•    To record your complaints.
D.    Because you gave your consent to Thrace Plastics

If Thrace Plastics has received your valid consent, which you have freely provided, then the legality of the processing is based on that consent. You can revoke the consent-based processing at any time without affecting the legality of the processing that was based on the consent before it was withdrawn or revoked by you.

 

4.    Transfer of Data to 3rd Parties

In fulfilling contractual and legal obligations, your personal data may be provided to various departments and companies belonging to Thrace Plastics. Various service providers and suppliers may also receive your personal data in order for Thrace Plastics to fulfill its obligations and provide its services. These service providers and suppliers enter into contracts with Thrace Plastics, in which they commit to maintaining confidentiality and protecting the data in accordance with national data protection laws and the GDPR.

Thrace Plastics may transfer data about you for any of the reasons mentioned above or if required by law or because you have given your consent. All processors appointed by Thrace Plastics to process personal data on their behalf are contractually bound to comply with the provisions of the GDPR.

Based on the above, recipients of personal data may include, for example:
•    External consultants
•    System maintenance companies
•    Equipment installers
•    External accountants
•    Specialized IT support service providers, etc

 

5.    Transfers of Data outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”)

Your data may be transferred to third countries [i.e., countries outside the European Economic Area] in the context of Thrace Plastics' collaboration with companies they are associated with, for the execution of a commercial transaction or other transaction, or because you have given your consent for Thrace Plastics to proceed with this. Data controllers or processors in third countries are required to comply with European data protection standards and provide appropriate safeguards regarding the transfer of your data in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR.

 

6.    For how long your data is retained

Thrace Plastics will process and store your Personal Data for the entire duration of the business relationship between the two parties and as long as it is necessary to fulfill our contractual and legal obligations.
Thrace Plastics will delete your data:
•    When it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which this information was collected and processed.
•    Upon your request or objection to the processing, provided there are no legal reasons requiring us to retain this information.
•    When it is not necessary for compliance with legal obligations.
•    If the collection and processing of the data was based on your consent, after the withdrawal of your consent, without affecting the legality of the processing based on the consent before it was withdrawn or revoked by you.

 

7.    Automated decision and Profiling

In the performance of their business activities, Thrace Plastics does not use automated decision-making processes. They may process certain aspects of your data in order to initiate a business relationship with you.

 

8.    How we use your personal data for marketing activities

Thrace Plastics may process your personal data to inform you about products and offers that may be of interest to you or your business.
The personal data processed by Thrace Plastics for this purpose consist of information provided and data collected when using group services. Thrace Plastics may use your personal data to promote their services to you only if they have your consent or if they believe they have a legitimate interest to do so.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes, including profiling.

 

9.    Your data protection rights

You have the following rights regarding the personal data that Thrace Plastics keeps about you:

A.    To access your personal data. This allows you, for example, to receive a copy of the personal data that Thrace Plastics holds about you and to check that they are processed lawfully. To obtain the relevant copy, you can contact the company at [email protected].
B.    To request the correction of the personal data held about you. This enables you to correct any incomplete or inaccurate data that Plastics Thrace holds about you.
C.    To request the deletion of your personal information (known as the 'right to be forgotten'). This allows you to ask Thrace Plastics to delete your personal data when there is no legitimate reason for them to continue processing it.
D.    To object to the processing of your personal data (known as the 'right to object') when Thrace Plastics relies on legitimate interest but there is something specific about your situation that makes you want to object to processing for this reason. If you object, Thrace Plastics will no longer process your personal data unless they can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms.
E.    You also have the right to object in cases where Thrace Plastics processes your personal data for direct marketing purposes. This also includes profiling, to the extent that it relates to direct marketing.
F.    If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, then Thrace Plastics will stop processing your personal data for these purposes.
G.    To request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. This enables you to ask Thrace Plastics to restrict the processing of your personal data, i.e., to use it only for certain circumstances, if:

  • It is not accurate,
  • It has been used unlawfully, but you do not want it to be deleted,
  • It is no longer needed, but you want it to be retained for use in potential legal claims,
  • You have already asked Thrace Plastics to stop using your personal data, but you are waiting for confirmation whether there are legitimate grounds for its use.

H.    To request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, to transmit this data to other organizations. You also have the right to request that your personal data be transmitted directly from Thrace Plastics to other organizations you will name (known as the right to data portability).
I.    To withdraw consent, you have given to Thrace Plastics regarding the processing of your personal data at any time. Please note that any withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
J.    To exercise any of your rights or if you have any other questions regarding our use of your personal data, you can contact the company at [email protected].

 

10.    Your Right to lodge a complaint

Before you lodge your complaint, you must address Thrace Plastics, exercising your rights as provided by the GDPR. If your requests are not satisfied, or if you believe that the response from Thrace Plastics is not as it should be, you have the right to lodge your complaint through Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) ( www.dpa.gr).

 

11.    Personal Data Security

Thrace Plastics has trained and responsible personnel who recognize the importance of protecting privacy and all your personal information. To this end, they have appropriate security policies and use suitable technical and operational tools, such as data encryption, firewalls, access level establishment, personnel authorized to carry out processing, staff training, and periodic privacy audits.
Any partner who has access to the above information uses it solely to serve the above purposes. Thrace Plastics shares the information you provide to us exclusively in the ways described in the existing Privacy Policy.

 

12.    Cookies Policy

Thrace Plastics website uses 'cookies.' These are online tools for collecting and analyzing information that are necessary for the functioning of the website. Please see the Thrace Plastics cookie policy for more information about cookies (https://www.thracegroup.com/gr/en/cookies-policy/) 

 

13.    Privacy Policy Statement

The present Policy was published by Thrace Plastics on 30/9/2022 and is subject to periodic improvement and revision. Any changes to this Policy shall apply to the information collected from the date of publication of the revised version, as well as to the existing information we hold. Your use of the website following the publication of changes implies your acceptance of those changes.
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