Legal policy & information page

This page outlines the legal policy that governs the use of this website, including copyright protection, acceptable use, and privacy practices. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the terms of the legal policy as described below.

DMCA Policy

Effective Date: 21-11-2025

I respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same in return. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), I will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement on this website.

 

How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on this site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice that includes:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  3. The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
  4. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Please send your notice to:

[email protected]
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request

 

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice that includes:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the removed content and its original location
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
  4. Your name, address, phone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of your local federal court

Repeat Infringers

I reserve the right to block or remove access to content and to terminate access for repeat infringers.

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 21-11-2025

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms:

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, images, graphics, and layout—is the property of Nikos Liakos unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission.

  1. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Copy, scrape, or republish content without permission
  • Use this site for unlawful or harmful purposes
  • Attempt to interfere with the site’s functionality or security
  1. External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

  1. Disclaimer

All content is provided for informational purposes only. I make no guarantees about accuracy, completeness, or outcomes. Use of this site is at your own risk.

  1. Changes

I reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21-11-2025

Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains what data I collect and how I use it.

  1. Data Collection

I may collect:

  • Your name and email address (if you contact me)
  • Anonymous usage data via analytics tools (e.g., page views, browser type)
  1. Use of Information

Collected data is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve site performance and content
  • Monitor traffic and user behavior (anonymously)
  1. Cookies

This site may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

  1. Data Sharing

I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.

  1. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting me at 

contact@[email protected]

GDPR Compliance

Data Controler
  1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Nikos Liakos
[email protected]

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

I process personal data only when one of the following lawful bases applies:

  • Consent: When you willingly provide information (e.g., contacting me by email or through a form).
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential site functionality, security, and anonymous analytics.
  • Legal Obligation: When information must be retained to comply with applicable law.

Depending on your interaction with the website, I may process:

  • Contact information you provide (name, email address)
  • Technical/analytics data (browser type, device, pages visited, IP anonymized)

No sensitive personal data is collected.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure the site works properly (essential cookies)
  • Analyze visitor traffic (analytics cookies)

Non-essential cookies will only be activated with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function correctly.

  • Contact form or email inquiries: up to 12 months, unless ongoing communication requires longer.
  • Analytics data: retained according to the policies of the analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled).

Data is not stored longer than necessary.

Some data may be processed by third-party tools used on this site, such as:

  • Website hosting provider
  • Analytics providers
  • Form or security plugins

These providers process data only on my behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.

If these providers store data outside the EU (e.g., the United States), they must comply with EU-approved data transfer mechanisms.

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access – request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate information
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object to Processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at the email above.

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no system is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

This GDPR section may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.