Effective Date: November 1, 2022
Last Updated: September 25, 2026
Who We Are
The Planet Greece is a Greece-focused hiking, outdoor, and travel website available at https://theplanetgreece.com.
The Planet Greece provides hiking guides, route information, outdoor and travel information, photographs, videos, and related content.
Our Contact Details
Contact person: Evgenia Mataragka, otherwise known online as “The Planet Greece”
Email: info@theplanetgreece.com
Website: https://theplanetgreece.com
Data Controller
For applicable data protection law, The Planet Greece is the data controller responsible for personal data processed through this Website.
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data may be sent to info@theplanetgreece.com.
Introduction
Thank you for visiting The Planet Greece.
Content published on this Website reflects our experiences, observations, research, and opinions and is provided for general informational, educational, hiking, outdoor recreation, and trip-planning purposes.
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information. However, information can become inaccurate or outdated, and we make no guarantee that information published on the Website will always be complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for your particular circumstances.
Please read this Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Hiking and Outdoor Activities Disclaimer, Cookie Policy, and applicable disclosures carefully.
Where consent is required for processing personal data or using non-essential cookies or similar technologies, consent will be requested separately through the Website’s consent mechanism.
PRIVACY POLICY
What Personal Data May We Collect?
Personal data means information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. It does not include information that has been rendered anonymous so that an individual is no longer identifiable.
Depending on how you use the Website, we may process:
- Identity Data – such as your name or username when voluntarily provided through a form or comment.
- Contact Data – such as your email address and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data – such as your IP address, browser and device information, operating system, referring website, and other technical information associated with accessing the Website.
- Usage Data – information concerning how you use and interact with the Website where such information is collected in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
- Communication Data – information contained in messages, inquiries, comments, or other communications you send to us.
How We Collect Personal Data
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- submit a contact form;
- send us an email or other communication;
- leave a comment;
- subscribe to an email service, if offered; or
- otherwise communicate with us.
Providing personal data is generally voluntary. However, if information is necessary to respond to a request or provide a requested service, we may be unable to do so without that information.
Information Collected Automatically
Certain Technical Data may be collected through server logs, cookies, security systems, and similar technologies when you access the Website.
This may include IP addresses, browser and device information, referring pages, pages accessed, and dates and times of requests.
Where consent is legally required for cookies or similar technologies, the relevant technologies are used only after the required consent has been obtained.
How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data only where we have an appropriate lawful basis under applicable data protection law.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include consent, performance of a contract or steps taken at your request, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, securing, and protecting the Website.
We may process information:
- to operate and maintain the Website;
- to respond to inquiries and comments;
- to provide information or services requested by you;
- to maintain Website security and prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and unauthorized access;
- to understand Website usage and measure performance where required consent has been obtained;
- to support affiliate attribution and monetization where applicable and subject to applicable consent requirements;
- to maintain appropriate business records; and
- to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers to operate, host, secure, analyze, maintain, and provide functionality for the Website.
Depending on the services actually used and how you interact with the Website, these providers may process information such as IP addresses, browser/device information, Website requests, form submissions, or usage information.
Third-party services may include:
- website hosting and technical services;
- security and spam-prevention services;
- Google Analytics or other analytics services;
- contact-form services;
- embedded video or mapping providers;
- social-media or content-embedding services;
- backup and optimization providers; and
- affiliate networks and providers.
Third parties process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable law.
We do not sell your personal information.
Google Analytics
Where Google Analytics is used, it may process information about Website usage, including pages visited, referring sources, and interactions with the Website.
Analytics cookies and other non-essential tracking technologies are used subject to applicable consent requirements.
Affiliate Partners
The Website may contain affiliate links to third-party businesses and services.
When you interact with an affiliate link, the relevant provider or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to identify the referral and attribute an eligible purchase or booking to The Planet Greece.
Where such technologies require consent, they are used in accordance with the cookie consent choices made by the Website visitor.
Affiliate relationships may include Amazon Associates, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Viator, DiscoverCars, and other partners identified on the Website.
Affiliate relationships may change over time.
Embedded Content
Articles may contain embedded videos, maps, images, articles, or other third-party content.
Embedded third-party content may collect information, use cookies or similar technologies, and monitor interaction with the content, subject to applicable consent requirements.
When you leave The Planet Greece or interact with a third-party service, that provider’s privacy policy and terms apply.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside Greece or the European Economic Area (“EEA”).
Where required by applicable law, transfers outside the EEA are made subject to an appropriate transfer mechanism, which may include an adequacy decision by the European Commission, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for participating organizations, Standard Contractual Clauses, or another legally recognized safeguard.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures may include encrypted HTTPS connections, Website security measures, access controls, backups, software updates, and malware or malicious-traffic protection.
However, no Internet transmission, computer system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, although we take reasonable measures to protect personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security or that a security incident or personal data breach will never occur.
If a personal data breach occurs, we will assess and handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law, including applicable notification and communication obligations.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet applicable legal, accounting, security, reporting, and record-keeping obligations.
Contact-form and email communications may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.
Comments and associated metadata may be retained for as long as necessary to maintain and moderate Website discussions and recognize previously approved commenters.
Technical and security information may be retained for periods reasonably necessary to secure the Website, investigate incidents, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
Cookie retention periods are described in our Cookie Policy.
Your Data Protection Rights
Where the GDPR applies, you may have rights including:
- Access – to obtain information about personal data processed about you and, where applicable, a copy;
- Correction – to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected;
- Erasure – to request deletion in circumstances provided by law;
- Restriction – to request restriction of processing where applicable;
- Data portability – to receive applicable personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
- Objection – to object to certain processing, including processing based on legitimate interests where applicable; and
- Withdrawal of consent – to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
Requests may be sent to info@theplanetgreece.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
Sensitive Personal Data
We do not intentionally request special categories of personal data through the Website.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through public comments, contact forms, or other Website features unless it is genuinely necessary for your communication.
If such information is voluntarily provided, it will be handled in accordance with applicable law and this Privacy Policy.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use personal data collected through the Website to make solely automated decisions that produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, provide Website functionality, understand Website usage, and, where applicable, support affiliate or advertising functions.
Cookies that are strictly necessary for operation of the Website may be used without consent where permitted by law.
Analytics, advertising, affiliate, and other non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used only where the required consent has been obtained.
Where a cookie consent banner is provided, visitors can accept or reject non-essential cookies or manage their preferences. Consent can subsequently be changed or withdrawn using the Website’s cookie preference mechanism.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings.
For more detailed information about the cookies and similar technologies used on the Website, including their purposes, providers, and retention periods, please see our Cookie Policy.
AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER
The Planet Greece participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on the Website are affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make an eligible purchase, reservation, or booking, The Planet Greece may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
The Planet Greece may participate in programs including:
- Amazon Associates;
- Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program;
- GetYourGuide Partner Program;
- Viator Partner Program; and
- DiscoverCars Partner Program.
Affiliate relationships may change over time.
Some recommendations are based on our personal experiences. Other products, accommodations, equipment, tours, or services may be included based on research, location, features, availability, reputation, or relevance to an article.
The presence of an affiliate link does not mean that we have personally purchased, used, tested, stayed at, or participated in every product or service mentioned.
We do not control affiliate providers. Prices, availability, descriptions, specifications, booking conditions, cancellation/refund policies, safety information, and other terms are determined by the relevant provider and may change without notice.
Check the provider’s current information and terms before purchasing or booking.
HIKING & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DISCLAIMER
Important Safety Notice
Hiking, mountaineering, scrambling, climbing, trail running, cycling, swimming, and other outdoor activities involve inherent and sometimes unpredictable risks. These risks may result in serious injury, illness, property damage, rescue costs, permanent disability, or death.
Information published by The Planet Greece is provided for general informational and trip-planning purposes only.
It is not professional mountain-guiding, rescue, medical, fitness, meteorological, navigation, legal, or safety advice.
Publication of a route on The Planet Greece does not constitute a representation or guarantee that the route is safe, open, accessible, correctly marked, suitable for you, or free from hazards.
Trail and Mountain Conditions Change
Trail and mountain conditions can change rapidly and without notice.
Routes may become:
- damaged or washed out;
- overgrown;
- rerouted;
- closed or restricted;
- poorly marked or completely unmarked;
- obstructed by fallen trees, rockfall, snow, ice, flooding, landslides, or other hazards; or
- inaccessible because of weather, wildfire, road conditions, land-management decisions, or other circumstances.
Signs, trail markers, bridges, water sources, refuges, roads, access points, transportation services, and other facilities may be changed, removed, damaged, closed, or unavailable after our visit or after an article was published.
Conditions encountered by a reader may therefore be substantially different from those experienced by us.
Weather and Natural Hazards
Outdoor activities may expose you to hazards including extreme heat or cold, sudden weather changes, thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, snow, ice, fog, flooding, wildfire, rockfall, unstable or loose terrain, steep slopes, cliffs, exposed sections, river crossings, falling trees, animals, insects, dehydration, heat illness, hypothermia, and other natural or human-made hazards.
Weather forecasts can also be inaccurate or conditions can change more rapidly than forecast.
You are responsible for obtaining current weather information and evaluating conditions before and during an activity.
GPS, Maps, Coordinates and Navigation
GPS tracks, maps, coordinates, elevations, distances, directions, route descriptions, and other navigation information published on The Planet Greece are provided as general guidance only.
We do not guarantee their accuracy, completeness, or continued validity.
GPS devices, smartphones, mapping applications, satellite navigation, digital maps, and downloadable tracks can contain errors, lose signal, show inaccurate locations, differ from the actual trail, or fail completely.
Never rely solely on The Planet Greece, a GPS track, a mobile phone, or any single electronic navigation source for your safety.
Use appropriate navigation skills, equipment, maps, current local information, and your own judgment.
Distances, Elevations, Hiking Times and Difficulty Ratings
Distances, elevations, hiking times, and difficulty ratings are estimates.
Results can vary because of the route followed, measuring device or application, individual fitness and experience, pace, elevation, terrain, temperature, weather, navigation, trail conditions, equipment, rest periods, and other circumstances.
Descriptions such as easy, moderate, difficult, challenging, family-friendly, beginner-friendly, or similar terms are general descriptions and are inherently subjective.
They are not a guarantee that a route is safe, easy, appropriate, or achievable for you or another person.
Your Responsibility
You are responsible for deciding whether any hike, route, destination, or outdoor activity is appropriate for you.
Before setting out, you should independently assess:
- your health and physical condition;
- fitness and experience;
- navigation skills;
- technical ability;
- equipment and clothing;
- weather;
- trail and mountain conditions;
- daylight available;
- water and food requirements;
- emergency options;
- local restrictions and official warnings; and
- the capabilities of everyone in your group.
Where appropriate, consult official authorities, current weather services, mountain refuges, local organizations, qualified guides, or other reliable current sources.
Carry suitable equipment, adequate food and water, appropriate footwear and clothing, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and emergency supplies appropriate for the route and conditions.
Do not undertake a hike merely because it appears on The Planet Greece or because we completed it successfully.
If actual conditions differ from the information on the Website, conditions deteriorate, or the activity exceeds your abilities, use your own judgment and prioritize safety, including changing your plans or turning back.
Medical and Fitness Considerations
Nothing on The Planet Greece constitutes medical or fitness advice.
Outdoor activities may place significant demands on the body. Individuals differ in health, fitness, experience, tolerance of heat or cold, mobility, and other characteristics.
If you have concerns about whether an activity is appropriate for your health or physical condition, seek appropriate professional advice before undertaking it.
Children, Pets and Groups
The appearance of a route on The Planet Greece does not mean it is suitable for children, pets, inexperienced hikers, or every member of a group.
Parents, guardians, pet owners, group leaders, and individual participants are responsible for determining whether an activity is appropriate for those in their care or group.
Emergency Situations and Rescue
The Planet Greece does not provide emergency, rescue, guiding, or monitoring services.
Do not rely on this Website for assistance during an emergency.
If an emergency occurs, contact the appropriate emergency or rescue service and follow instructions from the competent authorities.
Users are responsible for considering emergency planning, communications, insurance, rescue arrangements, and potential rescue or medical costs appropriate to their activities.
Assumption of Risk
By choosing to participate in a hike or other outdoor activity described, depicted, or mentioned on The Planet Greece, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks and that conditions may differ from those described on the Website.
You remain responsible for evaluating the available information, current conditions, your abilities, and the risks involved before deciding whether and how to proceed.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, participation in hiking and other outdoor activities is undertaken at your own risk.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
ACCURACY & CHANGES TO INFORMATION
We make reasonable efforts to research and update our content, but we do not guarantee that Website information is complete, current, accurate, or error-free.
Information can change after publication, including:
- trail routes and markings;
- road and access conditions;
- official restrictions and closures;
- weather and environmental conditions;
- transportation and ferry schedules;
- accommodation availability;
- opening hours;
- admission prices;
- regulations;
- emergency information;
- telephone numbers and websites; and
- products and services offered by third parties.
Always verify information that is important to your safety, travel arrangements, finances, or decisions with an appropriate current and authoritative source before relying on it.
THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS, SERVICES & WEBSITES
Links to third-party websites, maps, applications, accommodations, tours, equipment, transportation services, or other products and services are provided for information and convenience.
The Planet Greece does not control those third parties and does not guarantee their availability, accuracy, safety, quality, reliability, security, or performance.
Your dealings with third parties are subject to their own terms, policies, conditions, and applicable law.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Planet Greece does not accept liability for losses or damages arising from reliance on Website information or participation in activities described or mentioned on the Website where such liability may lawfully be excluded or limited.
This includes, to the extent permitted by applicable law, losses arising from outdated or inaccurate route information, changing trail or weather conditions, navigation errors, third-party information, transportation changes, closures, interruptions, or other circumstances outside our reasonable control.
The Planet Greece does not guarantee that the Website, its content, GPS tracks, maps, coordinates, route descriptions, hiking times, difficulty ratings, links, or other information will always be complete, accurate, current, available, uninterrupted, or suitable for a particular purpose.
Nothing in this Website, these Terms, or this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
DATA BREACHES & SECURITY INCIDENTS
The Planet Greece takes reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data.
However, no website, Internet transmission, hosting environment, computer system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We therefore cannot guarantee that unauthorized access, cyberattacks, software vulnerabilities, service-provider incidents, accidental disclosure, or other security incidents will never occur.
If we become aware of a personal data breach, we will assess the incident and take the steps required by applicable data protection law. Where legally required, this may include notifying the competent supervisory authority and affected individuals.
Nothing in this section limits any rights or remedies that individuals have under applicable data protection law.
BLOG COMMENTS
Comments represent the views of the individuals who post them and do not necessarily represent the views of The Planet Greece.
We reserve the right to moderate, refuse, edit, or remove comments that we consider spam, abusive, threatening, defamatory, unlawful, promotional, offensive, irrelevant, or otherwise unsuitable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Planet Greece is not responsible for opinions or information independently posted by third-party commenters.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated, original text, photographs, videos, graphics, GPS tracks, original maps, logos, and other original content created for The Planet Greece are owned by The Planet Greece and protected by applicable copyright and intellectual-property laws.
Third-party material remains the property of its respective owners and is used or displayed according to applicable permissions, licenses, terms, or law.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, or commercially exploit our original content without prior written permission except where permitted by applicable law.
You may link to our articles and quote brief portions for legitimate purposes provided appropriate credit and a link to the original page are provided.
APPLICABLE LAW
These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of Greece and applicable European Union law, without prejudice to mandatory rights and protections that may apply under applicable law.
Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts as determined by applicable law.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclaimer to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, services, or applicable legal requirements.
The “Last Updated” date will be revised when this document is materially updated.
CONTACT
Questions about this Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, or Disclaimer may be sent to:
Evgenia Mataragka
Email: info@theplanetgreece.com