Last updated: December 2025
Sappho Women (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use
womensfestival.eu (the “Site”) or engage with the International Eressos Women’s Festival.
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are (Data Controller)
Sappho Women
Skala Eressos 81105
Lesvos Island, Greece
VAT: EL800148580
Registered with the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports (No. 10112)
Email: contact@sapphowomen.org
Sappho Women acts as the data controller for the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
2. What personal data we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Identity and contact details (name, email address, phone number, address)
- Account information (login credentials, membership status)
- Transaction data (orders, payments, refunds)
- Participation information (festival attendance, applications, submissions)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, analytics data)
- Marketing preferences (newsletter subscriptions)
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data such as health information, political opinions,
or sexual orientation.
3. How we collect your data
We collect personal data:
- Directly from you (when you make purchases, create an account, submit forms, or contact us)
- Automatically (through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs)
- From trusted third parties (such as payment processors and email services)
4. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Process festival wristband purchases and related services
- Manage user accounts, memberships, and attendee details
- Communicate important festival and safety information
- Review and administer participation applications
- Provide customer support and respond to enquiries
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Send newsletters or updates where you have consented
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
5. Legal bases for processing
We process personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests (operating the festival and ensuring safety)
- Your consent (for marketing and non-essential cookies)
- Compliance with legal obligations
6. Sharing your data
We share personal data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and deliver the festival,
such as hosting providers, payment processors, email services, analytics, and security tools.
All service providers are required to process your data securely and in accordance with applicable data
protection laws.
7. International data transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Union or European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in line with GDPR requirements.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations
- Manage disputes or complaints
You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
9. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption,
secure hosting, and access controls. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard
your information.
10. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact
contact@sapphowomen.org.
We aim to respond within one month.
11. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the Site functions properly and to understand how visitors use it.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, our cookie consent tools.
12. Children
Our Site and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children
without appropriate consent.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated
revision date.
14. Contact and complaints
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at
contact@sapphowomen.org.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority:
https://www.dpa.gr