Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07/10/2026

The Association of Motor Vehicle Importers – Representatives (hereinafter referred to as “HAMVIR”) respects the privacy of visitors to the website seaa.gr and takes appropriate measures to protect personal data that may be collected during their browsing of the website.

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform visitors about how their personal data is collected, used and protected, as well as about the use of cookies and similar technologies.

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), the applicable Greek data protection legislation and the regulatory framework in force from time to time.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of personal data collected through the website is:

Hellenic Association of Motor Vehicle Importers – Representatives (HAMVIR)
Website: seaa.gr
Address: 13 Andrea Papandreou Street
Telephone: 210 6891400
Email: info@seaa.gr

For any matter concerning the protection of your personal data or for the exercise of your rights, you may contact us using the above contact details.

2. What Data Is Collected

When simply browsing the website, certain technical information may be collected, including, for example:

• the IP address of the device;
• the type and version of the browser;
• the type of device;
• the operating system;
• the date and time of access;
• the pages you visit;
• information concerning the way in which you use the website.

This data may be collected through cookies or other similar technologies, depending on the consent choices you have made.

3. Cookies

The website seaa.gr uses cookies and similar technologies for its operation, traffic measurement and, where selected by the visitor, the provision of third-party content or services.

When you first visit the website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Through this banner, you can:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject all non-essential cookies; or
• Configure your preferences separately.

Your cookie preferences are stored for a period of 180 days, after which you may be asked to provide your preferences again.

4. Google Analytics

With your consent to statistical cookies, the website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.

Google Analytics is used to understand how visitors use the website, including, for example:

• how many visitors use the website;
• which pages they visit;
• how long they remain on the website;
• which page or source they came from;
• as well as other aggregated statistics relating to the use of the website.

Google Analytics is activated only if the visitor has provided the relevant consent through the cookie banner.

Consent to statistical cookies may be withdrawn or modified through the website's cookie settings.

Google may process data in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms of service.

5. Google Tag Manager

The website uses Google Tag Manager, a Google service that enables the management and technical activation of various tags and technologies used on the website.

On website, Google Tag Manager has been installed on both the Greek and English-language pages.

Google Tag Manager is loaded only after the visitor has provided the required consent to statistical cookies, in accordance with the website's consent settings.

6. Google Maps and Third-Party Content

Certain pages of the website may display content or functionality provided by third parties, such as Google Maps.

The loading and use of third-party content may involve the processing of technical data or the use of cookies by the respective provider.

For this reason, the website provides a separate consent option for third-party content, including Google Maps.

If you do not provide the relevant consent, third-party content may not load or may not be available.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, the use of non-essential cookies and similar technologies is based on the visitor's consent.

Consent is freely given and may be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the proper and secure operation of the website, may be used without prior consent, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

8. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

HAMVIR does not sell, rent or otherwise make visitors' personal data available to third parties for commercial marketing purposes.

However, as part of the operation of the website, certain data may be processed by service providers used by the website, such as Google, for the provision of statistical analysis services or third-party content.

Such providers process data in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies and, where required, based on appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards.

9. Transfer of Data Outside the European Economic Area

Certain service providers used on the website may process data outside the European Economic Area.

In the event of such a transfer, it is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR and using the appropriate mechanisms and safeguards provided for under applicable law.

10. Data Retention Period

The retention period for data depends on the type and purpose of the processing.

The preferences selected through the cookie banner are retained for 180 days, so that you do not need to make the same selections on every visit.

Data collected through statistical analysis tools is retained for as long as required for the specific purpose and in accordance with the settings and retention policies of the respective services.

11. Data Security

HAMVIR takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, unauthorised access, alteration or unlawful processing.

Despite the security measures implemented, no transmission or storage of data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, and subject to the conditions provided for under applicable law, you have the right to:

• access your personal data;
• rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
• erase your data;
• restrict processing;
• object to processing;
• data portability, where applicable;
• withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, you may contact us using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable law.

13. Links to Other Websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

HAMVIR is not responsible for the content, personal data protection practices or use of cookies by such websites. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of each website you visit.

14. Changes to the Privacy Policy

HAMVIR reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy whenever required due to changes in legislation, services or the way the website operates.

The current version will be published on the website seaa.gr, indicating the date of the latest update.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact HAMVIR:

Hellenic Association of Motor Vehicle Importers – Representatives (HAMVIR)
Website: www.seaa.gr
Address: 13 Andrea Papandreou Street
Telephone: 210 6891400
Email: info@seaa.gr