1. Introduction

This website is owned and operated by Eleni (Ellie) Passakos, HR Strategist, People & Culture Leader and creator of the Human Element™ framework, operating as an independent professional under the name HR Human Element™.

This Privacy Policy describes how this website collects, processes, stores and protects your personal data when you visit and use the services offered here.

All data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679), Greek Law 4624/2019, and all other applicable legislation.

2. Data Controller

Name: Eleni (Ellie) Passakos

Trading as: HR Human Element™

Address: Athens, Greece

Contact Email: info@hr-humanelement.com

Website: http://www.hr-humanelement.com

3. What Data This Website Collects

3.1 Data you provide directly

When you get in touch via the contact form, email or phone, or when you register for training programmes or a newsletter, this website may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company / organisation name
Job title / role
Content of messages you send
Any other information you choose to share

3.2 Data collected automatically

When you browse this website, the following data may be collected automatically:

IP address
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Cookie and similar technology data
Referral source

4. Purpose & Legal Basis of Processing

a) Service Delivery

To respond to enquiries and provide HR Consulting, HR Strategy, Organizational Transformation, Leadership Development and Training services.

b) Legitimate Interests

To improve this website, analyse traffic and ensure system security.

c) Consent

To send newsletters, educational materials or promotional communications, only where you have given your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time with no retroactive effect.

d) Legal Obligations

To comply with applicable legislation.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function
Analytics/performance cookies: Help understand how the website is used (e.g. Google Analytics)
Functional cookies: Store your preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

Contact data: up to 3 years from the last interaction
Client data (agreements, invoices): up to 10 years under tax legislation
Newsletter data: until consent is withdrawn
Analytics cookies: 12–26 months (depending on the provider)

7. Sharing Data with Third Parties

Your personal data is never sold, rented or traded. It may be shared only with:

Service providers (website platform, email marketing tools, video conferencing) – under data processing agreements
Competent authorities or courts – where required by law
Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers) – under confidentiality obligations

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

Where third-party tools transfer data outside the EU/EEA (e.g. Google Analytics, Mailchimp), appropriate safeguards are ensured in accordance with Articles 46–47 of the GDPR (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Your Rights

Right of access: Receive a copy of your data
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure: Delete data where there is no lawful basis for processing
Right to restriction of processing
Right to data portability
Right to object: Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
Right to withdraw consent: At any time, with no retroactive effect

To exercise any of your rights, please contact: [contact email]. A response will be provided within 30 days.

10. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data, including SSL encryption and restricted access controls.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external sites (e.g. LinkedIn, training platforms). I am not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

12. Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)

If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the HDPA:

Website: http://www.dpa.gr

Telephone: +30 210 6475600

Email: contact@dpa.gr

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this website with the date of the latest revision.

14. Contact

Eleni (Ellie) Passakos – HR Human Element™

Email: [please insert your email]

Website: [please insert your URL]

Last revised: April 2026