Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Smaro Sarchosi ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit smarosarchosi.com or sign up to receive my free resources and newsletter. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who I am

The data controller for this website is:

Smaro Sarchosi
Athens, Greece
Email: ssarchosi@gmail.com

2. What data I collect

I collect the following personal data when you sign up to my newsletter or submit the contact form:

• Email address — to send you free resources, updates, and my newsletter
• First name (if provided) — to personalise communications
• Message content — when you contact me via the contact form

I do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or data from minors under the age of 16.

3. Why I collect your data (legal basis)

I collect and process your data on the basis of your explicit consent, given when you tick the consent checkbox on my sign-up form. Specifically, I use your data to:

• Send you the free cheatsheets and tools you signed up for
• Keep you informed of new resources, tools, and updates
• Respond to messages you send via the contact form

4. How I store and protect your data

Your email address and name are stored securely with Kit (ConvertKit), my email marketing platform. Kit is GDPR-compliant and stores data on secure servers. You can read Kit's privacy policy at kit.com/privacy.

Contact form submissions are processed via Formspree, a secure form handling service. You can read Formspree's privacy policy at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

5. How long I keep your data

I will keep your data for as long as you remain subscribed to my newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted from my mailing list within 30 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

6. Your rights under GDPR

As a resident of the EU or EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — you can request a copy of the data I hold about you
• Right to rectification — you can ask me to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you can ask me to delete your data at any time
• Right to withdraw consent — you can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email I send you
• Right to lodge a complaint — you have the right to complain to your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at ssarchosi@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

This website does not currently use tracking cookies or analytics tools. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and you will be notified.

8. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at ssarchosi@gmail.com.