Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mount Athos: Traveler's Guide. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect the following personal data:

• Contact Form Submissions – When you submit a message through our contact form.
• Prayer Requests – When you submit names or prayers to be read by the monks.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To improve our website by understanding visitor interactions.
• To process prayer requests and ensure they are read and prayed for.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use only one essential cookie:

• i18nextLng – Stores your preferred language to provide a better browsing experience.
• We do not use Google Analytics, tracking cookies, or third-party advertising services.

5. User Accounts & Data Storage

We do not create or store user accounts. We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary for processing prayer requests.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates the following third-party services:

• OpenStreetMaps – For interactive maps.
• Google Maps – For map visualization.
• GraphHopper – For routing and isochrone calculations.
• Public Transport Schedules – Data sourced from official agencies.

These third parties may have their own privacy policies, which you should review.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal data.
• The right to restrict processing.
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: mount.athos.org@gmail.com