Privacy Policy for Skipper and Crew Greece

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to Skipper and Crew Greece. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you provide when using our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit skipperandcrew.gr.

Skipper and Crew Greece operates in full compliance with Greek Law 4624/2019 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679). All personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, transparently, and exclusively for legitimate purposes.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Crew Users

Name and basic identification details
Contact information (email, phone number)
Professional information (CVs, resumes, experience, certifications, skills)
Profile photos or other media uploaded by the user
Any additional information voluntarily provided through the platform

1.2 Employers

Company or individual name
Contact details
Job listings and recruitment-related information
Billing and payment information (processed via secure third-party providers)

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, and device information
Log data and usage activity
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and maintain the job board platform
To enable crew members to create profiles and apply for jobs
To allow employers to publish job listings and review candidates
To provide internal communication tools between users
To process payments for premium services
To prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorized activity
To improve platform performance and user experience
To send service-related notifications and updates (marketing only with consent)

3. Access to Crew Data & Visibility Levels

Access to personal data is strictly controlled in accordance with the principles of data minimization and purpose limitation.

Visitors (not logged in)
May view only basic, non-sensitive professional information. No contact details, CV files, or private data are accessible.
Registered users without an active profile
Have access only to limited public information.
Registered Employers with an active subscription
May access extended professional information of crew members solely for recruitment purposes. Contact details (email, phone) are not publicly visible and are shared only:
- through internal platform messaging, or
- after a job application or explicit action by the crew member
Crew Members
Maintain full control over their profile data and visibility settings.

Skipper and Crew Greece does not provide unrestricted, automated, or bulk access to crew personal data.

4. Purpose Limitation & Prohibited Use

Crew personal data is processed and made available exclusively for recruitment and employment-related purposes.

Employers are strictly prohibited from:

Collecting or exporting data in bulk
Storing CVs or personal data outside the platform
Using data for marketing, resale, or database creation
Using data for competitive services or third-party platforms
Training AI systems or performing data mining

Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or termination of access and may lead to legal action.

5. Technical & Organizational Safeguards

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:

Role-based access control
Controlled visibility of sensitive information
Access logging and monitoring
Protection against automated scraping and abuse
Encrypted connections and secure authentication

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential cookies – required for platform functionality
Performance cookies – used to improve services
Marketing cookies – used only with user consent

Users may manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

7. Data Security

Personal data is stored on secure servers and accessed only by authorized users. Continuous monitoring is applied to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restriction of processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@skipperandcrew.gr

9. Employer Responsibility

Employers accessing the platform acknowledge that they act as authorized recipients of personal data and are obligated to process such data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Skipper and Crew Greece reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access in cases of misuse or violation of this policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review their policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on this page.

12. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: info@skipperandcrew.gr

12. Ownership

This website is operated by:
Legal Business Name: Konstantinos Charalampos Theofilis tou Georgiou
Trade Name: Skipper and Crew Gr
Business Address: Naousa Thesi Kampos, Naousa Parou, South Aegean 84401, Greece