The website www.aboutpeople.gr is an online platform providing corporate information about the company’s activities, the possibility to register on the site, participate in surveys (online or others, e.g., personal interviews, surveys at a central location/CLT), and be rewarded for participation. Rewards/incentives are offered to members of the site* through a points collection system, which can be redeemed for gift cards.
Note: References to “members”, registration, survey participation, rewards, or points redemption do not apply to visitors of the English version of the website.
The brand “aboutpeople” belongs to the survey website of the company “ABOUTPEOPLE RESEARCH AND DATA S.A.” with the trade name “ABOUTPEOPLE S.A.,” headquartered in Greece, located in Kallithea Attica, Syngrou Avenue 166, postal code 17671, VAT number 800697986, tax office KEFODE Attica, General Commercial Registry (GEMI) number 137060703000, legally represented by Petros Ioannidis, son of Charalambos.
ABOUTPEOPLE S.A. is one of the largest independent market research and polling companies in Greece. It is also a member of ESOMAR, the World Association of Public Opinion Research (WAPOR), and the Hellenic and European Market Research Associations (SEDEA). It follows quality assurance procedures certified by the Quality Control of Data Collection of Market Research and Polling Companies (PESS).
ABOUTPEOPLE S.A., as the data controller of the website members’ data*, recognizes the importance of implementing effective personal data protection measures, as this protection is vital to maintain the trust of the individuals we communicate with in the context of our research.
Note: References to “members’ data” do not apply to visitors of the English version of the website.
Aboutpeople has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), whom you can contact directly at dpo@aboutpeople.gr or through the contact form on www.aboutpeople.gr by writing “DPO” in your message.
This data protection policy aims to set the framework for processing personal data collected via the website. Please read it carefully to fully understand how your personal data is processed and the measures we take to protect it.
The purpose of the panel is the collection (with incentives through a points reward program) and statistical processing and analysis of data relating to the attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of natural persons (data subjects) for the specific purpose of each survey commissioned by our clients. We process your personal data mainly for:
Note: Survey invitations, registration, panel management, and points redemption apply only to registered members of the Greek version. Visitors of the English site are not included.
Aboutpeople, in accordance with its legal and ethical obligations, limits the personal data collected and processed to those appropriate, relevant, and absolutely necessary for the website’s operations as described below.
Categories of personal data we may collect and process include:
More specifically, the following data corresponds to the website functions:
Note: Items marked with *** apply only to registered members of the Greek version. Visitors of the English site are not included.
Personal data is collected and processed based on your free, specific, explicit, and fully informed consent to create a profile on the website to participate in surveys conducted electronically (self-administered) or face-to-face (focus groups or interviews).
Note: This applies only to registered members of the Greek version; English version visitors do not create profiles or participate in surveys.
Before giving your consent, you are informed of the collection and processing purpose, data types collected, recipients, and your rights. You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending a simple declaration to info@aboutpeople.gr.
We may also process your personal data where required by EU or national law or where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Aboutpeople adopts and applies the following principles of personal data processing:
Note: References to the panel and surveys apply only to registered members of the Greek version; English version visitors do not participate in surveys or panel activities.
We keep your personal data with your consent for as long as required to fulfill the processing purpose and comply with the Quality Control Regulation (PESS), i.e., participation in surveys and website support as described in the Terms of Use.
Note: “Member” refers only to registered users of the Greek version. Visitors of the English site are not included.
Note: Items marked with *** apply only to registered members of the Greek version. Visitors of the English site are not included.
Types of surveys described in Terms of Use:
Note: Surveys apply only to registered members of the Greek version.
Personal data is processed in a manner ensuring appropriate security, protecting against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage, using appropriate technical and organizational measures (“integrity and confidentiality”).
Data is stored in data centers (cloud datacenters) within the European Union.
We implement suitable technical and organizational measures, such as:
Note: Staff access for reward delivery applies only to members of the Greek version.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
To request access to your personal data, submit your request in writing via the email or postal address below, including the email used to register and your full name.
Note: Registration applies only to members of the Greek version; English version visitors do not have accounts.
For questions about the data protection policy or data collection practices, contact info@aboutpeople.gr. You may also contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr).
This data protection policy is governed by EU and Greek law. Any disputes will be subject to the courts of Athens. aboutpeople also fully complies with the ESOMAR code of conduct and the SEDEA Quality Control Regulation.
Within the applicable legal framework, aboutpeople reserves the right to amend any terms of this privacy policy at any time without notice. We recommend reviewing this page periodically before participating in our panel.
Note: Participation in the panel applies only to registered members of the Greek version; English version visitors do not take part in the panel.
