Privacy Policy

The Municipality of Amathounta is committed to protecting your personal data. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), this Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use, process, store, disclose, and protect it, as well as the rights available to you as a data subject.

Personal Data

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, postal address, telephone number, or other identifying information.

What Personal Data We Collect

Accessing the Municipality's website does not generally require the collection of personal data. However, certain services may require you to provide personal information in order to process your request or provide a service.

Depending on the service you use, we may collect:

  • Information submitted through online forms, including enquiries, complaints, tax and fine payments, and other transactions.

  • Payment-related information for online transactions.

  • Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter.

  • Website usage and visitor statistics.

  • Information collected through cookies.

  • Technical information about your device, browser, and website usage.

  • Social media account information when you communicate with us through social media platforms.

The Municipality collects only the personal data necessary for the specific purpose for which it is processed, in accordance with the principle of data minimisation.

Protection of Minors

The Municipality does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent. Should such information be identified, it will be deleted as soon as reasonably possible.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed only for lawful purposes connected with the Municipality's statutory duties and the provision of public services. Where required by law, processing is based on your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Consent is not required where processing is necessary:

  • For the performance of a contract.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

  • To protect vital interests.

  • To perform a task carried out in the public interest or under official authority.

  • For the legitimate interests pursued by the Municipality, where these are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

Disclosure of Personal Data

The Municipality does not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose personal data to third parties.

Personal data may only be shared:

  • Where necessary for the delivery of services through authorised service providers.

  • Where required by law or by competent public authorities.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised Municipal employees and approved service providers who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Data Security

The Municipality applies appropriate technical, organisational, and physical security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable legislation and the Municipality's legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the processing of your personal data.

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.

  • Request restriction of processing.

  • Object to the processing of your personal data.

  • Receive your personal data in a portable format.

  • Not be subject solely to automated decision-making, including profiling.

Requests relating to your personal data should be submitted in writing to the Municipality's Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Contact Details

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
CPBROS LTD (geevo®) – Christodoulos Papadopoulos

Email: dpo@amathounta.org.cy

Address:
42 Stavraetou tou Machaira Street
4104 Agios Athanasios
Limassol, Cyprus

The Municipality will respond to valid requests within 30 days, unless an extension is permitted under the GDPR. Identity verification may be required before processing your request.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection of Cyprus.

The processing of personal data is governed by this Privacy Policy, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable Cypriot and European Union legislation. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.

Last Updated: 10 September 2019