Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 08/04/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how P2P Lab (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://p2plab.org.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your data transparently, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable EU and national laws.
1. Who We Are
P2P Lab is a research collective based in Ioannina, Greece. Our website serves as an informational platform about our work, projects, and partnerships.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited information through the use of third-party tools, such as:
- Google Analytics – for analyzing traffic patterns and improving the website experience.
- Facebook Pixel (if enabled) – for measuring the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
We do not use contact forms or collect personal data directly through our website.
3. Newsletter Subscription
We offer an optional newsletter subscription, which is managed through a third-party provider (e.g., Mailchimp or similar). Any data submitted through the newsletter form is handled under that provider’s privacy policy. We do not store or process subscription data on our website.
4. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with the site
- Optimize website performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Where legally required, we will provide a cookie banner to manage your preferences.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate interests – for the use of analytics tools to improve website performance.
- Consent – for any marketing tracking tools like Facebook Pixel and for newsletter sign-up (managed by third parties).
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except for trusted third-party services (such as Google Analytics and email service providers) used to operate our website and communications. These providers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Some of these providers may be located outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@p2plab.org
8. Data Retention
We retain anonymized analytics data for up to 26 months. No personally identifiable data is stored through the website directly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, such as for newsletter subscription or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us: