{"id":3,"date":"2026-04-13T00:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmichaelides.cy\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-06-27T21:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T18:15:51","slug":"%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%b9%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%81%cf%81%ce%ae%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmichaelides.cy\/en\/%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%b9%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%81%cf%81%ce%ae%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h6>\r\n<p>Last updated: 27\/06\/2026<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This Privacy Policy describes how the website drmichaelides.cy (hereinafter \"the Website\") collects, uses, processes, and protects the personal data of visitors and patients (hereinafter \"the User\"), in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU 2016\/679) and Cypriot legislation.<\/p>\r\n<p>1. Data Controller<\/p>\r\n<p>The data controller for the personal data collected through this website (drmichaelides.cy) is Dr Erineos Michaelides, General Surgeon, based at Evangelistria Medical Centre, 1 Michael Giorgalla Street, 1095 Nicosia, Cyprus. For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at info@drmichaelides.cy.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>2. What Data We Collect<\/p>\r\n<p>\u039c\u03ad\u03c3\u03c9 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b1\u03c2, \u03b5\u03bd\u03b4\u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bb\u03bb\u03ad\u03be\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03b8\u03b1 \u03b4\u03b5\u03b4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03b1:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Contact details (name, email, phone number) that you voluntarily provide through the contact form\n\u2013 Technical browsing data (IP address, device\/browser type, pages visited) through website analytics tools\n\u2013 Data from cookies (see Section 7)<\/p>\r\n<p>Important clarification: This website does not collect, store or process medical or health data. Any medical information you may include in a message sent through the contact form remains \nconfidential and is used solely for the scheduling or preparation of your medical appointment, in accordance with medical confidentiality. Users are strongly advised not to send sensitive medical history, clinical details, or diagnostic tests through the Website's general contact forms.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>3. Purpose of Processing<\/p>\r\n<p>The data collected is used for the following purposes:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Responding to enquiries and appointment requests<br>\u2013 Improving the functionality and user experience of the website<br>\u2013 Statistical analysis of website traffic (anonymised data)<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/p>\r\n<p>The processing of your data is based on:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Your consent, when you complete and submit the contact form<br>\u2013 Our legitimate interest in improving and securing the website<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>5. Data Retention Period<\/p>\r\n<p>Contact details submitted through the form are retained for as long as necessary to handle your request, and are subsequently securely deleted, unless a legal obligation requires longer retention (e.g. medical records, should a doctor-patient relationship be established).<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties<\/p>\r\n<p>Your data is not sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes. It may be disclosed to:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 The website's hosting provider, solely for technical operational purposes<br>\u2013 Website analytics service providers (e.g. Google Analytics), subject to that provider's privacy terms<\/p>\r\n<p>In all cases, we ensure that third parties comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>7. Cookies<\/p>\r\n<p>This website uses cookies to improve its functionality and analyse website traffic. On your first visit, you will be asked for your consent via a cookie banner. You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>8. Your Rights<\/p>\r\n<p>Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Access the personal data we hold about you<br>\u2013 Rectify inaccurate data<br>\u2013 Erasure of your data (\"right to be forgotten\")<br>\u2013 Restrict processing<br>\u2013 Data portability<br>\u2013 Object to processing<\/p>\r\n<p>To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at info@drmichaelides.cy.<\/p>\r\n<p>You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection of Cyprus (www.dataprotection.gov.cy), if you believe that the processing of your data infringes the GDPR.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>9. Data Security<\/p>\r\n<p>We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>10. Changes to This Policy<\/p>\r\n<p>This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015\u2015<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>Terms of Use<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>1. Acceptance of Terms<\/p>\r\n<p>Access to and use of the website drmichaelides.cy constitutes full acceptance of these Terms of Use.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>2. Informational Nature of Content<\/p>\r\n<p>All content on this website, including descriptions of conditions, symptoms, and treatment approaches, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations, and under no circumstances \nreplaces personal medical examination, diagnosis, and treatment by a qualified physician.<\/p>\r\n<p>For any medical concern, we recommend contacting Dr Michaelides or another appropriate physician directly. In case of a medical emergency, \ncontact Emergency Medical Services immediately (199 \/ 112) or visit your nearest Accident &amp; Emergency Department.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>3. Intellectual Property<\/p>\r\n<p>All content on this website (text, images, logo, design) is the intellectual property of Dr Erineos Michaelides, unless otherwise stated, and is protected under applicable intellectual property law. Reproduction, distribution, or modification of this content without prior written permission is prohibited.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>4. Limitation of Liability<\/p>\r\n<p>Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the content on this website. 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