| Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 28, 2025

Who we are

The Greek Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.greekpress.ca (the “Website”). The Greek Press is owned and operated by Empiria World Inc., a Canadian corporation.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Ownership and Corporate Affiliation

The Greek Press is a media division of Empiria World Inc. As part of the Empiria World Inc. group of companies, The Greek Press operates within a broader ecosystem of affiliated divisions and platforms, including but not limited to:

  • Empiria Media

  • Empiria Events (empiria.events)

  • Empiria Greece (empiriagreece.com)

Any personal information or contact information collected through www.greekpress.ca is collected, processed, stored, and managed exclusively by Empiria World Inc. and its authorized personnel. Personal information is used only for legitimate business, editorial, communication, and operational purposes within Empiria World Inc. and is not sold, licensed, or transferred to unrelated third parties.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Information submitted through contact forms, article submissions, newsletter subscriptions, comments, event registrations, or inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website

  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and standard server logs.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Greek Press uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Analyze website traffic and user behaviour

  • Remember user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the Website.

How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through The Greek Press may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website

  • Respond to inquiries and communications

  • Manage newsletter subscriptions

  • Review, verify, and evaluate submitted content

  • Improve editorial content and user experience

  • Communicate information relevant to users’ interests

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

Personal information may be used across Empiria World Inc. divisions for communication and informational purposes consistent with the user’s interests and consent preferences.

Shared Use of Information Within Empiria World Inc.

Empiria World Inc. may use personal information collected through The Greek Press across its divisions solely to support editorial communication, cultural initiatives, events, and related informational content.

This shared use allows Empiria World Inc. to:

  • Maintain consistent and accurate communication

  • Reduce duplicate data collection

  • Deliver relevant content aligned with user interests

All divisions operate under the same privacy, confidentiality, and data protection standards.

Newsletters and Communications

Empiria World Inc. operates multiple newsletters across its divisions, including The Greek Press, Empiria Events, and Empiria Greece.

  • All newsletters may use a shared subscriber database managed by Empiria World Inc.

  • Each platform maintains its own editorial focus and communication stream

  • Subscribers may subscribe or unsubscribe from each newsletter individually, according to their interests

  • Unsubscribing from one platform does not automatically unsubscribe a user from other Empiria World Inc. newsletters

Every newsletter communication includes a clear unsubscribe option, allowing subscribers to manage their preferences at any time.

Article Submissions and Opinion Content

If you submit articles, opinion pieces, or other written content to The Greek Press:

  • Submission does not guarantee publication

  • Prior contact or verification may be required

  • If published, content will appear in the Opinion section

  • Contributors should not expect any form of compensation

  • Published content may be used in print, digital, archival, and affiliated platforms of Empiria World Inc.

  • The Greek Press and Empiria World Inc. retain permanent and irrevocable rights to published content.

Authors remain solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and originality of their submissions.

Comments and User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on the Website:

  • We collect the data shown in the comments form

  • IP address and browser user agent information may be collected for spam detection and moderation

  • Comments may be publicly visible

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion.

Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics tools

  • Email newsletter platforms

  • Spam detection services

  • Hosting and content delivery providers

These service providers process limited data only as necessary to perform their services and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Data Storage and Security

Empiria World Inc. takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss. While we strive to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to meet legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.

Your Rights Under Canadian Law (PIPEDA)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual limitations

Requests may be made by contacting us using the information provided below.

Children’s Privacy

The Greek Press Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or subscription management, please contact:

Empiria World Inc.
Operator of The Greek Press and affiliated divisions
Email: info@empiria.events
Website: www.greekpress.ca