Privacy Policy & GDPR

1. Introduction

YLazarou Chartered Accountants ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors and clients in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), applicable national legislation, and other relevant privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, processed, stored, and protected when you access or use our website and related services. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• Processing means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
• Data Subject means the individual whose personal data is being processed.
• Website means the website operated by YLazarou Chartered Accountants at http://127.0.0.1:8002.
• Services means professional services we provide, including accounting, advisory, and related consultancy.

3. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

YLazarou Chartered Accountants
Leoforos Ellados 79
Paphos
Cyprus
Email: yplaza@cytanet.com.cy · Website: http://127.0.0.1:8002

4. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity and contact information — name, email address, telephone number, postal address, company name, and job title.
• Client and enquiry information — details you provide when contacting us, requesting services, or submitting forms on the Website.
• Technical information — IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, cookies, and usage statistics.
• Communication records — correspondence, meeting notes, and documents you share with us in the course of providing or requesting services.

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data through the Website unless you voluntarily provide such information and we have a lawful basis to process it.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for purposes including:

• Responding to enquiries and providing requested information about our Services.
• Delivering professional services to clients and managing the client relationship.
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website.
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
• Protecting our rights, preventing fraud, and ensuring security.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This Website uses a cookie consent banner on first visit. You can accept all cookies, choose essential cookies only, or reopen your preferences at any time via "Manage cookies" in the footer.

Non-essential analytics or marketing scripts are not loaded until you opt in. We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and monitor website performance. Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the operation of the Website, such as language preference and consent storage.
• Functional cookies — used to remember user preferences and settings.
• Analytics cookies — used to analyse website traffic and improve our services.
• Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant content or measure advertising effectiveness, where applicable.

You may configure your browser settings to disable cookies, although certain features of the Website may become unavailable.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity — processing required to perform a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Consent — processing based on consent you have provided, such as for non-essential cookies or marketing communications.
• Legitimate interests — processing necessary to operate our business, improve services, and protect the Website, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligations — processing required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or professional standards.

8. Sharing of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website or delivering Services, including hosting providers, email services, IT support, and professional advisers. We may also disclose information to regulators, courts, or authorities where required by law.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

9. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory retention requirements. Enquiry data is typically retained for a limited period unless a client relationship is established.

11. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data and obtain a copy.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Data portability, where applicable.
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at yplaza@cytanet.com.cy.

12. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

13. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

YLazarou Chartered Accountants
Leoforos Ellados 79
Paphos
Cyprus
Email: yplaza@cytanet.com.cy

Last updated: 2026