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Nicosia,

Limassol,

Larnaca

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Dr. George Hearing Centers

Privacy Policy or www.drgeorgehearingaids.com

This website collects certain Personal Data from its users.

Owner and Data Controller

Types of Data Collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this website collects, either independently or through third parties, are: Cookies, Usage Data, First Name, and Email Address.

For detailed information on each type of Personal Data collected, please refer to the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or to specific explanatory texts provided prior to the data collection. Users may provide Personal Data voluntarily, or in the case of Usage Data, it may be collected automatically during website use.

Unless otherwise specified, all data requested by this website is mandatory. Failure to provide this data may result in the inability to access or use the services offered. In cases where this website explicitly states that certain data is not mandatory, users are free to withhold that data without affecting the availability or functionality of the service. Users uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are encouraged to contact the Owner.

The use of Cookies or other tracking tools by this website or third-party service providers is primarily for providing the requested service. Additional purposes are outlined in this document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through this website, and they confirm that they have obtained the necessary consent from the third party to provide their data to the Owner.

Mode and Place of Data Processing

Processing Methods

The Owner employs appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the Data. Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT tools, following organizational procedures and methods strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, certain individuals within the Owner's organization (eg, administrators, sales, marketing, legal, system administrators) and external parties (eg, third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) may have access to the Data if necessary, as Data Processors. An updated list of these parties can be requested from the Owner at any time.

Legal Basis of Processing

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following conditions applies:

  • Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
  • Provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations.
  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject.
  • Processing is related to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner.
  • Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

Users have the right to request clarification regarding the specific legal basis for processing their Personal Data.

Place

Data processing occurs at the Owner's operating offices and in other locations where parties involved in the processing are located.

Data transfers may involve sending User Data to a country other than their own. Users can learn more about the location of such transferred Data by referring to the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data. Users are also entitled to inquire about the legal basis and security measures involved in data transfers to countries outside the European Union or to international organizations governed by public international law.

Retention Time

Personal Data is processed and stored for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The criteria for determining the retention period include:

  • Personal Data collected for the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User is retained until the contract is fully performed.
  • Personal Data collected for the Owner's legitimate interests is retained as long as needed to fulfill those purposes.
  • Personal Data may be retained for a longer period with the User's consent, as required by law, or upon order of an authority.

After the retention period expires, Personal Data is deleted, and certain user rights, such as the right to access, rectify, or erase data, cannot be enforced.

Purposes of Processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its services, as well as for the following purposes: Analytics, Contacting the User, and Displaying content from external platforms. Users can find detailed information about these processing purposes and the specific Personal Data used in the respective sections of this document.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Analytics

The services in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic to track User behavior.

Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google uses the collected Data to track and examine the use of this website, prepare reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services. Google may also use the Data to personalize its advertising network's ads.

Personal Data collected: Cookies, Usage Data.

Place of processing: Ireland. Privacy Shield participant.

Contacting the User

Contact Form

By filling in the contact form with their Data, users authorize this website to use their details to respond to requests for information, quotes, or any other kind of request as indicated by the form's header.

Personal Data collected: Email address, First Name.

Mailing List or Newsletter

By registering on the mailing list or for the newsletter, the User's email address will be added to the contact list for receiving email messages containing information of a commercial or promotional nature concerning this website.

Personal Data collected: Email address, First Name.

Displaying Content from External Platforms

This service allows users to view content hosted on external platforms directly from this website and interact with them. This type of service may collect web traffic data even when Users do not use it.

Google Fonts (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google Ireland Limited that allows this website to incorporate specific content into its pages.

Personal Data collected: Usage Data, various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Place of processing: Ireland. Privacy Shield participant.

User Rights

Users have certain rights regarding their processed Data, including:

  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Objecting to processing of Data.
  • Accessing their Data.
  • Verifying and seeking rectification.
  • Restricting the processing of their Data.
  • Having their Personal Data deleted or transferred to another controller.
  • Filing a complaint.

Detailed information on how to exercise these rights is provided in the sections below.

Details About the Right to Object to Processing

Users may object to the processing of Personal Data on various grounds, as specified in this document.

How to Exercise These Rights

Users can exercise their rights by contacting the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests are free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as soon as possible, within one month.

Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing

Legal Action

The Owner may use the User's Personal Data for legal purposes in court or during legal proceedings related to the use of this website or its services. The User acknowledges that the Owner may be required to disclose Personal Data upon request of public authorities.

Additional Information About User's Personal Data

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this website may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

System Logs and Maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this website and third-party services may collect files that record interactions with this website (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as IP Addresses) for this purpose.

Information Not Contained in This Policy

More details regarding the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time using the contact information provided at the beginning of this document.

Handling “Do Not Track” Requests

This website does not support “Do Not Track” requests. Users can refer to the privacy policies of third-party services used to determine whether they honor "Do Not Track" requests.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time. Users will be informed of changes on this page and, if feasible, via contact information provided. It is recommended to check this page frequently for updates. Should changes affect processing based on the User's consent, new consent may be collected as required.

Definitions and Legal References

  • Personal Data (or Data): Any information that allows for the identification of a natural person.
  • Usage Data: Information collected automatically through this website.
  • User: The individual using this website.
  • Data Subject: The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
  • Data Processor (or Data Supervisor): The entity processing Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
  • Data Controller (or Owner): The entity determining the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
  • This Application: The means by which User Personal Data is collected and processed.
  • Service: The service provided by this website.
  • European Union (or EU): References to the EU include all current member states and the European Economic Area.
  • Cookies: Small sets of data stored in the User's device.

Legal information

This privacy policy is based on provisions of various legislations, including Art. 13/14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). This policy applies exclusively to this website unless otherwise stated within this document.

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    Maria Dimitriou

    Service Officer


    Maria Dimitriou is originally from Aradippou and is a Service Officer at our Centers in Larnaca.

    With over 18 years of experience in the hearing aid industry, Maria is a key member of our team and is responsible for the smooth operation of our Center and for the impeccable service of our customers in Larnaca. Some of her responsibilities are: maintenance and cleaning of hearing aids, scheduling appointments, invoicing, processing payments as well as receiving supplies and hearing aids.

    Maria always tries to make others smile and feel comfortable, while at the same time providing them with all the necessary information before their appointment.

    What makes Maria special is her kindness, her kindness and her authenticity.

    She likes traveling and shopping.

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? George Clooney
    • What is your favorite movie? Hachiko: The story of a dog 
    • What is your favorite meal? Spaghetti - Μακαρόνια
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? The Caribbean
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Authentic 

    Elena Petrou

    MSc
    Office Manager

    Elena was born and raised in Nicosia.

    She loved languages ​​from a young age.

    During her studies, she lived for a semester in Andalusia where she learned and loved the Spanish language and culture.

    She came into contact with Cypriot Sign Language through her friends and in recent years she joined a mixed choir of hearing and deaf people.

    Her daily duties include greeting clients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, assisting clients with sponsorship issues, ordering and receiving supplies, as well as checking the cleaning and maintenance of patients' hearing aids.

    In her free time, she enjoys exercising, painting, crafts, and listening to podcasts.

    Her favorite quote is "If you don't get the answer you're looking for, change the question!"

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Noam Chomsky
    • What is your favorite movie? The Secret in Her Eyes (Argentina, 2009)
    • What is your favorite meal? My mom's stuffed peppers!
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Latin America
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Responsible

    Lucas Antoniadis

    MSc
    Sales and Marketing Officer

    From Limassol, he considers himself a citizen of the world. 

    He deals with many different issues, serving customers at the reception, monitoring the company's performance, planning marketing and sales development activities, as well as developing the company's online presence. 

    Holder of a degree in Marketing from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from CIIM – UoL. He joined our Centers in 2017 after over 10 years of experience in the fields of Marketing, Sales and Management.  

    In his free time, he spends time with his family and dogs and enjoys the sea.

    He tries every day to be a better version of himself.

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Family & friends
    • What is your favorite movie? Hachiko: The story of a dog 
    • What is your favorite meal? Beef Stew with Spaghetti 
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? French Polynesia  
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Hardworking and team-oriented 

    Despina Stavri

    MSc
    Operations and Advertising Manager

    He was born and raised in Sotira, Famagusta and now lives permanently in Larnaca.

    He studied in America and holds 2 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics and Applied Mathematics from Murray State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

    Despina joined our team in 2011 and is the Operations and Advertising Manager. She ensures the smooth operation of our Centers, resolves daily issues that arise, implements advertising campaigns, and supports the needs of the people who visit us. 

    She enjoys attending seminars on marketing, business administration and self-improvement. She dedicates her free time to her family and her only son. She loves books, good company and good red wine.

    Favorite phrases he uses daily are: May we have health and everything will be possible and the obvious is not obvious to everyone.

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Keanu Reeves
    • What is your favorite movie? Matrix
    • What is your favorite meal? Whatever my mom makes!!!
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Cruise to Alaska
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Sincere

    Vania Agathokleous

    HAD, B.Sc.
    Hearing aid technician

    Vania Agathokleous was born in Limassol and raised in Pissouri. She is a fully trained Hearing Aid Technician. She joined our Centers in 2021 after 5 years of experience as a Speech Therapist. She works as a Hearing Aid Technician at DR GEORGE Hearing Centers in Limassol and Larnaca.

    She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the European University of Cyprus and completed her training as a Hearing Aid Technician.

    She is constantly updated on the most modern methods of selecting, applying and adjusting hearing aids and restoring hearing, continuing her education by attending seminars.

    She loves her job because it helps people bring back the sounds of life, making their everyday lives better. She listens to the needs of each individual and, based on their own desires, suggests the best solutions for better hearing and improved quality of life. Seeing a smile on their face when they hear the beautiful sounds of life again fills her with satisfaction.

    In her free time, Vanya relaxes by horseback riding. On weekends, she loves to go for shopping therapy.

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Hippocrates
    • What is your favorite movie? prison Break 
    • What is your favorite meal? Seafood pasta
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Maldives
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Cheerful and happy 

    Haris Antoniou

    HAD, B.Sc.
    Hearing aid technician

    Haris was born and raised in Limassol, in the Municipality of Ypsonas. He studied in Nicosia and currently resides in Arediou village in the Nicosia district with his wife and child.

    As a hearing aid specialist, he participated in many seminars and conferences in Cyprus and abroad.

    Part of his work is hearing testing, the selection and adjustment of hearing aids, as well as audiological and technical support in accordance with international scientific practices.

    The best part of his job, as he says, is helping his fellow human beings. His favorite quote is: "The obligation of every human being is to give back to the world at least the equivalent of what he has received from it."

    He enjoys spending his free time with his family, is involved in sports by practicing martial arts, reads self-improvement books, and loves watching documentaries and podcasts online.

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Bruce Lee
    • What is your favorite movie? ROCKY
    • What is your favorite meal? Souvlaki Sieftalies with pickles
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan, Okinawa
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Sincere

    Dr. George Panayiotou

    Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
    Clinical Audiologist,
    CEO

    Dr. George Panayiotou was born and raised in Kiti, Larnaca.

    He is a highly trained and highly respected Clinical Audiologist with over 20 years of experience in restoring hearing for all ages. After completing his training in the USA, he returned to Cyprus and founded DR GEORGE Hearing Centers, one of the largest audiology service networks in Cyprus. Under his leadership, DR GEORGE Hearing Centers in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca have gained an excellent reputation for providing audiology services with branded hearing aids.

    Dr. George Panayiotou holds a PhD in Clinical Audiology from East Tennessee State University, where he was distinguished as the student with the best performance in the doctoral program.

    He holds a professional certification from the American Speech-Language-Assistant Association (ASHA) and training and certification certificates from American and European hearing aid companies.

    He is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) of Great Britain.

    Dr. Panayiotou trained and worked at the Presvyterian Ear Institute, the Ear Associates Clinic, the Mountain Home Veterans Hospital, and the Watauga ENT and Greenville ENT Otolaryngology Clinics in the United States of America.

    Although his free time is limited, he enjoys spending time with his family and his beloved son. He is involved in gymnastics, cycling, carpentry and enjoys listening to Podcasts.

    His favorite quote is, "Only the strong survive."

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Steve Jobs
    • What is your favorite movie? Matrix
    • What is your favorite meal? Souvlaki
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alaska
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Reliable

    Dr. George Panayiotou

    Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
    Clinical Audiologist,
    Managing Director

    Dr George Panayiotou was born and raised in Kiti, Larnaca.

    He is a highly accomplished Clinical Audiologist with over 20 years of experience in treating people with hearing loss of all ages. After completing his training and qualifications in the US, he returned to Cyprus to establish DR GEORGE Hearing Centers, one of the largest networks of private audiology clinics. Under his leadership, the three clinics operating under the brand name DR GEORGE Hearing Centers, gained a stellar reputation for providing premium hearing health services with branded hearing aids.

    Dr. George holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Audiology from the East Tennessee State University, United States of America.

    He holds a professional degree from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

    He is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Royal Public Health Association (RSPH) of Great Britain.

    Dr. George has been trained and worked at the Presbyterian Ear Institute, Ear Associated Neurological Clinic, Mountain Home Veterinary Hospital, Watauga ENT and Greenville ENT Otolaryngology Clinics in the United States.

    Although his free time is quite limited, he loves spending time with his family and beloved son. He is fond of fitness and especially cycling. He also enjoys carpentry and listening to podcasts.

    His favorite quote is, “Only the strong survive”

    • If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Steve Jobs
    • What is your favorite movie? The Matrix
    • What's your favorite meal? Souvlakia (kebab)
    • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alaska
    • If your colleagues could choose one word to describe you, what would it be? Reliable