Privacy Policy
Guidelines for using the Realista platform and how we protect your data.
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Introduction
At Realista LTD ("Realista," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website realista.gr (the "Site") and use our real estate services (the "Services").
This policy is designed to comply with European Union data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable Greek legislation.
Who is the Data Controller?
For the purposes of the GDPR, the Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:
Realista LTD
86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
Email: privacy@realista.gr
Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways: information you provide to us, information we collect automatically, and information from third parties.
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
- •Account Registration: Name, email address, password, and phone number when you create an account.
- •Profile Information: If you are a professional (agent/landlord), we collect your agency name, professional license number, and billing details.
- •Inquiries: When you contact an agent or landlord through our forms, we collect the message content, your name, and contact details.
- •User Content: Photos, property descriptions, and reviews you post to the Site.
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- •Usage Data: Pages you view, time spent on pages, and properties you "save" or "favorite."
- •Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect your precise location to show you nearby properties.
- •Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
- •Social Login: If you log in via Google or Facebook, we collect your name and email from those services.
- •Public Records: We may supplement property listings with data from public land registries or tax records.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes, relying on specific legal bases as required by EU law:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Provide Services: To display properties, manage your account, and process payments. | Contractual Necessity |
| Connect You: To send your inquiry to the specific estate agent or landlord you contacted. | Contractual Necessity / User Consent |
| Personalization: To recommend properties based on your search history (e.g., "Similar homes"). | Legitimate Interest |
| Marketing: To send you newsletters or property alerts you have subscribed to. | Consent (Opt-in) |
| Security: To detect fraud and ensure the security of our platform. | Legitimate Interest |
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we ensure a similar degree of protection by implementing at least one of the following:
- •We only transfer data to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the European Commission.
- •Where we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- •Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- •Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- •Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- •Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- •Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@realista.gr.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
- •Account Data: Retained until you delete your account.
- •Transaction Data: Retained for tax and accounting purposes as required by Greek law (typically 5-10 years).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- •Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to function.
- •Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- •Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.
For more detailed information, please view our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., mortgage lenders, moving services). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. These external sites are not operated by us, and we have no control over their privacy practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By email: privacy@realista.gr
By mail: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
Questions about our policies?
If you have questions about these terms or our privacy practices, our team is here to help.
Reach us at hello@realista.gr or +302821405888