PRIVACY & COOKIES NOTICE

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Last revised: 10 May 2026

 

1. Who we are

This website, energydatascientist.com (the "Site"), is operated by Spyros Giannelos trading as The Energy Data Scientist, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.

Contact details: Spyros Giannelos : spyros@energydatascientist.com

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, including the UK GDPR, Spyros Giannelos is the controller of personal data collected through this Site.

 

2. What this Site does

This Site is a professional information hub. It provides information about Dr Spyros Giannelos, his research, publications, course library, and links to external platforms where content, courses, and community services are hosted. This Site does not sell products, process payments, host courses, or require visitors to create accounts.

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3. Personal data we collect

Because this Site is informational in nature, the personal data we collect is limited to the following:

a) Technical and usage data When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, and general usage patterns.

b) Cookie and analytics data The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for security, core functionality, and, where enabled and accepted, analytics.

c) Correspondence data If you contact us directly by email, we will receive your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.

We do not intentionally collect payment data, account credentials, or special-category personal data through this Site.

4. How we use your personal data and our lawful bases

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We use personal data for the following purposes:

a) To operate, secure, and maintain the Site Lawful basis: legitimate interests

b) To understand how visitors use the Site and improve its content, structure, and performance Lawful basis: consent, where optional analytics cookies are used

c) To respond to direct enquiries and correspondence Lawful basis: legitimate interests and, where relevant, steps taken at your request before entering into a potential service relationship on an external platform

d) To comply with legal and regulatory obligations Lawful basis: legal obligation

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5. Cookies and analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies.

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly, including security and core hosting functionality provided by Wix.

If enabled, the Site may also use optional analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand traffic and usage patterns. Optional analytics cookies are set only if you choose to accept them through the Site's cookie banner or consent tool.

You can change your cookie choices at any time through the Site's cookie settings tool, where available.

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6. How we share personal data

We do not sell personal data. We may share personal data only where necessary with:

• website hosting and infrastructure providers, including Wix;

• analytics providers, where enabled;

• email or IT service providers;

• professional advisers, such as accountants, lawyers, or insurers;

• regulators, courts, law-enforcement bodies, or other authorities where required by law.

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7. International data transfers

Some service providers may process or store data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards made available by those providers, such as adequacy regulations, standard contractual safeguards, or equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms.

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8. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this notice.

In general:

• analytics and usage data are retained for the period configured in the relevant analytics platform;

• email correspondence is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with the enquiry and any follow-up;

• data may be retained for longer where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, or to comply with legal obligations.

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9. Security

The Site uses HTTPS and standard security measures provided by its hosting and service providers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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10. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to the personal data we hold about you;

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• request erasure of your data in certain circumstances;

• request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;

• object to processing based on legitimate interests;

• withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the lawful basis;

• request data portability, where applicable;

• lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email: spyros@energydatascientist.com

We will respond within the time required by applicable law.

 

11. Third-party links

This Site contains links to third-party platforms and websites, including Substack, Skool, LinkedIn, Google Scholar, Udemy, YouTube, and X.

We do not control those third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or availability. Please review their own privacy notices before sharing personal data with them.

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12. Children

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 16.

If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

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13. Changes to this notice

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Notice from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated "Last revised" date.

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14. Contact

Spyros Giannelos The Energy Data Scientist, Email: spyros@energydatascientist.com

© 2026 The Energy Data Scientist. All rights reserved.