Privacy Policy – VILLA EPISKOPOS SEASIDE

VILLA EPISKOPOS SEASIDE is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy and security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and protect the data you provide through our website.

Effective Date: July 23, 2025

Data Controller: VILLA EPISKOPOS SEASIDE, Episkopos, Lefkada, Greece

Contact Email: episkoposvilla@gmail.com

Phone: +30 6984702659

1. What Data We Collect

• Full name, email, phone number (via contact forms)
• IP address, browser type, device type
• Cookies and usage data, only with your consent

2. How We Collect Data

• Through contact forms on our website
• Through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) with your consent via Cookiebot

3. Cookies We Use

Our website uses Cookiebot to manage cookie consent. The types of cookies we use include:

For more detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage or withdraw your consent, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website.
• Statistics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website using anonymous data via Google Analytics.
• Functional Cookies: Enhance the performance and functionality of the site.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b))
• Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))

5. How We Use Your Data

• To confirm and manage bookings
• To respond to inquiries and requests
• To analyze website traffic

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations:

• Booking and contact data: up to 2 years after the last transaction or communication
• Accounting and tax data: up to 7 years according to Greek law

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Your data may be shared with:

• Booking platforms and partners
• Website hosting and technical support providers
• Public authorities when required by law

We ensure that third parties process your data in compliance with GDPR and apply appropriate security measures.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

8. Transfers Outside the European Union

If your data is transferred outside the EU, it is done based on approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure its protection.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access your data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA): https://www.dpa.gr

To exercise your rights, please contact us at episkoposvilla@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement technical security measures such as SSL encryption, limited staff access, and regular backups to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Data from Minors

The website is not directed to children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

13. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a new effective date on this page.

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data:
Email: episkoposvilla@gmail.com
Phone: +30 6984702659