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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Welcome to Elegant House Schinias. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a booking inquiry.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
2. Data We Collect
Booking Inquiry Form
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message / Special requests
- Preferred dates
Automatically Collected
- IP address
- Browser type & version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Cookie preferences
3. How We Use Your Data
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Booking inquiries: To respond to your questions and process reservation requests.
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Website analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.
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Security: To protect our website from fraud and abuse.
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Legal compliance: To comply with Greek and EU legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Booking inquiries | Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Analytics cookies (Microsoft Clarity) | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Necessary cookies | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Security logs | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
5. Third-Party Services We Use
Formspree
Form HandlerWe use Formspree to securely receive booking inquiry forms. Your data is transmitted directly to Formspree and then forwarded to our email.
Privacy Policy: formspree.io/privacy
Microsoft Clarity
AnalyticsRecords user sessions (clicks, scrolls, navigation) to help us understand how visitors use our website.
Privacy Policy: clarity.microsoft.com/terms
Netlify
HostingOur website is hosted on Netlify. Server logs (IP addresses, request times) are automatically collected for security and performance.
Privacy Policy: netlify.com/privacy
8. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Required for basic website functionality (e.g., language preferences, cookie consent). Cannot be disabled.
Records user sessions to help us improve the website. Always enabled.
By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described above.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting via Netlify with industry-standard security
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (Microsoft Clarity and Formspree) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These providers comply with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact & Supervisory Authority
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Phone: +30 6947 288 117
Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Greek supervisory authority:
Authority: Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Website: dpa.gr
This privacy policy is written in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679.