This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit and use our holiday rental website, operated in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Greek data protection laws.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Summer on Crete Holiday Rentals
Location: Greece
Contact: bookings@summeroncreterentals.com

2. Collection and Use of Personal Data

While using our website, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact you or process a booking. Personal data may include, but is not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Address (if required for booking/invoicing)
• Booking details (dates of stay, number of guests, special requests)

We collect and process personal data only for the following purposes:

• Handling inquiries sent via the contact form
• Managing and processing accommodation bookings
• Communicating with guests before, during, and after their stay
• Complying with legal and tax obligations under Greek law

The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

3. Booking System

Our website includes an online booking system. When you make a reservation, the personal data you provide is necessary to complete and manage your booking.

Your data will be stored only for as long as required to fulfill contractual and legal obligations. Access to this data is restricted and protected.

If a third-party booking or payment service provider is used, your data will be processed in accordance with their privacy policies and GDPR requirements.

4. Contact Form

When you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide will be used exclusively to respond to your inquiry.
The data will not be shared with third parties and will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless legal retention obligations apply.

5. Log Data

Like many website operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website (“Log Data”). This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Time spent on pages

This data is used for technical operation, security, and statistical analysis of the website.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Please note that disabling cookies may limit some features of the website, including booking functionality.

Where required by law, cookie usage is based on your consent.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by Greek tax, accounting, and legal regulations.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date published on this website. We reserve the right to update or change it at any time.
Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:

bookings@summeroncreterentals.com