Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to Villa Historia (“we”, “us”, “our”), a private villa located in Oia, Santorini. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://villahistoria.gr), submit a contact form, or place a booking.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who We Are

Commercial Title: Historia Villas
Registered Name: S. Kalogerakis – E. Tsetsoni O.E.
Address: Oia, Santorini 84702, Greece
VAT: 801730198
EUID: ELGEMI.162303638000
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+30) 694 594 2698
Website: https://villahistoria.gr

We are the Data Controller of your personal information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:

Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
Contact Form Data: Any information you provide when using our contact form, including your message
Booking Information: Dates of stay, number of guests, special requests
Payment Data: Processed securely through third-party payment providers
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited
Communication Data: Inquiries or messages you send via forms or email
Cookies & Tracking Data: See section 6 for more

4. How We Collect Data

When you fill out a contact or booking form
When you communicate with us via email or phone
Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
From third-party platforms, if applicable (e.g., booking engines)

5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To manage inquiries and reservations
To respond to messages sent via contact forms
To send booking confirmations, invoices, and updates
To provide customer service and respond to messages
To improve website functionality and performance
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)
To send promotional materials (only if you have opted in)

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, measure traffic, and support essential site functions.
We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent and comply with GDPR. Upon visiting the site, you will be presented with a banner to customize or reject cookies.
Types of Cookies Used:
Type Purpose:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data to help us understand website traffic and user behavior.
We have enabled IP anonymization to comply with GDPR.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via this tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.

7. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent – for cookies and marketing communications
Contract – to process bookings and fulfill reservations
Legal obligation – to comply with tax and local laws
Legitimate interest – to analyze site usage and improve services

8. Sharing of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service providers – such as website hosts, email platforms, analytics tools (e.g. Google), and payment processors
Legal authorities – if required by applicable law or regulation
Marketing partners – only with your explicit consent

Contact form submissions are stored securely and are not shared with third parties unless required to address your request or by law.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, including:

Booking and communication records: up to 6 years (for legal or tax reasons)
Contact form submissions: for as long as necessary to respond to your request
Marketing data: until you withdraw your consent
Analytics data: anonymized and aggregated when possible

10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing or cookies)
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

11. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

SSL encryption for website traffic
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular updates and vulnerability monitoring

12. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as by Google or other cloud service providers. When this occurs, we ensure your data is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we may notify you via email or a site notice.

15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+30) 694 594 2698
Website: https://villahistoria.gr