Privacy Policy Aegean Aputure

General Information

This policy offers a clear overview of how your personal data is handled when you visit our website or book a photographic expedition. Personal data refers to any information that can identify you directly or indirectly.

Who Is Responsible for Data Collection?

Data processing is carried out by the website operator:

Konstantinos Georgiadis Founder & Creative Director, Aegean Aputure Sidirokastro 62300, Greece

Email: info@aegeanaputure.com Website: www.aegeanaputure.com

How Do We Collect Your Data?

Directly: When you contact us via email or form, or book an expedition.

Automatically: Technical data (browser type, device, IP address, time of visit) is collected for security and performance.

Why Do We Collect Your Data?

To respond to inquiries and bookings

To ensure website functionality and security

To comply with legal obligations

To prevent misuse or fraud We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. Ever.

2. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate data

Request deletion or restriction

Object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)

To exercise these rights, contact: info@aegeanaputure.com

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): e.g., contact forms, cookies

Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): e.g., bookings

Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): e.g., invoicing

Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): e.g., site protection

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies only with your consent:

Essential cookies for site functionality

Analytics cookies for performance insights

Third-party cookies (e.g., embedded media)

You can manage cookie settings anytime via your browser or our banner.

Analytics tools (e.g., Matomo or Google Analytics) may anonymize your browsing behavior. You can opt out at any time.

5. Hosting & Security

Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, with servers located in the EU. All data is encrypted, monitored, and access-controlled. Attempts to breach or manipulate this site will be investigated and may result in legal action.

6. Data Retention

Contact form data: up to 12 months

Booking and invoicing data: retained per legal requirements

Analytics: anonymized and retained for performance tracking

Cookies: until revoked or expired

After retention, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use GDPR-compliant third-party tools (e.g., PayPal, Vimeo, Google Analytics). We do not share your data unless legally required.

8. Abuse & Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Block access from abusive users

Report unlawful behavior

Pursue legal action for violations of this policy or misuse of our platform

This is a protected space. Respect it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be posted here. Continued use implies acceptance.

10. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of Greece and the European Union. Disputes shall be resolved exclusively by the competent courts in Greece.