This Privacy Policy explains in a simple and understandable way how the Stay in Skopelos website, through the domain https://stayinskopelos.gr, collects, uses and protects the personal data of its visitors.
The website presents accommodations in Skopelos, such as Panagou Studios and Vasia’s Small Villa, and gives visitors the option to send an interest request or availability request through a contact form.
Submitting the form does not constitute a confirmed booking. The booking is confirmed only after communication with the business and agreement on all relevant details.
Data controller
The controller responsible for processing personal data is:
Business name / Owner: stayinskopelos.gr
Address: Skopelos, Greece
Phone: +306970501860
Email: georgemelas1977@gmail.com
What personal data we collect
Through the interest / availability form, we may collect the following information:
- Full Name
- Phone
- Arrival date
- Departure date
- Number of adults
- Number of children
- Type of room or stay the visitor is interested in
- Message or additional information that the visitor chooses to send us
- Consent to the processing of data
Technical data necessary for the operation of the website may also be collected, such as basic browser, device or IP information, when this is required for security reasons and the proper operation of the site.
For what purpose we use the data
Personal data is used only for communication purposes regarding the stay or availability request submitted by the visitor.
Specifically, the information may be used for:
- To respond to the interest request
- To check possible availability
- To contact by phone or email
- To provide information about the accommodations
- To discuss details of a possible booking
- To manage the communication initiated by the visitor himself/herself
We do not use the form details for unrelated purposes, nor do we share them with third parties for their own commercial use.
Legal basis for processing
The data is processed because the visitor himself/herself chooses to send us a request through the form, in order to receive a response regarding a possible stay.
The processing may be based on:
- On the visitor’s consent, when they complete and submit the form
- On the need for communication regarding steps before a possible booking agreement
- On the legitimate interest of the business to respond to requests it receives through the website
Form submission and bookings
Completing and submitting an interest or availability form does not create a booking and does not bind the business regarding the availability of the accommodation.
The booking is considered confirmed only after communication with the business, confirmation of availability and agreement on the relevant details.
Who may have access to the data
Only the necessary people who manage stay requests and the business’s communication have access to the data.
Partners or service providers who support the operation of the website may also have technical access, such as hosting services, technical support, contact forms or analytics tools, only to the extent necessary for the operation of the site.
The website may use tools such as WordPress, Elementor, Forminator, TranslatePress, Google Maps embed, Chaty, cookie banner and Google Analytics, provided that these are installed and active.
Data retention period
Personal data sent through the form is retained for as long as necessary to respond to and manage the request.
If no booking or further communication arises, the data may be deleted after a reasonable period of time.
Cookies and analytics tools
The website may use necessary cookies for its proper operation.
If analytics or marketing cookies are used, they are activated only if the visitor gives their consent through the cookie banner or consent management tool.
The visitor can change their cookie preferences through the cookie banner or consent tool, if available on the website.
More information is available in the website’s Cookie Policy.
Google Maps
The website may embed a Google Maps map to display the location of the accommodations or the area.
When using the map, technical information may be transferred to Google, in accordance with Google’s policies.
Contact buttons
The website may have contact buttons, such as phone, WhatsApp or Viber, through tools such as Chaty.
When the visitor chooses to communicate through these services, the privacy policies of the respective services may also apply.
User rights
The visitor has the right to request:
- Access to the personal data concerning them
- Correction of incorrect or incomplete data
- Deletion of their personal data
- Restriction of processing, where this is provided for
- Withdrawal of consent, where the processing is based on consent
For any related request, the visitor can contact us at:
Email: georgemelas1977@gmail.com
Phone: +306970501860
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration or misuse.
Although we make every possible effort to protect the data, no method of transmission over the internet can be considered completely secure.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when necessary, in order to reflect changes in the operation of the website or in applicable legislation.
The last update appears at the end of the page.
Last updated: July 2026