Privacy Policy. Flying Dress Santorini Photographer

Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

SokoLOVE Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website sokoloveph.com, providing professional photography services in Santorini, Greece. As the data controller under GDPR and Greek Law 4624/2019, we are responsible for the personal data we collect.

Contact: sokoloveph@gmail.com | Santorini, Greece

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity data: full name, nationality
Contact data: email address, phone number (including WhatsApp)
Location data: pickup/meeting point in Santorini, preferred shooting locations
Payment data: transaction records processed via Stripe (we do not store card details)
Photographic data: images and videos captured during your session
Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies when you visit our website
Communication data: messages sent via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

Contract performance: to book, confirm, and deliver your photography session
Legitimate interests: to improve our services, respond to inquiries, and prevent fraud
Consent: for marketing communications and use of your photos on our website/social media
Legal obligation: for invoicing and tax compliance under Greek law

4. How We Use Your Data

To confirm and manage your photography booking
To communicate before, during and after your session
To process payments securely via Stripe
To send booking confirmations and session reminders
With your explicit consent: to publish photos on our website, Instagram, or marketing materials
To comply with legal obligations (invoicing, Greek tax authority requirements)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Stripe Inc. — payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
Google LLC — calendar, email, analytics (with appropriate safeguards)
Viator / GetYourGuide / TripAdvisor — booking platforms (when booked via OTA)
Greek tax authorities (AADE) — as required by law

All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements in compliance with GDPR.

6. International Transfers

Some of our service providers operate outside the EEA. In such cases, transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

Booking & contact data: 5 years (Greek tax & commercial law requirements)
Photos: retained until you request deletion, unless published with consent
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

8. Your Rights (GDPR Art. 15–22)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access — request a copy of your data
Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: sokoloveph@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA): www.dpa.gr | +30 210 6475600

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for functionality and analytics. You may control cookies through your browser settings. A cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit.

10. Photography Consent

By proceeding with a photoshoot booking, you acknowledge that photos taken during your session may be used for portfolio, website, and social media purposes unless you explicitly opt out in writing before or during the session. This consent may be withdrawn at any time.

11. Contact & Complaints

Data Controller: SokoLOVE Photography | sokoloveph@gmail.com | Santorini, Greece

Supervisory Authority: Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) — www.dpa.gr

Privacy Policy SokoLOVE Photography — Alex Sokolove Santorini, Greece

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to sokoloveph.com!

I am Alex Sokolove, a professional photographer based in Santorini, Greece, specializing in unforgettable flying dress photoshoots, couples sessions, marriage proposals, weddings, family & kids photography, video services, and immersive VR 360° experiences.

Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect from you when you visit my website, contact me, book a photoshoot, or interact with my services in Santorini — and how I process, protect, and use that data.

I am committed to protecting your personal data in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Greek national data protection legislation (Law 4624/2019 and related provisions).

1. Who is the data controller? Data Controller: Alex Sokolove (freelance photographer / sole proprietor) Operating in: Santorini, Cyclades, Greece Contact for data protection matters: via WhatsApp / contact form on the website

2. What personal data do I collect?

Data you provide directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number / WhatsApp number
- Booking details: preferred date, time, location in Santorini, type of session (flying dress, couple, proposal, wedding, family, kids, video, VR 360°), number of people, special requests
- Messages, preferences or additional information you share (e.g., proposal plans, dress size/color for flying dress, wedding date/venue)
- Payment-related information (handled securely by third-party processors — I do not store full card details)
Data collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, referring source (Instagram, Pinterest, Google, etc.)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see section on Cookies below)
Special categories of data (sensitive) In the context of proposals, weddings, couples or family sessions, you may voluntarily share information revealing personal details (e.g., relationship status, wedding date, health considerations for flying dress). These are processed only with your explicit consent or when strictly necessary for the performance of the service.
Photos & videos The images and videos I create during your session contain your likeness and are personal data. They are processed under the contract we conclude (or pre-contractual steps) and with your consent for sharing (gallery, social media, testimonials).

3. Why do I process your personal data? (purposes & legal bases)

PurposeLegal BasisApproximate Storage PeriodResponding to inquiries & bookingsPre-contractual / contractual stepsUntil service completion + 3 yearsPerforming the photoshoot / delivering photos, video, VR filesContractUntil delivery + 3 years (for potential claims)Sending invoices, receipts & tax complianceLegal obligation (Greek tax law)10 years (as required by Greek law)Communicating session details (location, time, dress pickup, weather updates)ContractUntil session + 1 yearPublishing selected photos/testimonials on website/social media (Instagram, etc.)Your explicit consentUntil you withdraw consentSending occasional offers/news about Santorini shoots (only if you subscribed)ConsentUntil you unsubscribeWebsite analytics & improvement (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)Legitimate interest14–26 months (anonymized where possible)Protecting against disputes / legal claimsLegitimate interestUntil limitation period expires (usually 5 years in Greece)

4. Who do I share your data with? I do not sell or rent your data. I share it only when necessary:

Service providers / processors (all bound by GDPR-compliant agreements):
- Hosting provider
- Google (Analytics, Fonts)
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram Pixel)
- WhatsApp Business (Meta)
- Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, etc.
- Cloud storage (Google Drive / Dropbox — encrypted & access-restricted) for delivering your photos/videos
Public authorities — only if required by law (e.g., tax audits, court orders)
My accountant / lawyer — strictly for accounting, tax or legal defense purposes

5. International data transfers Some recipients (Google, Meta, Stripe, PayPal) are located outside the EEA (mainly USA). Transfers are safeguarded by:

Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Other appropriate safeguards under GDPR Art. 46

6. Cookies & similar technologies My website uses:

Essential cookies (for basic functionality)
Analytics & marketing cookies (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

You can manage preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings. For more details → see my separate Cookie Policy (recommended to add one).

7. Your rights under GDPR You have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase data (“right to be forgotten”) — subject to legal retention obligations
Restrict processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawfulness)
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) — www.dpa.gr

To exercise any right, contact me at . I will respond within one month (extendable under GDPR rules).

8. Data security I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures: HTTPS encryption, strong passwords, limited access, regular backups, secure file delivery links.

9. Changes to this policy I may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via the website or email (if you have an active booking).

Thank you for trusting me to capture your magical moments in Santorini!

With respect, Alex Sokolove SokoLOVE Photography Santorini, Greece sokoloveph.com

Last updated: 20 April 2026

Compliant with: GDPR (EU 2016/679) | Greek Law 4624/2019 | Hellenic DPA