Privacy Policy

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