Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** 12 June 2026

The Olive Press at Stavros ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website, submit an enquiry or otherwise contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection laws.

## 1. Who We Are

The Olive Press at Stavros is a bed and breakfast business operated by Richard Simpson.

For the purposes of data protection legislation, we are the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this Website.

## 2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process:

### Information You Provide

* Name;

* Email address;

* Telephone number;

* Postal address (where relevant);

* Booking and travel information;

* Any information contained in your enquiries or correspondence.

### Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

* IP address;

* Browser type and version;

* Device information;

* Website usage data;

* Date and time of visits;

* Pages viewed.

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

* Respond to enquiries;

* Manage bookings and accommodation arrangements;

* Communicate with guests;

* Provide customer support;

* Improve our Website and services;

* Maintain security and prevent misuse;

* Comply with legal obligations.

We will only process personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

## 4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we process personal data because:

* It is necessary to respond to your enquiry;

* It is necessary to perform or prepare for a contract with you;

* We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our business;

* We are required to comply with legal obligations;

* You have provided consent where consent is required.

## 5. Marketing Communications

We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.

If we ever introduce marketing communications, we will do so in accordance with applicable law and provide an option to unsubscribe.

## 6. Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

* Professional advisers;

* Website hosting providers;

* IT service providers;

* Payment service providers;

* Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

Any third parties processing data on our behalf are required to handle it securely and lawfully.

## 7. International Transfers

As our accommodation is located in Greece and our business may operate across jurisdictions, personal information may occasionally be processed outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be implemented where required by law.

## 8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

* Unauthorised access;

* Loss;

* Misuse;

* Disclosure;

* Alteration;

* Destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

## 9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

* Respond to enquiries;

* Manage bookings;

* Meet legal, accounting and tax obligations;

* Resolve disputes;

* Enforce our legal rights.

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

## 10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

* Access your personal information;

* Request correction of inaccurate information;

* Request deletion of personal information;

* Restrict processing;

* Object to processing;

* Request data portability;

* Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

## 11. Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse Website usage.

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

If we implement non-essential cookies, appropriate consent mechanisms will be provided where required.

## 12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

## 13. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal grounds.

## 14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle personal information, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

The ICO's website is:
www.ico.org.uk

## 15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.

## 16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Richard Simpson
The Olive Press at Stavros
Dafnata, Stavros
Corfu 49084
Greece

Email and telephone contact details can be found on the Website.