Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: November 11, 2025
Effective Date: November 11, 2025

 

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how Alina Magnisalis Photography (“we”, “our website”, “the photographer”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2016/679) and Greek law.

By using this website or providing your personal data (via booking forms, email, or during a photoshoot), you agree to this Policy.

 

2. Data Controller

Name: Alina Magnisalis
Location: Crete, Greece
Email: hello@alinamagnisalis.com
Website: www.alinamagnisalis.com

 

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Name, email address, phone number

Date, time, and details of your photoshoot

Photographs taken during the session (considered personal data)

Messages and communication via email or social media

Technical data (cookies, IP address, browser type, language, device information)

 

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data to:

Organize and conduct your photoshoot

Deliver edited images and communicate with you

Send invoices and manage contracts

Improve our services and website performance

Comply with legal obligations

 

5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

Art. 6(1)(a) – your consent

Art. 6(1)(b) – performance of a contract (photoshoot)

Art. 6(1)(f) – legitimate interests (e.g. copyright protection, service optimization)

 

6. Data Retention

Contact information is stored for up to 3 years after your last interaction

Photos are stored until the end of cooperation or as agreed in writing

Accounting data is retained according to legal requirements (up to 10 years)

You may request deletion of your data at any time unless legal obligations require retention.

 

7. Data Sharing

We only share data with trusted service providers that comply with GDPR, such as:

Hosting and email providers

Gallery and storage platforms (Pixieset, Google Drive, Dropbox)

Payment processors (if applicable)

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

 

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction or deletion

Withdraw consent at any time

Restrict or object to processing

Data portability

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

Website: https://www.dpa.gr

 

9. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies for:

Website analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

Improving performance and usability

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. By using our website, you agree to their use.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.
All photo archives are securely stored in encrypted cloud systems.

 

11. Policy Updates

This Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.

 

12. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 alinamagnisaliphotos@gmail.com
📍 Crete, Greece