I DO IN GREECE

Privacy Policy

idoingreece.com

Last updated: April 2026  |  Version 1.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to I Do In Greece (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We operate the website idoingreece.com (the “Site”), a curated directory connecting couples planning destination weddings in Greece with carefully selected local wedding vendors.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This policy applies to all users of the Site, including:

• Couples and individuals who sign up to our mailing list, submit a planning enquiry, or browse the Site
• Wedding vendors and businesses who register for a listing on the directory or submit an enquiry about listing

Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site or providing us with your personal information, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

I Do In Greece is the data controller responsible for your personal information. This means we determine the purposes and means by which your personal data is processed.

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@idoingreece.com

Website: idoingreece.com/contact

We are based in the United Kingdom and process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3. Information We Collect from Couples & Mailing List Subscribers

3.1 What we collect

When you sign up to our mailing list or submit an enquiry through the Site, we may collect the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your partner’s name (if provided)
• Your estimated wedding date or year
• Your preferred wedding location(s) in Greece
• Any other details you choose to share in a contact or enquiry form

3.2 How we use it

We use your information to:

• Send you our editorial newsletter, featuring real weddings, vendor spotlights, planning guides, and destination inspiration
• Respond to any enquiries you send us
• Improve and personalise the content we share with you
• Understand our audience and the types of weddings our readers are planning

3.3 Legal basis

We process your information on the basis of your consent. When you sign up to our mailing list, you are giving us your consent to contact you with editorial content and updates. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

4. Information We Collect from Vendors

4.1 What we collect

When you register for a listing on the I Do In Greece directory, or when you submit a vendor enquiry, we may collect the following information:

• Business name and trading name
• Your name and job title / role
• Business email address and telephone number
• Business website and social media profile URLs
• Business location(s) and areas of operation within Greece
• Category of service (e.g. photographer, florist, planner, venue, catering)
• Portfolio images and descriptions submitted for your listing
• Billing and payment information (processed securely via our payment provider — we do not store card details)
• Any additional information you provide in enquiry forms or correspondence

4.2 How we use it

We use your vendor information to:

• Create, display, and maintain your listing on the directory
• Communicate with you about your listing, renewals, or updates to the directory
• Verify the legitimacy and quality of businesses featured on the Site
• Send you relevant updates about the directory, new features, or editorial opportunities
• Process payment for listing fees
• Respond to enquiries submitted through the Site by couples

4.3 Legal basis

We process vendor data primarily on the basis of contract — to fulfil our agreement to feature your business on the directory. Where we send you marketing communications (such as updates about the directory or new features), we do so on the basis of legitimate interests, unless you have opted out. You have the right to object to direct marketing at any time.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include:

• Essential cookies required for the Site to function correctly
• Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) that help us understand traffic, popular content, and user behaviour
• Preference cookies that remember your settings

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. We will request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (such as email marketing platforms, payment processors, and web hosting services) who process data on our behalf and under our instruction. These providers are contractually required to keep your data secure and confidential.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, or respond to a legal process.
• Business transfer: In the event that I Do In Greece is sold, merged, or its assets transferred, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Vendor listings are, by their nature, publicly visible on the Site. Information you provide for your listing (business name, description, location, portfolio images, contact details) will be displayed to all Site visitors.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

• Mailing list subscribers: We will retain your data for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unsubscribing, your data will be removed from active marketing lists within 30 days.
• Couple enquiries: Correspondence and enquiry data is retained for up to 2 years from the date of last contact.
• Vendor listings: Data relating to active listings is retained for the duration of your listing plus 2 years following expiry or cancellation for administrative and financial record purposes.
• Payment records: Financial records are retained for 7 years in compliance with HMRC requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to restrict how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to us processing your data on the basis of legitimate interests, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Rights related to automated decision-making: We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@idoingreece.com. We will respond within one calendar month. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These include secure HTTPS connections, access controls, and working only with reputable third-party providers.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any concerns about the security of your data, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

As we operate a directory focused on Greece, some of your data may be shared with or accessible by vendors based in Greece (an EU member state). The UK has an adequacy decision in place with the EU, meaning data flows between the UK and EU are lawful without additional safeguards being required.

Where we use third-party service providers based outside the UK or EU (for example, US-based email marketing platforms), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the websites of vendors listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by idoingreece.com.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy