LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with current Greek legislation and European directives on e-commerce, the following information is provided to users and visitors of the SE-Crete.com website.

1. COMPANY IDENTITY

The SE-Crete.com website is published by South East Crete, a limited liability company under Greek law (IKE).

Registered office: Old Road Ierapetra Sitias 0, 72055 Ierapetra Galini, Greece.

Share Capital: €80,000

GEMI (Greek Trade Register) Number: 180976241000

VAT Number (Greek Association of Tourism Organizations): 802689078

EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization) License: 104E60000070000

Telephone: +30 6941693424

Email: contact@se-crete.com

2. ACTIVITIES ENGAGED

South East Crete IKE is a duly licensed travel and tourism agency. Its activities include, but are not limited to:

Tour planning services.

Operation of water sports (jet skis, canoeing, and similar activities).

Car rental services (self-drive).

Accommodation, cruise, and package holiday booking services.

Sale of tourist tickets and travel bookings.

3. MANAGEMENT AND HOSTING

Publishing Director: Old.Invest Olivier Delannoy

Hosting Provider: HOSTINGER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, a Cypriot private limited company, with its registered office at 61 Lordou Vironos Street, 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The content of this website (texts, graphics, logos, photographs, software, and architecture) is the exclusive property of South East Crete IKE and is protected by Greek intellectual property law (Law 2121/1993 as amended) and international conventions.

Unless expressly authorized in writing, any reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Only private and personal use is permitted, provided that it does not interfere with the normal exploitation of the work. Any violation may result in the civil and criminal penalties stipulated in Articles 64 to 66 of Law 2121/1993.

Database Protection: In accordance with Greek law, the databases and computer programs integrated into the website are specifically protected. Moral Rights: The moral rights of the original authors on the website are inalienable, in accordance with the protective provisions of Greek law.

5. THIRD-PARTY CREDITS

We thank our partners and providers of creative resources:

Design and AI Tools: Canva, Gemini, ChatGPT.

Graphic and Photographic Resources: Freepik, Pexels.

6. JURISDICTION

These legal notices are governed by Greek law. In the event of a dispute relating to the use of the website or the interpretation of these terms, and failing an amicable agreement, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the courts of Heraklion (Crete, Greece).

7. PRIVACY POLICY (GDPR)

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Greek Law 4624/2019, this policy details how South East Crete IKE processes your personal data.

Data Collection

We collect information when you use our website, including:

Contact/Booking Forms: First name, last name, email address, phone number.

Vehicle Rental: Driver's license and identity information.

Payment: Transactions are processed by secure providers (your bank details are not stored on our servers).

Purpose of Processing

Your data is used exclusively for:

Managing your bookings (tours, vehicles, accommodations).

Sending administrative information or confirmations.

Complying with our legal obligations (invoicing, declarations to the Greek authorities).

Improving our services through anonymous statistical analysis.

Data Storage and Sharing

Duration: Your data is stored for the duration necessary to provide the service, plus any applicable legal retention periods (including tax laws).

Third Parties: Your data may be shared with third-party partners (hotels, boat rental companies) only if necessary to fulfill your booking. We never sell your data to third parties.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, and transfer your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@s-crete.com. In the event of an unresolved dispute, you may contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (APDP).

8. COOKIE POLICY

The SE-Crete.com website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze our traffic.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

Types of cookies used

Essential Cookies: These are essential for the website to function (session management, security, booking process). They cannot be disabled.

Analytical Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources in order to measure and improve the performance of our website.

Third-Party Cookies: Some tools (such as Google Maps to locate our office or introductory videos) may place cookies managed by these third-party services.

Managing cookies

On your first visit, a banner will ask for your consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security

Safari: Preferences > Privacy

Firefox: Options > Privacy & security

Note: Refusing certain cookies may impair access to some site features (including interactive mapping).