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 Privacy Policy – GrEco Hiking

Finding Inspiration in Every Trail

Last updated: November 2025

GrEco Hiking (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

 

This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

1. Who We Are

Website: www.grecohiking.com
Company: GrEco Hiking
Email: info@grecohiking.com
Location: Greece

We operate hiking tours, guided experiences, and self-guided travel programs in Greece.

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

 

A. Data you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions (name, email, phone number)

  • Tour inquiries and booking details

  • Emergency contact information (for guided tours)

  • Email newsletter subscriptions

  • Any messages sent via WhatsApp / Messenger / Instagram

 

B. Data collected automatically

Using tools like Wix Analytics, Google Analytics (Consent Mode v2), and Microsoft Clarity, we collect:

  • IP address (anonymized by Google)

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

This data is anonymous and used only after cookie consent is given (except strictly necessary cookies).

 

C. Third-party data

If you contact us through social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), we may receive:

  • Your public profile info

  • Your message

  • Your contact details

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Providing hiking trips and related services

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

  • Analytics and performance tracking

  • Marketing (only if you opt-in)

  • Safety and emergency procedures during guided trips

  • Legal requirements under Greek law

We do not sell your data.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on:

  • Consent (newsletter, analytics, marketing cookies)

  • Contract (booked tours, payments)

  • Legitimate interest (site security, fraud prevention)

  • Legal obligation (tax and safety requirements)

 

5. Data Sharing

We share data only with trusted service providers:

  • Wix.com (hosting, forms, security)

  • Google (analytics, ads – only if consented)

  • Microsoft Clarity (analytics – if consented)

  • Email providers

  • Payment processors (if applicable)

  • Guides or partners only when required for your tour

We do not transfer data outside the EU unless compliant with GDPR.

 

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form messages: 12–24 months

  • Booking records: 7 years (legal requirement)

  • Analytics: controlled by Google/Wix retention

  • Cookie data: according to user preferences

 

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You can request at any time:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Withdrawal of cookie consent

  • Data portability

  • Objection to certain processing activities

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@grecohiking.com.

 

8. Security

We use Wix’s secure infrastructure, HTTPS, and other protective measures to ensure your data stays safe.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page.

 

10. Contact Us

GrEco Hiking
Email: info@grecohiking.com

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