Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optional profile details such as your home location, languages spoken, and travel preferences.

Content you provide: When you submit beaches, write reviews, upload photos, or create guides, we store that content along with metadata such as timestamps and your user ID.

Usage data: We automatically collect information about how you use our service, including pages visited, search queries, and interaction patterns. This data is anonymized and used to improve the platform.

Location data: With your permission, we may collect your approximate location to show nearby beaches and destinations. You can disable this in your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience with relevant beach recommendations
  • Process and display your contributions (reviews, photos, tips)
  • Send you important updates about your account and our service
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform (anonymized)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Other users: Your public profile, reviews, photos, and guides are visible to other users
  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure database storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lifeisabeach.gr.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@lifeisabeach.gr.