Privacy Policy.

The data controller is Touristas Technologies.

We process partner and traveller data solely to operate the Discover Crete platform and improve our services.

The Company may collect and process the following data:

a) Business Data

• Business name
• Contact details (email, phone)
• Address, area of activity
• Descriptive content, photos, prices
• Billing information

b) User Data

• Technical data (IP address, browser, device)
• Search preferences

Data is collected exclusively for:

• provision and operation of the Platform
• promotion of businesses
• increasing visibility and rankings on Search engines
• billing and accounting compliance (B2B only)
• improvement of services via AI training

Processing of data is based on:

• data subject's consent
• performance of a contract
• legitimate interest of the Company
• legal obligation

Data is retained for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing and as required by tax and commercial legislation.

Upon termination or request, data is deleted or anonymized, provided no legal obligation exists.

We do not share any information with others, unless:

• required for the provision of services (e.g., official partners for visibility)
• imposed by law

Touristas AI is well trained in our dedicated servers to ensure data security.

The Platform may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• basic functionality
• statistical analysis
• content improvement

The user can configure or reject cookies through their browser settings.

Where Google AdSense ads are shown, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to this website or other websites. Google advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to personalize ads using those visits, where the required consent has been obtained.

You can decline optional cookies in our cookie settings and reopen those settings from the footer. You can also manage personalized Google advertising in My Ad Center or use participating vendors’ opt-out tools. Google’s partner-sites policy explains how it uses information from sites that use its services.

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Data subjects have the right to:

• access
• rectification
• erasure (right to be forgotten)
• restriction of processing
• data portability
• object

For any questions, please contact us directly at hello@discover-crete.com.

The Company takes all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect data from loss, alteration, or unauthorized access. Touristas AI uses dedicated servers and encryption.

The Company reserves the right to modify this Policy. Changes are effective from their publication on the Platform.

For matters concerning this Privacy Policy, please email us at hello@discover-crete.com.

Use of the Platform implies unreserved acceptance of this Privacy Policy.