Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Hydra Charters is a private boat charter company based on Hydra Island, Greece. We are the data controller responsible for your personal information. You can contact us at info@hydracharters.gr or +30 698 574 8202.

What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you make an enquiry or booking:

• —Full name
• —Email address
• —Phone number
• —Passport or identity document details (required by Greek maritime law for the Hellenic Coast Guard crew list)
• —Charter preferences and any special requirements you choose to share with us

Why We Collect It

Your data is used solely for the following purposes:

• —To respond to your enquiry and process your booking
• —To comply with Greek maritime law, including the submission of a passenger list to the Hellenic Coast Guard prior to departure
• —To contact you regarding your charter, including any changes or cancellations

Legal Basis

We process your data on the basis of contractual necessity (to fulfil your booking), legal obligation (Hellenic Coast Guard requirements), and legitimate interest (responding to enquiries). We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely and is accessible only to Hydra Charters staff directly involved in managing your booking. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except where required by Greek or EU law (e.g. the Hellenic Coast Guard).

How Long We Keep It

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of any disputes or legal claims. Passport data submitted for the crew list is retained only for the minimum period required by law.

Your Rights

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• —Access the personal data we hold about you
• —Request correction of inaccurate data
• —Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible
• —Object to or restrict how we process your data
• —Lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (www.dpa.gr)

Cookies

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, including pages visited, time spent, device type, and approximate location. This data is processed by Google and is used solely to help us improve the website. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies. By using this website, you consent to the use of Google Analytics cookies. You can opt out at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@hydracharters.gr.