Product Photography

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to webshot.gr, a product photography studio based in Greece. The protection of your personal data is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data in compliance with the Γενικό Κανονισμό Προστασίας Δεδομένων (GDPR) and Greek legislation. The data controller is Andromachi Vogli, located at Smyrtia Ioanninon 44009, Ioannina, Greece. For inquiries, contact: create@webshot.gr.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following data:

  • Personal Data You Provide: Name, email, phone number, or other information you submit through the contact form for collaboration purposes.
  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via Google Analytics (with "Anonymize IP" enabled).
  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. See our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Comments: If you leave comments on the website, we collect the data provided in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

Note: We do not process transactions through the website and do not store payment data or other sensitive information on the website.

3. Purposes of Processing

We use your data for:

  • Contacting you regarding collaborations or inquiries through the contact form.
  • Improving user experience and analyzing traffic through Google Analytics.
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. tax or legal requirements).
  • Managing comments or content you submit on the website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and data submitted via contact forms.
  • Performance of Contract: To provide product photography services.
  • Legitimate Interest: For data analysis via Google Analytics to improve the website.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with statutory requirements.

5. Data Disclosure

Your data may be disclosed to:

  • Third-Party Providers: Such as Google Analytics, which complies with GDPR. Data shared with Google Analytics is anonymized through the "Anonymize IP" feature.
  • Competent Authorities: When required by law.

6. User Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Access: To request information about your data.
  • Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: To request deletion of your data (e.g., contact form data after communication is concluded).
  • Restriction or Objection: To restrict or object to processing.
  • Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact create@webshot.gr. We respond within 30 days, free of charge, unless the request is excessive or repetitive.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., SSL encryption) to protect your data, adhering to Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles (GDPR). However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

8. Retention Period

  • Data from contact forms is deleted after the communication is completed, unless retention is required for legal reasons.
  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for the automatic approval of subsequent comments, unless you request their deletion.
  • Cookies are stored for periods ranging from 1 day to 1 year, depending on their type (see Cookie Policy).

Terms Of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the WebShot website, you unconditionally accept these terms, which comply with GDPR and Greek legislation. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

2. Use of the Website

  • The website provides information about product photography services and enables communication via contact forms.
  • It is prohibited to use the site for unlawful purposes or to upload harmful content.
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services without prior notice.

3. Intellectual Property

  • All content on this website, including images, graphics, photographs, text, and services, is the intellectual property of webshot.gr (Andromachi Vogli) or is used under appropriate licensing and is protected by Greek, European, and international law.
  • The copying, distribution, modification, resale, or any commercial or unauthorized use of this content without prior written permission from webshot.gr or the respective rights holder is strictly prohibited.
  • The names, logos, and distinctive features of webshot.gr or third parties are protected trademarks. Their appearance on this website does not constitute a transfer or license for their use.
  • Copying content for advertising purposes (e.g., Google Ads) is forbidden and may result in legal action.

Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this website or the inability to access it.

Cookies Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They are used to improve user experience and analyze website traffic in compliance with GDPR.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website’s basic functionality (e.g., navigation, preference storage like language or font size). No consent needed.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics (with "Anonymize IP" enabled) to analyze traffic. Requires consent.
  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. Expire after 1 year.
  • Login Cookies: For login pages: - Session cookies: Check browser compatibility (deleted when you close the browser). - Persistent cookies: Store login details (last 2 days or 2 weeks if "Remember Me" is selected).

3. Cookie Management

Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner will request your approval for non-essential cookies, in compliance with GDPR. You can:

  • Accept or reject cookies.
  • Adjust preferences via the banner or your browser settings.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics cookies using the [Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Third-party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, which places cookies for anonymized traffic analysis. For details, review [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). If this website includes embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos), these third-party services may use cookies or track interactions if you’re logged in to their platforms.

5. Embedded Content

This website may include embedded content (e.g., images, videos). Such content behaves as if you visited the source website (e.g., YouTube) and may collect data or use cookies.

6. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this policy, contact create@webshot.gr.