Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 September 2026
1. Introduction
The individual business ALEXIOS SALAPPAS respects the protection of personal data and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data in connection with the operation of the funeral office and the website salappas.com.
The website is primarily informational and commercial in nature. It does not provide user accounts, online ordering, online payments, online checkout, or subscription services.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
ALEXIOS SALAPPAS
Sole Proprietorship
71 Zisimopoulou Street
Paleo Faliro, 17564 Attica, Greece
Tax ID (AFM): 061780775
G.E.MI.: 067465603000
Telephone: 210 940 80 20
Mobile: 6973 88 30 30
Email: teletes.salappas@gmail.com
3. Personal Data We May Collect
Depending on the method of communication and the service requested, we may process information such as:
· full name
· telephone or mobile telephone number
· email address
· postal address
· information you provide in connection with communication or the provision of services
· information necessary for issuing receipts and invoices and maintaining accounting or tax records
When someone contacts the business by telephone, information such as the caller's telephone number, email address, name of the caller, and name of the deceased may be recorded for business purposes.
Information received by email is retained in the business's email account as part of the ordinary handling of email enquiries and correspondence.
We do not specifically request special categories of personal data through the website.
4. How We Receive Personal Data
Personal data may be received:
· through telephone communication
· by email
· through direct communication with the office
The website does not ask visitors to submit personal information through an online form for the provision of services.
5. Purposes for Which We Use Personal Data
Personal data may be used, as applicable, for:
· communicating with families and interested persons
· responding to enquiries and requests
· organising and providing funeral office services
· managing the professional relationship with customers
· issuing receipts, invoices and other records
· fulfilling accounting and tax obligations
· fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
· protecting and maintaining the secure operation of the business and it’s systems
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the purpose of the processing, personal data may be processed on the following legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:
Taking steps at the request of the individual and performing a contract, where processing is necessary to respond to an enquiry, arrange services, or provide services requested by the individual.
Compliance with a legal obligation, where processing is necessary to meet applicable accounting, invoicing, tax or other legal requirements.
Legitimate interests, where processing is necessary for the ordinary operation and administration of the business and those interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of the individual.
The applicable legal basis depends on the particular processing activity.
7. How Long We Retain Personal Data
Information relating to families and customers is normally retained for approximately one year, in connection with the provision of services and, where relevant, until approximately the time of the first annual memorial.
Certain information may be retained for longer where this is required or justified by legal, accounting or tax obligations.
In particular, the information contained in accounting and tax records, such as receipts and other financial records, may be retained for as long as required to fulfil the relevant obligations and for any inspection by the competent authorities.
8. Disclosure of Personal Data
The business does not normally share personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Personal data may be disclosed where necessary for the provision of a service, to fulfil a legal obligation, where required by a competent public authority, or where otherwise permitted by applicable law.
9. Personal Data and the Website
The website salappas.com does not provide user accounts, online ordering or online payments.
Visitors can contact the business using the available contact details, such as telephone and email.
The use of cookies and similar technologies is described separately in the website's Cookie Policy.
10. Google Maps
The Contact page provides an interactive map through Google Maps.
The map is not loaded automatically. The visitor must actively select “Load map” for the Google Maps content to be loaded.
When the map is activated, requests to Google may be made and technical information relating to the visitor's device and connection may be transmitted, such as IP address, browser and operating-system information, and information that may be used to determine an approximate geographical area.
For further information about Google's processing of information, visitors may consult Google's Privacy Policy.
11. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, you have, subject to the conditions provided by the GDPR, the right to:
· access your personal data
· correct inaccurate or incomplete data
· have your personal data deleted
· restrict processing
· object to processing, where applicable
· data portability, where applicable
· withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent
The exercise of a right may be subject to the conditions and limitations provided by applicable law. For example, deletion is not absolute where retention of the data is required to fulfil a legal obligation.
12. How to Exercise Your Rights
For questions concerning the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights, you may contact us:
ALEXIOS SALAPPAS
Email: teletes.salappas@gmail.com
Telephone: 210 940 80 20
Mobile: 6973 88 30 30
We will consider your request and respond in accordance with the procedures and time limits provided by applicable law.
13. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
In Greece, the competent supervisory authority is:
Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA / ΑΠΔΠΧ)
Further information concerning your rights and the procedure for submitting a complaint is available from the Authority's website.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the business's services, personal-data processing practices, website, technologies used, or relevant legal requirements change.
The date of the latest update is stated at the beginning of this Policy.
15. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact:
ALEXIOS SALAPPAS
71 Zisimopoulou Street, Paleo Faliro, 17564 Attica, Greece
Telephone: 210 940 80 20
Mobile: 6973 88 30 30
Email: teletes.salappas@gmail.com