: February 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Albanian Data Protection Law (Law No. 124/2024).
Who We Are
Our website address is https://albanianblogger.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly.
What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
Identification Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when leaving comments or subscribing to our newsletter.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience (see our Cookies section below).
Purpose of Data Collection
We process your personal data based on:
Consent: When you provide us with your information voluntarily.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and services.
User Rights Under GDPR and Albanian Law
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format.
Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email].
Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through our [Cookie Settings Page]. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To provide and maintain our website.
To improve and personalize user experience.
To analyze usage patterns.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For example:
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely unless requested for deletion.
Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) who assist us in operating our website under strict confidentiality agreements.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside Albania, we ensure compliance with applicable laws by implementing appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Third-Party Services
We utilize services such as Google Analytics for tracking website usage. These services may have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [insert email]. If you believe that we have not complied with your rights under the Albanian Data Protection Law or GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Albania.
This updated privacy policy incorporates essential elements required by both GDPR and Albanian law, ensuring transparency and protection of user rights. Be sure to customize it further based on specific practices related to your blog and consider consulting legal experts familiar with Albanian law for additional guidance.