Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Our goal is to provide useful, high-quality information without demanding excessive personal data. We collect two main types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

This includes personal information you knowingly and actively provide to us. This typically occurs when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: Your email address.
• Leave a comment: Your name/nickname and email address.
• Contact us: Your name and email address, along with the contents of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Via Cookies & Analytics)

When you browse the Site, certain data is automatically logged by our servers, hosting provider, and analytics tools (like Google Analytics). This data does not directly identify you but helps us understand how the site is used. This includes:

• Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type and version.
• The pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and the date of your visit.
• Referring website details (the site you visited before ours).

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, this may affect your ability to interact with our and other websites.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used primarily to maintain and improve the user experience on **How Albania**. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Operate and maintain the Site: Ensuring all features and guides load correctly.
• Improve content relevance: Analyzing traffic and popular articles to create more useful guides.
• Communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, comments, or subscription requests.
• Send periodic emails (Newsletter): Sharing updates, new guides, or relevant information about life in Albania (if you have opted in).

3. Third-Party Links and Advertising

Our Site contains links to external sites that are not operated by us. For instance, we may link to government services, banks, or relevant Albanian businesses. We have no control over the content and practices of these third-party sites, and we cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

Affiliate Disclosure: In some articles, we may use affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These third parties have their own privacy policies.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Your Rights (For EU/EEA Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights, including the right to:

• Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
• Object to our processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page. By continuing to use the Site after we post any modifications, you acknowledge and agree to the revised policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us:

Email: support@howalbania.com