Albanian-American Development Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “AADF” “us” “we” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and to complying with all applicable data protection and privacy laws. This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how we use them (“Cookies Policy”). You should read this Cookies Policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, or the information we collect using Cookies and how that information is used. 1. GENERAL Cookies are small text files used to make a user’s experience with the website more efficient. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy [insert link]. We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies we use. 2. TYPE OF COOKIES WE USE We store Cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This means that Cookies which are categorized as necessary, are processed based on GDPR Art. 6 (1) (f). All other Cookies are processed based on GDPR Art. 6 (1) (a). Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser. AADF website does not use any third-party cookies . We use both session and persistent Cookies as per the categories and the purposes set out below: A. Necessary cookies Type: Session cookies Administered by: AADF Purpose: These Cookies are essential to make the website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the website cannot function properly. Name Provider Purpose Expiry B. Notice Acceptance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: AADF Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website. Name Provider Purpose Expiry C. Preferences Cookies (optional) Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: AADF Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you use the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them. Name Provider Purpose Expiry D. Statistical Cookies (optional) Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website anonymously. Name Provider Purpose Expiry E. Marketing Cookies (optional) Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Purpose: These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organisations or advertisers. These are persistent cookies and almost always of third-party provenance. Name Provider Purpose Expiry 3. YOUR CHOICES REGARDING COOKIES When you visit our Website, you will be prompted to accept or refuse Cookies. You can at any time change or withdraw your consent . If you prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first you must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time. If you do not accept our Necessary Cookies (mandatory), you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly. If you would like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser. 4. CONTACT US If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can contact us by sending an email at privacy@aadf.org or write to us at the address: Ibrahim Rugova Street, Building no. 42, Entrance 7, Apartment 60, Tirana, Albania. Albanian-American Development Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “AADF” “us” “we” or “our“) is committed to respecting your privacy and to complying with all applicable data protection and privacy laws. The objective of this privacy policy is to inform you how we handle your personal data (“Privacy Policy”). Our goal is to protect personal information you provide us whenever you contact us, visit or use our website. By visiting or using this website, you agree to these policies and practices. OUR PRINCIPLES REGARDING USER PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION We believe user privacy and data protection are human rights; We take protecting your privacy seriously, and we recognize we have a duty of care to the people whose data we hold; We will only collect and process data when it is absolutely necessary, and when we do, we will make it clear why we are doing so and how it will be used; We will not share your personal information with anyone else without your consent. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT? We collect and process personal data from individuals only as necessary in the exercise of AADF’s legitimate interests, functions and responsibilities as a private, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, whose mission is to facilitate the development of a sustainable private sector economy and a democratic society in Albania. We collect the following data: A. Website access When visiting our website, the browser automatically transmits data that is saved in a log file. AADF itself processes only the data that is technically required in order to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security. [to be added by New Politics the data processed only when accessing the website, such as domain, the page that is viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, the date and time of access, etc]. B. Statistical and analytical information We also may collect information about your online activity on our website. This statistical and analytical information is collected on an aggregate and non-individual specific basis of all browsers who visit the website, unless you choose to provide to us your individual information. No personal data shall be collected by AADF without visitors’ consent. One of our goals in collecting the above information is to help us monitor traffic on the website so that we can manage the website’s capacity and efficiency, for security purposes as well as to customize your user experience. This type of non-personal information and data can be collected through the standard operation for Internet servers and logs, as well as “cookies” and other technical mechanisms. C. Contact When users of our website contact us for a relevant request, personal data provided through the following options are processed for purpose of being able to contact or respond the enquiry: Website contact form (full name, e-mail, phone); Email; Phone; Letter. AADF will store and process such personal data only to the extent necessary for contacting the user and processing his/her request. D. Other online services For accessing other online services through our website, such as job applications, tender applications or registering for AADF programs, it is necessary to enter personal data for further processing. The corresponding data privacy policies for the respective service apply. HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION We use the personal information you provide us to provide you with content and information on our activities or to address a relevant request or application submitted by you. You explicitly consent to allowing us to contact you in this regard. AADF will not collect or keep your personal data unless it is necessary for the purpose(s) outlined above, nor will we keep your personal data for longer than is necessary. HOW DO WE STORE YOUR DATA We securely store your data at [New Politics to enter location]. We keep data in the website access log file for 4 (four) months, except for personal data collected and processed under other online services, for which the respective policies apply. Thereafter, your personal data identifying you shall be automatically deleted or anonymized. PERSONAL DATA SECURITY Protection of secrecy and confidentiality of your personal data is of crucial importance to AADF and its partners. For this reason, we implement the necessary organizational, technical and physical security procedures to protect the personal data you provide to us. Only authorized employees are permitted to access personal information, and they may do so only for permitted functions as explained to you above. We use industry standards practices such as encrypted communication, firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect the confidentiality of users’ personal data and help prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your information. [New Politics may add any further information regarding the data security measures and means] PERSONAL DATA DISCLOSURE AADF does not give, sell or disclose your personal information to any third parties for purposes or services you have not requested or for marketing purposes without your consent. For online services we provide on our Website, the corresponding data privacy policies shall apply for that respective service. We reserve the right to share your personal data with other companies and organizations in response to any claims or legal proceedings to establish or exercise our legal rights, to defend against any claims or as may be otherwise required by the law, as well as for the purposes of fraud protection. WHAT ARE YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS? AADF would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: the right of access: you have the right to request AADF for copies of your personal data. the right to rectification: you have the right to request that AADF corrects any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request AADF to complete information you believe is incomplete. the right to erasure: You have the right to request that AADF erases your personal data, subject to applicable laws and retention periods in accordance with AADF policies and procedures. the right to restrict processing: you have the right to request that AADF restricts processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. the right to object to processing: you have the right to object to AADF’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. the right to data portability: you have the right to request that AADF transfers the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. You may exercise these rights at any time by sending a written request to AADF at the address: Ibrahim Rugova Street, Building no. 42, Entrance 7, Apartment 60, Tirana, Albania. If you make a request, we have 30 days to respond to you. This period may be extended by 60 (sixty) further days where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of the requests. We will inform you of any such extension within 30 days of receipt of the request, together with the reasons for the delay. COOKIES A. What are cookies? Cookies are small data files that a website can use in order to recognize visitors who revisit a website, for example by assigning a unique number to the visitor, so as to facilitate their ongoing access to and use of the website. B. How do we use cookies? We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including: Keeping you signed in, when applicable; Understanding how you use our website; [to be added by New Politics] C. What types of cookies do we use? AADF website uses only necessary, preference and statistical cookies which are essential for providing necessary website functionality, improve your experience and analyze our traffic. D. How to manage cookies You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as well. For further information, visit our Cookies Policy [Cookies policy link to be added]. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES If any part of the website www.aadf.org links you to other websites (such as AADF partners’ websites), those websites do not operate under this Privacy Policy. We recommend you examine the privacy statements posted on those other websites to understand their procedures for collecting, using, and disclosing personal information. COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL NETWORKS AADF is member of several third-party community and social networks. It manages a presence on their platforms and our website contains links to these networks. These companies also process personal data, and you should check their privacy policies before sharing personal information: Twitter; Facebook; LinkedIn; Instagram; YouTube. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY AADF keeps its Privacy Policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. AADF may amend or update this Privacy Policy in the future. Any amendment to our Privacy Policy will become effective upon its publication on AADF website. This Privacy Policy was last updated on [insert]. CONTACT US If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please e-mail us at privacy@aadf.org or write to us at the address: Ibrahim Rugova Street, Building no. 42, Entrance 7, Apartment 60, Tirana, Albania.