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. 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 https://aadf.org/privacy-policy/. We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies we use. 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: 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. These cookies remember your personalized settings and save you from having to log in or reset functions like language preference over and over again on the same sites. Name: Wp_logged_in_[hash] Provider: Aadf.org Purpose: Keeping users logged in Expiry: 15 Days after login Preferences Cookies 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. Name: wp-wpml_current_language Provider: Aadf.org Purpose: Keeping the website translated to desired language Expiry: 15 Days after Selection 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 on your browser settings or by clicking “Cookies Settings” in the website footer. 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. CONTACT US Suppose you have any questions about this Cookies Policy. In that case, 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.