Privacy Policy

Updated on: October 2026

IN My Unique Albania, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we may collect when you visit shqiperiaimeunike.com, why we process them, how we use them and what your rights are.

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the legislation in force of the Republic of Albania, including Law no. 124/2024 “On the protection of personal data” and, when applicable, with the standards of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who we are

My Unique Albania is an information portal that publishes news, articles and content of interest from Albania and beyond.

Our site is:

https://shqiperiaimeunike.com/

For any questions about privacy or your personal data, you can contact us through the site Contact.

2. What data we may collect

Depending on how you use our site, we may collect data such as:

first and last name;
email address;
information you send to us through the contact form;
data provided during subscription to the newsletter;
IP address;
device and browser type;
operating system;
the pages you visit and how you use the site;
technical data and information related to cookies.

We do not intentionally request personal data that is not necessary for the provision of our services.

3. Contact form

When you contact us via the contact form, we may process your name, email address, message and any other information you choose to send us.

This data is used only to:

receive and review your message;
communicate with you;
respond to your questions or requests.

The data are not used for other purposes incompatible with the reason for which they were collected.

4. The newsletter

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may store your email address and, where provided, your name.

This data is used to send you news, updates and other materials from My Unique Albania.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link found in our communications or by contacting us.

If an email confirmation process is used, the subscription may require your confirmation before activation.

5. Cookies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security and to improve the user experience.

Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

They can be used for:

technical operation of the site;
storing user preferences;
security;
analyzing site traffic and usage;
measuring content performance.

When required by applicable legislation, non-necessary cookies are activated only after the user has given the relevant consent.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

6. Technical data and server logs

When you visit the site, the server may automatically record technical information, such as:

the IP address;
the date and time of the visit;
requested page;
browser type;
operating system;
technical information related to the request.

This data may be used for security, diagnosing technical problems, preventing abuses and maintaining the site.

7. Analytics and Third Party Services

The Site may use analytics services or third-party technologies to understand how the Site is used and to improve its content and functionality.

These providers may process technical information in accordance with their privacy policies.

When required, the use of such technologies will be subject to the user's consent.

8. Google AdSense and Third Party Ads

Home My Unique Albania use or plan to use the service Google AdSense, provided by Google, for the display of advertisements and the financial support of the operation of the portal.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies to:

display and measurement of advertisements;
prevention of advertising fraud and abuse;
limiting the repeated display of advertisements;
personalization of advertisements, when permitted and the necessary consent has been obtained;
analyzing the effectiveness of advertising.

Depending on privacy settings, location and user consent, personalized or non-personalized ads may be displayed.

Google and its partners may process information such as IP addresses, browser data, online identifiers and information on interactions with advertisements, according to their privacy policies and applicable legislation.

Users can learn more about how Google uses data in advertising and manage their preferences through the following links:

When required by applicable law, the use of cookies and non-necessary technologies for advertising is subject to the user's prior consent.

Users can accept, reject or change their preferences for cookies and advertising through the site's consent management mechanism, where this mechanism is available.

9. Content and Links from Third Parties

Our articles may contain videos, photos, social media posts, links or embedded content from other sites.

Embedded content from other sites may behave as if the visitor had visited the corresponding site directly.

These services may collect data, use cookies or record your interaction according to their privacy policies.

My Unique Albania does not control how third parties process data on their platforms.

10. Legal basis of processing

Depending on the case, personal data may be processed on the basis of:

your consent;
our legitimate interest in the operation and security of the site;
fulfilling a request made by you;
compliance with a legal obligation;
other bases provided by the legislation in force.

Where processing relies on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

11. With whom we can share the data

We do not sell your personal data.

Data may be processed or accessed by service providers that help operate the site, such as:

hosting provider;
email services;
security and maintenance providers;
analytical services;
technical services necessary for the operation of the site.

These data may also be communicated to competent authorities when required by law.

12. International data transfer

Some of the technical services we use may operate or store data outside the Republic of Albania.

When personal data is transferred internationally, the necessary measures are taken to ensure an adequate level of its protection in accordance with applicable legislation.

13. How long we keep data

Personal data is stored only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or for as long as required by applicable legislation.

For example:

contact messages may be stored for as long as necessary to process the communication;
subscription data is stored until you unsubscribe or request its deletion;
technical logs may be stored for limited periods for security and operational reasons.

14. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from:

unauthorized access;
loss;
change;
disclosure;
misuse;
unauthorized destruction.

However, no system of data transmission or storage on the Internet can guarantee absolute security.

15. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable legislation for the protection of personal data, you may have the right to:

be informed about the processing of your data;
request access to your personal data;
request the correction of incorrect data;
request the deletion of data, when the legal conditions are met;
request restriction of processing;
object to processing in certain cases;
request data transfer where this right is applicable;
withdraw your consent at any time where the processing is based on consent;
submit a complaint to the competent authority for the protection of personal data.

The exercise of these rights may be subject to the conditions and limitations provided by law.

16. Right to appeal

If you think that your personal data has been processed in violation of the legislation in force, you have the right to turn to:

Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data in the Republic of Albania.

17. Children's Privacy

Our site does not intend to knowingly collect personal data from children without the necessary legal basis or authorization.

If we determine that such data has been collected inappropriately, we will take the necessary measures to treat or delete it.

18. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, the technologies we use, or legal requirements change.

The latest version will always be published on this page along with the update date.

19. Contact

For questions, requests for access, correction or deletion of your personal data, you can contact us through the page:

Contact – My Unique Albania