Last Updated: September 10, 2025
Website: https://lincolnalbania.org
Website Owner: Abraham Lincoln Foundation of Albania
1. Overview
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data in accordance with Law No. 9887, dated 10.03.2008 “On the Protection of Personal Data”. By using this site, you agree to this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
• Identifying information (name, surname, postal address, email, phone number)
• Technical and online data (IP address, device identifiers, website activity, cookies)
• Usage history and interactions with site content
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Your explicit consent
• Performance of a service you request (e.g., contact, registration, application)
• Legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights
4. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to:
• Operate and improve the website
• Provide services and respond to your requests
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
• Resolve disputes or fulfill legal obligations
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.
Example: Contact form data may be retained for up to 2 years from the last interaction.
6. Your Rights
Under Albanian law, you have the right to:
• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with theCommissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data (https://idp.al)
7. Sharing With Third Parties
We may share data with third parties who support our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, web design), and only if they ensure appropriate data protection.
8. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage your preferences via your browser or reject non-essential cookies via the consent banner.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Analytics Programs
We use Google Analytics for statistical analysis. You can opt out using this tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
11. Third-party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Do Not Track
We do not support the browser “Do Not Track” setting.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy at any time. The most recent version will always be available on this page.
14. Contact
For questions, contact: info@lincoln.org.al
