Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets out the basis on which Animal Rescue Albania (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects and processes the personal data of users of our website (“you”, “user”) or personal data that you provide to us through other means.

1. What information do we collect?

1.1 We may collect the following information (“Data”) that you voluntarily provide by completing forms on our website, communicating with us via messages, email, or other methods. This includes information you provide when you register to use our website, carry out actions or use our online accounts in any way, submit personal data such as photographs, request information or participate in similar activities, take part in discussions or other social media features on our website, or when you report a problem to us:

First and last name
Personal identification number
Email address
Mobile phone number
Declared residential address
Employment status

1.2 The Law on the Protection of Personal Data defines “Sensitive Data” as data relating to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, trade union membership, religious or philosophical beliefs, criminal convictions, as well as data concerning health and sexual life. As a user, you are generally not required to provide us with sensitive data. However, if you choose to provide such data, it will be processed in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.

1.3 In addition to information collected through our website, we may also receive information about you from third parties.

1.4 We reserve the right to request additional documentation for the approval of an adoption application or for the provision of certain information.

2. How do we use the information we collect?

2.1 You agree that the Data you provide will be recorded electronically and used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following:

To verify your identity and assess your suitability for adoption based on the information you provide
To detect and prevent fraud and/or other criminal or unethical activities
To contact you
To send you various notifications and updates

2.2 Any application or information submitted by a visitor through our website or directly to our staff allows us to use such data to provide information about our services. All data provided by you may also be used to ensure the fulfilment of contractual obligations between the parties. If changes are made to our website, the information you have provided may be used to inform you of such changes.

2.3 Any individual who refuses to grant consent for the use of their information by us or third parties is given the option to stop the processing of their personal data.

3. Where do we store the collected data?

3.1 We process and store personal data on servers managed by hosting service providers located in jurisdictions that provide an adequate level of protection, as required by the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“Storage Jurisdictions”).

3.2 We make efforts to ensure that personal data is not transferred outside the Storage Jurisdictions. However, in exceptional circumstances, personal data collected from you may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a destination outside the Storage Jurisdictions by staff operating there.

3.3 Generally, we will retain personal data for ten (10) years. In certain circumstances, such as regulatory requirements, we may be required to retain data for a longer period.

3.4 By providing us with your personal data, you consent to the international transfer, storage, and processing of such data as described above. Any transfer of data outside the Storage Jurisdictions will be carried out only with prior approval from the Albanian authorities, in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.

4. Your rights

4.1 The Law on the Protection of Personal Data grants you the right, free of charge, to access, object to the processing (in certain circumstances), and request the updating, correction, or rectification of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 You may exercise your rights at any time by contacting us.

4.3 We will make every effort to respond to your requests as promptly as possible, in accordance with the requirements of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.

4.4 Please note that the processing of certain personal data is necessary for the performance of any contract we may have with you. Therefore, we may not be able to stop processing such data while a contractual relationship exists. Additionally, your data cannot be permanently deleted where we are legally required to retain records related to our contractual relationship and/or where retention is required by law for a specific period.

5. Changes to this Privacy Policy

5.1 Any changes we make to this Privacy Policy in the future will be posted on our website and/or communicated to you via email or through your online account, where applicable.

6. Contacting you

6.1 By visiting this website and providing your personal and contact information, you agree to receive our communications through any of your communication devices.

7. Contact us

7.1 Questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcome and should be addressed to:

animalrescuealbania@gmail.com

Consent to the Privacy Policy

By clicking the Submit button in the sections where it appears, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy and give your informed consent to the collection and processing of data and documents in accordance with this Policy.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets out the basis on which Animal Rescue Albania (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects and processes the personal data of users of our website (“you”, “user”) or personal data that you provide to us through other means.

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1. What information do we collect?

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1.1

First and last name

Personal identification number

Email address

Mobile phone number

Declared residential address

Employment status

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1.2

1.3

In addition to information collected through our website, we may also receive information about you from third parties.

1.4

We reserve the right to request additional documentation for the approval of an adoption application or for the provision of certain information.

2. How do we use the information we collect?

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2.1

You agree that the Data you provide will be recorded electronically and used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following:

To verify your identity and assess your suitability for adoption based on the information you provide

To detect and prevent fraud and/or other criminal or unethical activities

To contact you

To send you various notifications and updates

2.2

2.3

Any individual who refuses to grant consent for the use of their information by us or third parties is given the option to stop the processing of their personal data.

3. Where do we store the collected data?

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3.1

We process and store personal data on servers managed by hosting service providers located in jurisdictions that provide an adequate level of protection, as required by the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“Storage Jurisdictions”).

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3.2

We make efforts to ensure that personal data is not transferred outside the Storage Jurisdictions. However, in exceptional circumstances, personal data collected from you may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a destination outside the Storage Jurisdictions by staff operating there.

3.3

Generally, we will retain personal data for ten (10) years. In certain circumstances, such as regulatory requirements, we may be required to retain data for a longer period.

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3.4

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4. Your rights

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4.1

The Law on the Protection of Personal Data grants you the right, free of charge, to access, object to the processing (in certain circumstances), and request the updating, correction, or rectification of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2

You may exercise your rights at any time by contacting us.

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4.3

We will make every effort to respond to your requests as promptly as possible, in accordance with the requirements of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.

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4.4

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5. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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5.1

Any changes we make to this Privacy Policy in the future will be posted on our website and/or communicated to you via email or through your online account, where applicable.

6. Contacting you

6.1

By visiting this website and providing your personal and contact information, you agree to receive our communications through any of your communication devices.

7. Contact us

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7.1

Questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcome and should be addressed to:

animalrescuealbania@gmail.com

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Consent to the Privacy Policy

By clicking the Submit button in the sections where it appears, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy and give your informed consent to the collection and processing of data and documents in accordance with this Policy.