COOKIES NOTICE

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website or use our services. They may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies such as analytics or advertising providers).

Cookies and tracking technologies may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device ID
• App ID
• Vendor ID
• Advertising ID

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling out forms. They are also used for security (e.g., fraud prevention, load balancing) and to ensure basic technical operation. Because they are strictly necessary, these cookies do not require your consent. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly if you do so.
• Performance Cookies – These cookies collect information about how our website is used, such as which pages are visited most often, whether users encounter error messages, or how fast pages load. The purpose is to measure and improve the performance of our site. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. Performance cookies may be set by us or by trusted third-party providers. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent, and you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your access to the website’s essential functions.
• Analytics Cookies – These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and how they navigate). This information is used to improve our website’s functionality and user experience. Analytics cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers (such as Google Analytics). These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent, and you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your ability to use the website.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies – These cookies track your browsing behavior across our website and, in some cases, across third-party websites. They are used to deliver personalized advertisements, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and build user profiles based on your interests. Marketing cookies may be set by us or by trusted third-party providers (such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Google Ads). These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent, and you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your access to our website’s core features.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

• Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
• Analytics, preference, and marketing cookies are only used with your explicit opt-in consent in the EEA, in line with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
• In Albania, cookies are currently regulated under Law No. 124/2024. Although opt-in consent is not always mandatory, we voluntarily apply the stricter EU standard. See: Law No. 124/2024 (Republic of Albania).

4. How You Can Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner(We use cookies to make our website work properly (strictly necessary cookies). With your consent, we also use cookies for preferences, performance, analytics, and personalized advertising. You can accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your choices. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. For more details, read this Cookies Document and our Privacy Policy) that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the page. You may also configure your browser to block cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party providers, such as:

• Google Analytics (analytics & performance)
• Facebook/Instagram Ads (marketing & advertising)
• LinkedIn Ads (marketing & advertising)

These providers may process data outside the EEA. In such cases, transfers are secured by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions in accordance with GDPR Chapter V.

6. Data Retention

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain until they expire or until you delete them via your browser settings.

7. Your Consent Choices

You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent isas easy as giving it:

• If you accepted cookies with one click (e.g., “Accept All”), you will also be able to withdraw them with one click.
• A “Cookie Settings” button/link is permanently available at the bottom of our website, allowing you to review and change your preferences at any time.
• Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal.

If you withdraw consent, non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing) will be immediately disabled, while strictly necessary cookies will remain active to ensure the basic functionality and security of our website.

For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Special Purposes

In addition to the categories described above, we may use certain cookies and similar technologies for security and operational purposes, which are strictly necessary for our website and services to function properly. These purposes include:

• Fraud prevention and detection – identifying and preventing fraudulent or abusive activities that could compromise our services or the safety of users.
• System security and stability – ensuring the secure operation of our website, applications, and IT infrastructure (e.g., load balancing, error detection, and server protection).
• Technical troubleshooting – resolving technical issues between users, advertisers, and content providers to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

These cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a secure, reliable, and functional service. Because they are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform, they do not require your consent.