Privacy Policy & GDPR – Albaniaqira

Last updated: 1 april 2016

This Privacy Policy explains how Albaniaqira (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Collection

We collect the information necessary to provide and improve our services:

• For Hosts: Name, contact details (email, phone number), property address, photos, and descriptions of the accommodation.

• For Guests: Name, contact details, and information provided in connection with booking inquiries.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and user behavior via cookies.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis

We process your data based on the following:

• Performance of Contract: To manage your account, publish advertisements, and facilitate contact between guests and hosts.

• Legitimate Interest: To improve our website, ensure technical functionality, and communicate relevant updates.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with accounting laws or other statutory requirements.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Albaniaqira is a platform for connection. We never sell your personal data to third parties. Data is only shared:

• Between Users: Contact information is shared between the host and the guest once an inquiry is made to enable communication.

• Service Providers: We use trusted partners (e.g., web hosting and email services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Retention

We store your data for as long as you have an active account with us or as long as required by law (e.g., for accounting purposes). You may request the deletion of your data at any time.

5. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.

• Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate data.

• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): The right to request that we delete your personal data.

• Restriction: The right to request that we limit the processing of your data.

• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a machine-readable format.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your user experience and analyze website traffic. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but please note that some parts of the website may not function correctly as a result.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this policy or our data handling, please contact us at: Email: booking@albaniaqira.com