Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how VisitAlbania uses cookies on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

VisitAlbania uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Language Preferences: Stores your selected language preference (localStorage)
  • Form Data: Temporarily stores contact form submissions (localStorage)
  • Navigation State: Maintains navigation and user interface state

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Local Storage: Store data locally for improved user experience

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We may use third-party analytics services that set these cookies.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements. These may include:

  • Social media platforms (if embedded content is used)
  • Google Maps (for location features)
  • Bootstrap and other libraries (for functionality)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a browsing session.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

3.3 Local Storage

Our website uses browser local storage (similar to cookies) to store:

  • Your language preference
  • Form submission data
  • Destination and activity selections

This data is stored locally in your browser and is not shared with third parties.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, your language preference may not be saved, and some interactive features may not work as expected.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. These may include:

  • Google Maps (for location features)
  • Social media platforms (if embedded content)
  • Analytics services

You should check the relevant third-party website for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data use practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

7. More Information About Cookies

If you would like more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: