PRIVACY POLICY
FONDACIONI BESA
The Besa Foundation (“the Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our activities. We process personal data in accordance with applicable legislation in the Republic of Albania and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Besa Foundation
Rruga “Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit”, 1001, Tiranë
Tirana, Albania
Email: [email protected]
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization name
- Any information submitted through contact forms, partnership requests, donation forms, or event registrations
b) Technical Data
When you access our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website
c) Donation Information
If you make a donation, payment processing is handled securely by third-party payment providers. The Foundation does not store full payment card details.
3. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communication requests
- To manage partnerships and collaborations
- To process donations and provide confirmations
- To organize and administer events and activities
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.
4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may share data with:
- Service providers supporting website hosting, IT systems, or payment processing
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
- Professional advisors where necessary
All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your personal data.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Once data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. DATA SECURITY
The Foundation implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, while we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
Requests may be submitted to the contact details provided above.
8. COOKIES
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze website traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain features of the website may not function properly as a result. A separate Cookie Policy may provide further details.
9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to external websites. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Besa Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Last updated of this document: 01 March 2026