What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
This Cookie Policy explains how Hidden Albania uses cookies and similar technologies on our website hiddenalbania.com.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To keep you signed in and remember your preferences
- To understand how you navigate and use our website
- To personalize your experience and show relevant content
- To analyze website traffic and improve our services
- To provide relevant advertising
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Shopping cart and checkout functionality
- Remembering your login status
- Language and region preferences
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing personalized recommendations
- Enabling social media features
- Supporting live chat functionality
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website
- What you click on while using our site
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region)
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns:
- Personalized advertising based on your interests
- Remarketing to show you relevant ads on other websites
- Measuring ad performance and conversions
- Limiting how many times you see an ad
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance | View Policy |
| Google Ads | Advertising and remarketing | View Policy |
| Facebook/Meta | Social media integration and advertising | View Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | View Policy |
Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device for faster loading
- Session Storage: Temporary storage during your browsing session
- Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior
- Pixel Tags: Used in emails to track open rates and engagement
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: