Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026 · LAIA Project · Project no. 101128818
1. Data Controller
LAIA — Laboratory on Artificial Intelligence in Albania and Kosovo
Contact persons: Elton Skendaj, Zoi Katsiri
Institution: Universiteti Mesdhetar i Shqiperise (UMSH)
Email: laia@umsh.edu.al
Phone: +355 695543439
Project number: 101128818 · Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you actively provide it or when it is technically necessary for the operation of this website.
| Data category | Examples | How collected | Legal basis (GDPR Art. 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact information | Name, email address, phone number | Contact form / direct email | Art. 6(1)(b) contractual necessity; Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest |
| Technical / usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited | Web server logs & analytics cookies (with consent) | Art. 6(1)(a) consent |
| Cookie preferences | Your consent choice and timestamp | Cookie consent manager | Art. 6(1)(c) legal obligation |
| Social media interactions | Data processed by LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook when you click links | Third-party platforms | Art. 6(1)(a) consent (user-initiated) |
3. Purposes of Processing
- Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form or email
- Operating and improving the website (server logs, analytics)
- Fulfilling dissemination obligations under the Erasmus+ programme
- Complying with legal obligations, including GDPR consent record-keeping
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time via the consent banner.
| Category | Purpose | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Functional always active | Essential for the website to operate correctly | No |
| Preferences | Remember your language and display settings | Yes |
| Statistics | Anonymous visitor analytics to improve the site | Yes |
| Marketing | Behavioural tracking for advertising purposes | Yes |
No cookies from Statistics or Marketing categories are set before you give explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings.
5. Data Retention
- Contact enquiries: up to 30 months (project duration) or until the purpose is fulfilled.
- Server logs: up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
- Cookie consent records: minimum 12 months, for GDPR accountability.
6. Third-Party Recipients
We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared with the following where necessary:
- Consortium partner institutions
- The European Commission and EACEA (Erasmus+ reporting)
- National authorities, where legally required
- Website hosting and infrastructure provider
- Analytics service provider (anonymised data only, post-consent)
Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) process data independently when you interact with links on this site.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is processed outside the EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR Chapter V, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject you have the following rights, exercisable at any time by contacting us at laia@umsh.edu.al:
Right of access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (Art. 15).
Right to rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16).
Right to erasure
Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing (Art. 17).
Right to restriction
Request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances (Art. 18).
Right to portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (Art. 20).
Right to object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21).
Right to withdraw consent
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing (Art. 7(3)).
Right to lodge a complaint
File a complaint with a supervisory authority, including the Albanian Information and Data Protection Commissioner.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure, including HTTPS encryption and access controls.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact & Complaints
Supervisory Authority (Albania)
Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection
Website: www.idp.al