Privacy Policy – Almegis Studio
Effective date: October 20, 2025
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Almegis Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “the website”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. By visiting or purchasing through almegis.com, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. For any inquiries, please contact us at info@almegis.com or via our registered address in Tirana, Albania.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
- Order and transaction data: purchased products, payment status, and delivery information.
- Payment details: we do not store credit card numbers or passwords; transactions are processed securely through external payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, session identifiers, and browsing statistics.
- Voluntary content: messages sent through contact forms, reviews, or other submissions.
3. How and Why We Use Your Information
Your information is processed for the following purposes:
- To process and deliver your orders.
- To provide customer service and support.
- To comply with legal obligations (tax and accounting requirements).
- To send marketing communications (only with your consent).
- To analyze and improve our website performance and user experience.
Legal bases for processing include: Contract performance, legal obligation, consent, and legitimate business interests.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to personalize your browsing experience, remember cart items, and analyze website traffic through tools like Google Analytics. You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly if cookies are blocked.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited data with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Delivery and logistics partners
- Website hosting and IT service providers
- Marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
All service providers are required to implement adequate data protection measures and are not permitted to use your information for unrelated purposes.
6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside Albania, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms compliant with international data protection standards (including GDPR principles).
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Transaction and billing data may be retained for the period required by tax laws. Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Request a copy of your data (data portability).
To exercise these rights, please email us at info@almegis.com. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may also contact the national data protection authority.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is entirely secure, we take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your data.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, along with the effective date. Continued use of our website after updates means you accept the revised Policy.
11. Contact Us
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: info@almegis.com
Address: Tirana, Albania
Tel: +355 69 204 5175
