This Cookie Policy explains how AlbaniaExpertWitness("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on AlbaniaExpertWitness.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. They can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by a partner such as Google or Meta).
How we use cookies (categories)
1. Strictly necessary
Required to operate the site securely, remember your cookie choices, and deliver core functionality (for example load balancing and abuse prevention). These cannot be switched off through our banner.
2. Preferences
Used to remember non-essential choices that improve your experience (for example UI preferences where we implement them). Disabled until you opt in under "Preferences".
3. Analytics
Helps us understand aggregate traffic and performance (for example Google Analytics, Hotjar when configured). We use Google Consent Mode so measurement tags respect your choices before they fire.
4. Marketing
Used for professional advertising and attribution where we deploy tools such as Meta Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag. These remain off until you opt in under "Marketing".
Legal bases (UK GDPR / ePrivacy)
Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interests and (where applicable) provisions on strictly necessary storage under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR), as implemented in UK law.
Optional categories rely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), obtained through our banner and preference centre. You may withdraw consent at any time via Cookie settings in the footer without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
CCPA / CPRA (US visitors - good practice)
We do not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense. Some analytics and advertising technologies may constitute sharing for cross-context behavioural advertising under California law. Where relevant, we honour opt-out signals by keeping marketing and analytics tags disabled unless you opt in.
Retention
Your consent record is stored in localStorage for up to 180 days, then we will ask again. Individual third-party cookies have their own retention periods described in the relevant vendor's policy.
Managing cookies
- Use Cookie settings in the site footer to reopen the preference centre.
- You can also control cookies through your browser settings (blocking or deleting cookies may affect site functionality).
Updates
We may update this policy when we change our tools or legal requirements. Material changes will be reflected here and, where appropriate, we may refresh consent.
Contact
Questions: contact@albaniaexpertwitness.com.