Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Vlore Circle uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Cookies help websites work, remember basic choices, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the browsing experience. Some cookies are needed for the website to function. Others are optional and may be used for analytics, performance, or embedded content.

Who we are

Vlore Circle is a local community platform built around life in Vlore, Albania. The website provides guides, local content, community updates, and links to community spaces such as our Facebook group.

For cookie or privacy questions, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@vlorecircle.com

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember certain information, and support website features.

Cookies can be temporary or persistent.

  • Session cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Similar technologies

We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, or analytics tools. These technologies can work in a similar way to cookies and may collect basic information about your use of the website.

In this policy, when we say “cookies,” we also mean similar technologies where relevant.

Types of cookies we may use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are needed for the website to work properly. They may support basic functions such as page navigation, security, form protection, cookie consent settings, and website performance.

These cookies cannot usually be switched off through our website because the site may not work correctly without them.

Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as cookie settings, language preferences, or display preferences.

These cookies help make the website easier to use.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may show us which pages are visited, how long people stay, which content is useful, and how visitors move through the site.

This information helps us improve Vlore Circle and create better local content.

If analytics cookies are not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent before using them where required.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to understand visitor behavior, measure campaigns, or show more relevant content or ads.

Vlore Circle may not use marketing cookies at launch. If we add marketing, retargeting, advertising, or partner tracking tools later, this Cookie Policy will be updated.

Embedded content cookies

Our website may include or link to content from third-party platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, or other external services.

These third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with them. We do not control those cookies. Please check the privacy and cookie policies of those platforms for more information.

Why we use cookies

We may use cookies to:

  • Make the website work correctly.
  • Keep the website secure.
  • Remember your cookie choices.
  • Improve website speed and performance.
  • Understand which guides and pages are useful.
  • Improve content, layout, and user experience.
  • Support embedded content or social media features.

Cookies we may use

The exact cookies used on this website may change depending on the tools, plugins, analytics services, and embedded content we use.

Common examples may include:

  • Cookie consent cookies: Used to remember your cookie preferences.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand website traffic and page performance.
  • Security cookies: Used to protect forms, reduce spam, or keep the website secure.
  • Embedded content cookies: Used by third-party platforms when you interact with embedded content.

If we use a cookie banner or cookie management tool, it may show a more detailed list of active cookies on the website.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our website or help us run it.

These may include:

  • Analytics providers.
  • Website hosting or security providers.
  • Form protection or spam prevention tools.
  • Social media platforms.
  • Embedded map, video, or media tools.

Third-party services have their own privacy and cookie practices. We are not responsible for how those third parties use cookies or personal data.

Cookie consent

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may be able to accept, reject, or manage cookie categories through a cookie banner or cookie settings tool on the website.

You can change your cookie choices at any time if the website provides a cookie settings option.

How to manage cookies in your browser

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.

The exact steps depend on your browser. You can usually find cookie controls in your browser’s privacy or security settings.

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” setting. If we use tools that recognize this setting, we may respect it where technically possible.

Not all websites, browsers, or third-party tools respond to Do Not Track signals in the same way.

How long cookies stay on your device

Cookies stay on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

  • Session cookies: Usually deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Stay for a set period or until you delete them.

The storage period may depend on the cookie provider, website settings, or the service that places the cookie.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, especially if we add new tools, analytics services, embedded content, or marketing features.

When we update this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page.

Related policy

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Vlore Circle uses cookies, contact us at:

Email: hello@vlorecircle.com