Privacy and Cookie Policy

This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how Aeditions (https://aeditions.al) handles your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

This policy explains how Aeditions collects, uses, and protects any information that you give us when you use our website. Aeditions is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, it will only be used in accordance with this policy. We may update this policy from time to time; please check this page periodically for changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Contact information, including email address and phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
  • Order and transaction history
  • Technical information like IP address and browser/device data

For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect, see the List of cookies we collect section.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide better service, specifically for:

  • Order processing and internal record-keeping
  • Improving our products and services
  • Sending transactional and promotional communications (if you have opted in)
  • Customizing your shopping experience
  • Preventing fraud and complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing)
  • Our contractual obligations to you
  • Legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax)
  • Our legitimate interest in improving our services and security

Security

We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures such as encryption (SSL), secure servers, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@aeditions.al.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device to help analyze web traffic or recognize repeat visits. Cookies allow web applications to tailor their operations to your preferences.

We use cookies to identify which pages are being used and to improve your browsing experience. You can accept or decline cookies in your browser settings, though declining may limit some features.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Controlling your personal information

You can control your data in the following ways:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link provided in the emails
  • Contact us to update, delete, or restrict your data
  • Adjust your cookie preferences via browser settings or our cookie banner

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with trusted partners like payment providers, couriers, and marketing platforms under strict data protection agreements.

List of cookies we collect

The table below lists the cookies we collect and what they store.

Cookie Name Cookie Description
FORM_KEYStores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests.
PHPSESSIDYour session ID on the server.
GUEST-VIEWAllows guests to view and edit their orders.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CARTLinks to cart info and viewing history if requested.
STFInfo on shared products via email.
STOREThe selected store view or language.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIEIndicates cookie consent.
MAGE-CACHE-SESSIDImproves loading speed through browser cache.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGEFacilitates browser-side caching.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATIONHandles dynamic content updates.
MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUTSupports frontend cache timeout handling.
SECTION-DATA-IDSImproves site responsiveness with partial content updates.
PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSIONEnsures user-specific content remains up to date.
X-MAGENTO-VARYHandles server-side content variation.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSIONSupports multilingual content.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGEStores translated content locally.