Updated on: 20.05.2026 | Version 1.0
Governing law: Law No. 124/2024 "For the Protection of Personal Data"; Article 158(6), Law No. 54/2024 "On Electronic Communications in the Republic of Albania"
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include pixel images, local storage, and social media trackers.
Our website is built on WordPress with Elementor. Certain elements loaded automatically (such as Google Fonts and social media icons) transmit your IP address to third-party servers on mere page visit, independently of your cookie preferences. This is detailed in Section 3.
Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. Do not store personally identifiable information.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec / PHPSESSID | WordPress | Server session — maintains page state | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores interface preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | noacontrol.al | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| translatepress | TranslatePress | Stores language preference (AL/EN) | 12 months |
Help us understand how visitors use the site. Placed only with your active consent under Article 158(6) of Law No. 54/2024 and Article 7(1)(a) of Law No. 124/2024.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies user session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Enable enhanced functionality. Placed only with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| tp_lang / trp_language | TranslatePress | Stores AL/EN language preference | 12 months |
NOA Control does not currently use marketing or targeting cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated and your consent sought in advance.
In addition to cookies, certain elements of our website load resources directly from third-party servers. This occurs automatically when you visit the website and may result in your IP address and technical data being transmitted to the following providers, regardless of your cookie preferences:
| Service | Provider / Country | Data transmitted and purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Google LLC, USA | Your IP address and technical browser information are transmitted to Google when website fonts are downloaded from Google's servers. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy |
| Social media buttons (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) | Meta Platforms / LinkedIn / Instagram, USA | Your IP address is transmitted to these platforms when their icons load on the page. The respective platform privacy policies apply. |
These transmissions occur due to the current technical configuration of the website and are outside the control of the cookie banner. NOA Control is taking technical steps to eliminate these transmissions by hosting resources locally. In the meantime, visiting the website implies acceptance of these transmissions with the providers listed above.
Under Article 158(6) of Law No. 54/2024 "On Electronic Communications" and Articles 7(1)(a) and 8 of Law No. 124/2024, non-essential cookies are placed only after your active consent. Strictly necessary cookies are permitted without consent under Article 158(6), second sentence of the same law (technical storage essential for service provision). On first visit, a consent banner appears. You may:
Your choice is saved for 12 months. You may change it at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer. “Preferencat e Cookies” at the bottom of every page.
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies |
| Safari | Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data |
Google Analytics opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
This Cookie Policy is updated when our use of cookies changes or legal requirements evolve. The updated version is published with a revised date.
For any questions about our use of cookies: info@noacontrol.al
