LEAD Albania (hereinafter referred to as “LEAD” “us” “we” or “our“) is committed to respecting your privacy and to complying with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.
The objective of this privacy policy is to inform you how we handle your personal data (“Privacy Policy”). Our goal is to protect personal information you provide us whenever you contact us, visit or use our website. By visiting or using this website, you agree to these policies and practices.
We believe user privacy and data protection are human rights;
We take protecting your privacy seriously, and we recognize we have a duty of care to the people whose data we hold;
We will only collect and process data when it is absolutely necessary, and when we do, we will make it clear why we are doing so and how it will be used;
We will not share your personal information with anyone else without your consent.
We collect and process personal data from individuals only as necessary in the exercise of AADF’s legitimate interests, functions and responsibilities as a private, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, whose mission is to facilitate the development of a sustainable private sector economy and a democratic society in Albania.
We collect the following data:
When visiting our website, the browser automatically transmits data that is saved in a log file. LEAD Albania itself processes only the data that is technically required in order to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.We only process data as follows:IP address,Page you visited on the website,How long you stayed on a specific Page.
We also may collect information about your online activity on our website. This statistical and analytical information is collected on an aggregate and non-individual specific basis of all browsers who visit the website, unless you choose to provide to us your individual information. No personal data shall be collected by LEAD Albania without visitors’ consent. One of our goals in collecting the above information is to help us monitor traffic on the website so that we can manage the website’s capacity and efficiency, for security purposes as well as to customize your user experience. This type of non-personal information and data can be collected through the standard operation for Internet servers and logs, and other technical mechanisms.
When users of our website contact us for a relevant request, personal data provided through the following options are processed for purpose of being able to contact or respond the enquiry:
Website contact form (full name, e-mail, phone);
Email;
Phone;
Letter.
LEAD Albania will store and process such personal data only to the extent necessary for contacting the user and processing his/her request.
For accessing other online services through our website, such as application for the fellowship program, it is necessary to enter personal data for further processing. The corresponding data privacy policies for the respective service apply.
We use the personal information you provide us to provide you with content and information on our activities or to address a relevant request or application submitted by you. You explicitly consent to allowing us to contact you in this regard.
LEAD Albania will not collect or keep your personal data unless it is necessary for the purpose(s) outlined above, nor will we keep your personal data for longer than is necessary.
We securely store your data at a Datacenter in Frankfurt,Germany
We keep data in the website access log file for 4 (four) months, except for personal data collected and processed under other online services, for which the respective policies apply. Thereafter, your personal data identifying you shall be automatically deleted or anonymized.
Protection of secrecy and confidentiality of your personal data is of crucial importance to AADF and its partners. For this reason, we implement the necessary organizational, technical and physical security procedures to protect the personal data you provide to us. Only authorized employees are permitted to access personal information, and they may do so only for permitted functions as explained to you above. We use industry standards practices such as encrypted communication, firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect the confidentiality of users’ personal data and help prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your information.
AADF does not give, sell or disclose your personal information to any third parties for purposes or services you have not requested or for marketing purposes without your consent. For online services we provide on our Website, the corresponding data privacy policies shall apply for that respective service.
We reserve the right to share your personal data with other companies and organizations in response to any claims or legal proceedings to establish or exercise our legal rights, to defend against any claims or as may be otherwise required by the law, as well as for the purposes of fraud protection.
AADF would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
the right of access: you have the right to request AADF for copies of your personal data.
the right to rectification: you have the right to request that AADF corrects any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request AADF to complete information you believe is incomplete.
the right to erasure: You have the right to request that AADF erases your personal data, subject to applicable laws and retention periods in accordance with AADF policies and procedures.
the right to restrict processing: you have the right to request that AADF restricts processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
the right to object to processing: you have the right to object to AADF’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
the right to data portability: you have the right to request that AADF transfers the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
You may exercise these rights at any time by sending a written request to AADF at the address: Ibrahim Rugova Street, Building no. 42, Entrance 7, Apartment 60, Tirana, Albania. If you make a request, we have 30 days to respond to you. This period may be extended by 60 (sixty) further days where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of the requests. We will inform you of any such extension within 30 days of receipt of the request, together with the reasons for the delay.
Cookies are small data files that a website can use in order to recognize visitors who revisit a website, for example by assigning a unique number to the visitor, so as to facilitate their ongoing access to and use of the website.
We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
Keeping you signed in, when applicable;
Understanding how you use our website;
Understanding where you access the website from;
AADF website uses only necessary and preference cookies which are essential for providing necessary website functionality, improve your experience and analyze our traffic.
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as well.
For further information, visit our Cookies Policy https://aadf.org/cookies-policy/.
If any part of the website www.aadf.org links you to other websites (such as AADF partners’ websites), those websites do not operate under this Privacy Policy. We recommend you examine the privacy statements posted on those other websites to understand their procedures for collecting, using, and disclosing personal information.
AADF is member of several third-party community and social networks. It manages a presence on their platforms and our website contains links to these networks. These companies also process personal data, and you should check their privacy policies before sharing personal information:
Twitter;
Facebook;
LinkedIn;
Instagram;
YouTube
AADF keeps its Privacy Policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. AADF may amend or update this Privacy Policy in the future. Any amendment to our Privacy Policy will become effective upon its publication on AADF website.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 07/17/2024
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please write to us at the address: Ibrahim Rugova Street, Building no. 42, Entrance 7, Apartment 60, Tirana, Albania.
Mona Xhexhaj has 13+ years of experience in Albania’s civil society sector, leading EU-funded initiatives on enlargement, rule of law, governance, and youth engagement.
She holds a dual BA in Political Science & International Relations (UNYT/Empire State College, USA) and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Politics and Policy (UCL, Chevening Scholar). Since 2018, she has been Executive Director of the Academy of European Integration and Negotiations (AIEN), advancing capacity building on EU accession and fostering a 320+ member expert network.
She has contributed to IPA, Jean Monnet, and Europe for Citizens programs, specializing in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement, while serving in national consultative mechanisms on EU integration.
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She has guided institutions, governments, and UN agencies in aligning financial practices with sustainability objectives, promoting entrepreneurship, EU integration, and inclusive growth across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Western Balkans.
Currently, she advises organizations on integrating sustainability and competitiveness into operations and actively mentors young professionals while advocating for women’s economic empowerment.
Erblin Jaku holds a Master of Public Policy from the London School of Economics and degrees in Journalism and Communication and Public Relations from the University of Tirana.
He has over a decade of experience across media, academia, and policy, collaborating with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, the European Union, and UNDP. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Top Channel and currently lectures at the University of Tirana.
His work focuses on media freedom, democracy, governance and public diplomacy, with a particular interest in strengthening democratic institutions in Albania and the wider region.
Dea Llagami is a legal professional specializing in competition law, market regulation, and EU integration, holding advanced degrees from the University of Amsterdam and KU Leuven.
She has served at the Albanian Competition Authority, contributing to legislative reforms, EU alignment, and representing Albania in international forums such as the OECD Global Forum on Competition.
A licensed attorney and assistant lecturer at the University of Tirana, Dea combines legal expertise with policy experience to support institutional reform, rule of law, and Albania’s EU accession process.
Alban Avdulla is a lawyer specializing in the intersection of energy and technology, holding three master’s degrees, including one from Duke University in Intellectual Property and Technology Law.
He has contributed to international initiatives such as the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence and gained early experience interning at the UK House of Commons and lecturing at the European University of Tirana.
Alban provides legal counsel and representation in Commercial, Civil, and Energy Law, notably supporting renewable energy producers managing over 100 hydropower plants, influencing regulatory changes, and promoting sustainable energy development in Albania.
Adi Muja is a lawyer with over five years of experience in private practice and civil society, specializing in legal consulting, contract negotiation, compliance, and legislative analysis.
He has collaborated with the Albanian Parliament on anti-corruption and accountability initiatives and serves as General Director of ECOAST, an NGO for socio-cultural development.
Holding advanced degrees in Private Law and EU Business Law, Adi combines legal expertise with institutional cooperation to promote transparency, good governance, and the rule of law in Albania.
Kej Lili holds Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering from TU Darmstadt, specializing in Electrical Engineering and IT with a focus on alternative energy and energy distribution.
She has conducted research on sustainable innovation and gained professional experience in Germany through projects supporting the EU’s decarbonization goals in project management, process optimization, and renewable energy.
Returning to Albania, Kej aims to contribute to the country’s energy transition and alignment with EU environmental standards, while her passion for travel reflects her curiosity, adaptability, and openness in both life and leadership.
Amanda Terpo is an urban and mobility planner with over 10 years of experience in sustainable development, mobility strategies, and project management.
She works as an independent consultant, designing policies and initiatives that connect planning, people, and sustainability. She has led projects on environmental governance, sustainable mobility, and youth engagement, including contributions to the Western Balkans Green Agenda.
Previously Vice Dean at Polis University, Amanda now lectures on urban mobility and GIS, combining academic expertise with practical applications. As a professional she holds a PhD in Architecture & Urban Planning and an MSc in Urban Planning.
Boralda Minaj is a marketing and PR professional with over 9 years of experience, specialising in communication strategies, digital marketing, and the organisation of international events.
As the Founder and CEO of B Limitless Agency, she has brought global events such as Junction Hackathon and Slush’D to Albania, building bridges between local startups, international investors, and the global innovation ecosystem.
Boralda has experience in the public sector leading national campaigns and high-level communication, and in the private sector developing marketing strategies that drive brand growth and partnerships.
Artenisa Peçulaj holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Biology from the University of Tirana and has over a decade of experience in biodiversity conservation, protected areas, sustainable fisheries, and environmental policy.
She has worked with institutions such as the National Agency of Protected Areas and WWF Adria, coordinated national projects, engaged stakeholders, and contributed to international networks like the European Rangers Federation.
Currently, she is finalizing the proclamation of Vjosa Valley as a UNESCO Biosphere Region, coordinating grants in protected areas, and pursuing a PhD at the University of Camerino on microplastic pollution and circular economy strategies for marine ecosystem restoration.
