Effective Date: 27 Feb 2026
Website: https://karapanco.com/
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how karapanco.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”) processes information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable international data protection laws.
2. Website Platform
This Website is built and operated using WordPress. WordPress may technically process limited server data necessary for site functionality, security, and performance.
The Website does not provide account registration, comment forms, newsletters, contact forms, or other direct data submission mechanisms.
3. Data Collected Automatically
Although no personal data is actively collected from users, certain technical data may be processed automatically when visiting the Website.
a) Server Log Data
The hosting provider may automatically log:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referrer URL
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Date and time of access
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Pages visited
This data is processed for security, stability, and operational purposes. It is not used to personally identify users.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. Google Analytics
The Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (USA).
Google Analytics may collect:
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IP address (anonymized if IP anonymization is enabled)
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Device and browser information
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Pages visited
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Session duration
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Traffic source
Google Analytics uses cookies to generate statistical reports on website usage.
Legal basis:
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User consent (where cookie consent is required)
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Legitimate interest in analyzing website performance
Google may process data on servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Cookies
The Website uses cookies necessary for WordPress functionality and analytics cookies from Google Analytics.
Types of cookies:
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Essential cookies (technical operation)
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Analytics cookies (usage statistics)
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings. In jurisdictions requiring consent (e.g., EU), a cookie consent mechanism should be implemented.
6. No Sale or Commercial Use of Data
karapanco.com does not sell, rent, trade, or commercially distribute personal data.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to the configuration set within Google Analytics. Server log retention is determined by the hosting provider.
8. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.
9. User Rights (GDPR)
Where personal data processing applies, users have the right to:
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Access their data
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Request rectification
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Request erasure
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Withdraw consent
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
10. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries:
Karapanco Consulting
Email: info@karapanco.com
Address: Pyramid of Tirana, Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II, Tiranë 1060, Albania
11. Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.