Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22.04.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how REKO collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you interact with the platform. The REKO platform is implemented by Rilindja Gjelbër, supported by Community Development Fund (CDF), and funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo. It serves as a hub for promoting circular economy practices and community collaboration.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the REKO platform:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, organization, and professional role (when registering, signing up for events, or contacting us).

• Technical Information: such as IP address, browser type, device data, and usage behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent).

• User-Generated Content: such as posts, comments, event submissions, and community interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the REKO platform;

• To communicate with you about updates, events, or relevant notices;

• To analyze usage and improve the platform experience;

• To ensure the platform’s security and prevent misuse.

3. Data Retention

Your data is securely stored and retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or modification of personal data.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

• With technical service providers needed to support platform functionality;

• When legally required to do so;

• With implementation partners within the REKO project framework, and only for clearly defined, mission-related purposes.

5. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data;

• Delete your data (where no legal obligation to retain it exists);

• Restrict processing of your data;

• Transfer your data to another service;

• Withdraw consent at any time where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Cookies

The REKO platform uses cookies to enhance user experience, track anonymous usage statistics, and store user preferences. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Rilindja Gjelber
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: re-ko.org or rilindja-gjelber.org