Your privacy matters. Learn how we handle your personal data at rinasrentacar.com.
Last Updated: January 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how rinasrentacar.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit and use our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.
Rinas Rent a Car operates as an intermediary platform that connects travelers with licensed car rental providers at Rinas - Tirana International Airport and across Albania. We do not directly provide car rental services. All rental agreements are concluded between you and the local car rental company you select through our platform.
Our booking functionality is powered by Localrent, a third-party car rental comparison service. When you use the booking widget on our site, you interact directly with Localrent's platform.
When you use our website and booking services, we may collect:
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:
When you use the Localrent booking widget embedded on our pages (including homepage, Tirana, and vehicle class pages such as Economy, SUV, 4x4, Luxury, and Minivan), Localrent collects information directly from you according to their own privacy policy. This includes:
We do not have access to or store your payment card details or sensitive identification documents. These are handled exclusively by Localrent and the car rental provider you select.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us recognize you on subsequent visits.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality, security, and booking widget operation | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site (page views, traffic sources, user flow) | 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences (language selection, location settings) | 1 year |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by Localrent booking widget and other service providers | Varies by provider |
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website, particularly the booking widget functionality. Essential cookies required for security and basic operation cannot be fully disabled without preventing site access.
Our website integrates several third-party services that may collect and process your data independently:
The car rental booking widget is provided by Localrent (localrent.com). When you interact with the widget, you are subject to Localrent's privacy policy and terms of service. Localrent processes:
We recommend reviewing Localrent's privacy policy before completing any booking.
We use analytics tools to understand site usage patterns. These services may use cookies and collect aggregated data about visitor behavior, traffic sources, and content engagement. This helps us improve our editorial content about destinations like Tirana and vehicle types.
We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve static assets like images and stylesheets efficiently. These services may log technical information such as IP addresses and access times for security and performance purposes.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
We share information with trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf, including:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and its impact on your data.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data using commercially acceptable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users should also take precautions to protect their own devices and credentials.
Rinas Rent a Car operates in Albania and serves an international audience. Our website hosting and some service providers may be located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that any international transfers comply with GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive it in a structured, commonly used format.
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations that require us to retain certain information.
You can object to certain processing activities or request restriction of processing in specific circumstances.
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. The minimum age to rent a car in Albania is typically 21 years (with some suppliers requiring age 23 or 25 for certain vehicle classes). If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary based on data type:
After the retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not specifically respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings as described in Section 4.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: rinasrentacar.com/contact
Postal Address: Rruga e Kavajes, Tirana, Albania
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days
For specific questions about bookings made through Localrent, please contact Localrent directly through their platform. For editorial inquiries or content corrections, you may also reach our Editorial Team.
For more information about our services and policies, please visit:
Thank you for trusting Rinas Rent a Car with your Albania travel and car rental needs. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining that trust through transparent and responsible data practices.