This Cookie Policy explains how Maltashopper Limited uses cookies and similar tracking protocols on www.maltashopperlimited.com in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable data protection legislation in Malta.
1. Data Controller Identification
This website is operated by Maltashopper Limited, acting as the Data Controller in respect of cookies and associated personal data processed through our online store:
- Company Name: Maltashopper Limited
- Company Registration Number: C53942-MT2051 1424
- Registered Office Address: 162 Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera SVR 9034, Malta
- Official Email: benefit@maltashopperlimited.com
- Telephone Contact: +356 20334532
- Official Website: www.maltashopperlimited.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They enable our system to recognize your device, maintain essential site functionality, support shopping cart navigation, and manage user preferences during your visit.
3. User Consent Mechanism & Cookie Banner
In accordance with European data protection laws, we enforce a strict consent framework across our site:
- Essential Cookies: Mandatory cookies required for site operations, shopping cart retention, and transaction processing are enabled automatically upon accessing the site.
- Non-Essential Cookies: Analytics, functionality, or performance cookies are deactivated by default. These non-essential cookies are only activated if you explicitly provide consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our website Cookie Banner.
- Consent Management: You retain complete freedom of choice and may modify, decline, or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or site consent management tools.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
- Essential & Necessary Cookies: These cookies are mandatory for core website operations. They enable basic functionality such as shopping cart processing, session security, and page navigation. Without these cookies, basic transaction operations cannot be fulfilled.
- Third-Party & Operational Cookies (Stripe Processing): We engage secure third-party infrastructure to facilitate payment checkouts. Third-party cookies deployed during payment procedures are handled directly by our payment processor, Stripe. Stripe utilizes these cookies to execute financial transactions, maintain session continuity, assess fraud risks, and fulfill mandatory financial compliance controls.
5. Cookie Storage & Retention Periods
Cookies processed on www.maltashopperlimited.com are maintained in accordance with statutory European data retention parameters:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire automatically once you close your web browser session.
- Persistent Functional Cookies: Maintained for up to 12 months from activation to remember user settings, after which they are automatically erased or require renewed consent.
- Third-Party Payment Cookies (Stripe): Retained in accordance with Stripe’s data retention policies and relevant statutory financial compliance mandates, generally up to 24 months or as required by financial regulatory authorities.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can configure your internet browser to refuse, block, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact web session performance and impair your ability to complete order checkouts on our website.
For further enquiries regarding our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact our administrative team via email at benefit@maltashopperlimited.com.