Privacy Policy
Updated: 2nd June 2025
Welcome to Relocating To Malta, from here on in referred to as "we", "our" or "us". We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal information when you visit our website, purchase digital products, subscribe to our newsletter or use our video consultation services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional).
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Billing Information: For e-book purchases (processed via a secure third-party payment processor).
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Communication Data: Information shared during video consultations (Google Meet or Facebook Messenger).
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Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address for marketing and updates.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To provide and deliver digital products (e-books).
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To schedule and conduct video consultations.
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To send you newsletter updates and marketing communications (with your consent).
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To process transactions securely via third-party payment platforms.
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To analyse website performance and improve our services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
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Consent: For email marketing and newsletter subscriptions.
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Contractual necessity: For processing purchases and video consultations.
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Legitimate interests: To improve website functionality and protect against misuse.
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Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions.
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Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) for newsletters.
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Video conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Facebook Messenger) for consultations.
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Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
6. International Data Transfers
As some third-party providers may be located outside the EU, we ensure that any international transfers of personal data comply with GDPR by using standard contractual clauses or other approved safeguards.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
8. Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
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Object to or restrict processing.
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Email]
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., government portals, expat resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via email.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Relocating To Malta ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at "relocatingtomalta.com". It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., navigation, secure login).
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
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Marketing Cookies: Track user behaviour for tailored marketing (used only with your consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential: Enables basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas (Example: Session ID).
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Analytics: Collects anonymous data to analyse website performance (Example: Google Analytics).
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Functionality: Remembers your choices and settings (Example: Language preference).
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Marketing: Used to deliver relevant ads or messages (Example: Facebook Pixel).
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies for analytics and video conferencing tools, including:
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Google Analytics.
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Google Meet (if integrated with your calendar or scheduling tools).
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Facebook Messenger.
These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
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Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings.
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Opt-out Tools:
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Ad preference tools for platforms like Facebook or Google.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via email.