1. Who We Are
This Cookie Policy explains how Malta Residency Programmes (operated by Signature Private Office Limited) ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on maltaresidencyprograms.com (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy which describes how we process personal data.
Registered office: Dragonara Business Centre, 5th Floor, Dragonara Road, St. Julians STJ 3141, Malta. Contact: info@maltaresidencyprograms.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. They perform functions such as enabling core site features, remembering preferences, helping us understand usage, and supporting personalised content or advertising. We also use similar technologies (collectively "cookies").
3. Legal Basis
We only store or access non-essential cookies on your device with your prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR & ePrivacy rules). Essential cookies (strictly necessary for the service you request) rely on legitimate interest / performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(f)/(b)). You can withdraw consent at any time via the floating cookie settings button.
4. Categories Currently Active
- Essential – Required for security, basic site operation and to remember your consent choices. Always active.
- Advertising / Measurement – (Optional) Google Ads conversion tracking & campaign performance measurement.
We do not currently deploy separate analytics, functional or preference cookies. If we add them in the future they will appear in the banner for granular consent and this policy will be updated before activation.
5. Consent Management
On first visit we display a banner allowing you to Accept All, keep only Essential, or customise categories. Your current selection is stored locally (localStorage key: cookie-consent). You can reopen the panel at any time using the floating “Cookies” button and adjust or withdraw consent. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing but will prevent future non-essential tracking.
6. Specific Cookies & Retention (Current Set)
The table below lists the cookies presently set on the homepage based on the latest scan. We only load the optional Google Ads tag if you provide consent. Lifespans are typical maximums; actual duration may differ slightly as defined by Google.
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | First‑party | Essential | Stores your chosen cookie preferences. | Local Storage | 12 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Advertising / Measurement | Stores ad conversion and attribution data. | HTTP | 3 months |
| _gcl_ls | Google Ads | Advertising / Measurement | Supports Google Ads conversion tracking (local storage variant). | Local Storage | Persistent |
| Consent signals (ad_storage, security_storage) | Google Consent Mode | State | Indicates granted/denied status; no personal data stored itself. | API / In-memory | While active |
7. Third‑Party Providers
Where we deploy Google services they are provided by Google Ireland Limited. See Google Privacy Policy and Google Cookies for details.
8. Managing & Withdrawing Consent
You can adjust categories at any time via the floating settings button. You can also clear your stored preference by deleting the cookie-consent entry in your browser storage and reloading the Site. Browser controls allow you to block all cookies, though essential functions may break.
9. Do Not Track & Signals
At present we do not respond to Do Not Track browser signals. If a recognised industry standard emerges we will review this section.
10. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add or remove technologies. Material changes will be highlighted on this page and reflected in the “Last updated” date below.
Last updated: 4 September 2025 (revised to reflect current cookies in use)