Lazy Pirate Malta
Operated by Trendy Group Malta Limited
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Lazy Pirate Malta website.
It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices users have regarding their use.
- What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyze website usage, and support advertising services.
Cookies may be set either by the website itself (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).
Cookies may also be classified as:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies, which remain on the user’s device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
The retention period of persistent cookies varies depending on the provider and purpose, typically ranging from 30 days up to 24 months, particularly for analytics services.
- Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies
The use of cookies on this website is based on the following legal bases under:
- the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- the ePrivacy Directive
- the Processing of Personal Data (Electronic Communications Sector) Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 586.01 of the Laws of Malta)
Essential cookies are processed based on legitimate interest as they are necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
Analytics and advertising cookies are only used where users have provided explicit consent through the website’s cookie consent banner.
Users may withdraw or modify their consent at any time.
- Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website.
They enable core features such as:
- page navigation
- website security
- booking functionality
Without these cookies, certain services such as the booking system may not function properly.
These cookies do not require user consent.
Booking System Cookies
Our booking system is operated through Turitop, which may use cookies necessary to manage reservations and booking sessions.
These cookies ensure the proper functioning of the booking process, including maintaining the user’s booking session and transaction flow.
Without these cookies, it would not be possible to complete reservations through the website.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These cookies collect information such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- approximate geographic location
- device type and browser
Where possible, IP anonymization features may be used to reduce personal identification.
The information collected helps us analyze website traffic and improve the services we provide.
Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising technologies provided by:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
These cookies help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and understand how users interact with our website after clicking on advertisements.
They may also be used by advertising platforms to deliver more relevant advertisements to users.
Advertising cookies are only activated after the user has given consent.
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on this website are placed by third-party service providers.
These may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Meta advertising services
- Turitop booking system
These providers may process data according to their own privacy policies.
- International Data Transfers
Some of the services used on this website may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure that personal data remains protected, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Cookie Consent
When visiting our website for the first time, users are presented with a cookie consent banner allowing them to:
- accept cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- customize cookie preferences.
Analytics and advertising cookies will only be activated after the user has provided consent.
Users may change their cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
- Managing Cookies
Users can manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.
Most web browsers allow users to:
- view stored cookies
- delete cookies
- block cookies from specific websites
- block all cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
- Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies used, or website functionality.
The updated version will always be published on this page.
- Contact
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this website, please contact:
Trendy Group Malta Limited
‘Rita Ville’, 1 Triq il Hemel
Swieqi SWQ3050
Malta
Email: info@lazypiratemalta.com