Effective Date: June 27, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how ReviewTap Malta (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.reviewtapmalta.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and 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. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies can be first-party cookies (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by others, such as analytics services or advertising networks).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Examples:
- Session cookies to maintain your login.
- Security cookies for fraud detection.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website. This helps us understand traffic patterns, identify popular pages, and improve user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar or other behavior-tracking tools
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Remembering your form inputs
- Saving your subscription or tag preferences
d. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to you and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. They may be set by us or third-party platforms (e.g. Facebook, Google Ads).
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads Conversion Tag
3. Cookies We Use
Here is a list of common cookies and tools we may use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics ID tracking | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics user ID | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | ReviewTap Malta | 1 year |
| fbp | Facebook Pixel | 90 days | |
| hblid, _hj* | Hotjar visitor behavior tracking | Hotjar | Varies |
Note: The actual list may vary depending on integrations active on your site.
4. Your Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be prompted with a cookie banner. By clicking “Accept All Cookies” or continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can manage your preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available at the footer of the site.
5. How to Control Cookies
You can set or adjust your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some functionality on our site may not work as intended.
Browser-specific cookie settings:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties. We do not control the settings of these cookies. We recommend visiting the websites of these third parties to learn more.
Third-party providers we may use include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Facebook / Meta
- Hotjar
- Mailchimp or SendGrid
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Changes will take effect once posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact:
ReviewTap Malta
📍 37, Apartment R, Dolphin Court, Embassy WAY, Ta’ Xbiex, Malta
📧 [email protected]
📞 +356 9991 2500