Cookies Policy — Bonds Malta

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Bond’s Limited (“Bonds Malta”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on bondsmalta.com (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Controller: Bond’s Limited, Bond House, Notabile Road, Attard. ATD 9039, Malta
Tel: +356 2143 6407 / +356 2143 6405 · Email: info@bondsmalta.com

The supervisory authority in Malta is the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC).

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include SDKs, pixels, tags, local storage, and device identifiers. Some cookies are set by us (“first-party”), and others are set by third parties (“third-party”).

2) How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website works securely and properly (e.g., load pages, prevent fraud).

  • Measure performance (e.g., analytics to understand what content is used most).

  • Remember your choices (e.g., language, cookie preferences).

  • Deliver and measure marketing (only if you consent).

3) Categories of cookies

  • Strictly Necessary — required for core functionality and security. These always run and do not store personally identifiable information for advertising. Legal basis: our legitimate interests in operating a secure site.

  • Performance/Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it. Legal basis: your consent.

  • Functionality/Preferences — remember choices (e.g., language, forms). Legal basis: your consent.

  • Targeting/Advertising — used to deliver ads more relevant to you and measure effectiveness. Legal basis: your consent.

You can grant, refuse, or change consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link on our Website.

4) Google Consent Mode (v2)

When you set your preferences, our tags update using Google Consent Mode so that Google services (e.g., Analytics, Ads) adapt their behavior based on the consent signals for analytics_storage, ad_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization. If you refuse consent for certain categories, those tags operate in a limited or cookieless mode, or are blocked entirely.

5) Cookies we use (examples)

The exact cookies present can vary depending on which services are enabled and which pages you visit. Below are typical examples you may encounter. Durations are indicative and may change by the provider.

CookieProviderPurpose/CategoryExpiryTypecookie_consent / cookie_settingsFirst-partyRemember your cookie choices (Strictly Necessary)6–12 monthsHTTP__cf_bm / cf_clearanceCloudflareBot management & security (Strictly Necessary)30 mins–1 yearHTTP_ga, ga*Google Analytics 4Distinguish users (Analytics)up to 2 yearsHTTP_gidGoogle AnalyticsSession analytics (Analytics)24 hoursHTTP_gcl_au / _gcl_awGoogle AdsAd conversion & attribution (Advertising)~3 monthsHTTP_fbpMeta (Facebook)Ad delivery & retargeting (Advertising)~3 monthsHTTP_uetsid / _uetvidMicrosoft AdsAd conversion & retargeting (Advertising)30 mins / 13 monthsHTTPYSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYouTubeEmbedded video performance (Functional/Advertising)Session / ~6 monthsHTTP_GRECAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHASpam/fraud prevention (Strictly Necessary)SessionHTTP

Note: Your Cookie Settings panel (if implemented) will show the current cookies detected on your visit. Third-party providers may change names, purposes, or durations.

6) Managing your cookie preferences

  • On our site: Use the Cookie Settings link (usually in the footer) to update or withdraw consent at any time.

  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See the help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.

  • Do Not Track: Our Website does not currently respond to “DNT” signals because a common standard is not yet adopted.

  • Third-party opt-outs: You can manage ad settings with Google, Meta, and others on their respective platforms.

Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience and some features may not function.

7) Third-party cookies and embedded content

Some pages include third-party content (e.g., maps, videos, social widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies and process data as independent controllers. Please review their privacy/cookie policies for details (e.g., Google, YouTube, Meta, Microsoft, Cloudflare).

8) International transfers

Where third-party providers process data outside the EEA, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and additional technical/organisational measures, as described in our Privacy Policy.

9) Legal bases

  • Strictly Necessary cookies: processed under our legitimate interests to operate a secure, functional Website.

  • All other cookies: used only with your consent; you can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.

10) Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes in cookies or legal requirements). We will post the updated version here with a new “Last Updated” date. Please check back periodically.

11) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or your cookie preferences:

Bond’s Limited
Bond House, Notabile Road, Attard. ATD 9039, Malta
Tel: +356 2143 6407 / +356 2143 6405
Email: info@bondsmalta.com