IP ADDRESS AND COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction

https://maltadaily.mt/ is a site operated by Thirteen Media Ltd.

Welcome to Thirteen Media’s IP Address and Cookie Policy (the “Policy”).

We, Thirteen Media Ltd of ML 7 Business Centre, Triq l-Intornjatur, Mriehel BKR 3000, Malta (“we”, “us”, “our”), collect aggregate information about users of our Site: https://maltadaily.mt/ (the “Site”).

Whenever you use our online services provided through the Site, cookies and other tracking technologies can be used in various ways, such as to make our Site work, to analyse traffic, or for advertising purposes. These technologies may be used by us directly, or by our business partners, including third-party service providers and advertisers.

This may also involve collecting and using your Internet Protocol Address (an “IP Address”).

This Policy provides clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and other tracking technologies we use on the Site and the purposes for using them. You do not need to allow cookies to visit most of our Site; however, enabling cookies allows for a more tailored browsing experience and may be required for certain parts of the Site to function properly.

Please read the following carefully to understand how and why we use cookies and other tracking technology, and also collect your IP Address. If you do not accept or agree to the practices described in this Policy, you must exit the Site immediately.

To review the Privacy Policy that applies to visitors of the Site, please see our Privacy Policy.

For further information about this Policy, please contact us at info@maltadaily.mt.

2. IP Address

What happens when you visit the Site

Every time you connect to the internet—or if you use an always-on connection such as broadband—your computer is automatically assigned a unique identifying number known as an IP Address. This IP Address, which includes information regarding your location (country of origin) and your Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), is automatically logged by our Site.

What is an IP Address?

When you start an internet session, your computer is assigned a unique number (typically 9–10 digits) known as an IP Address. This address allows websites to locate your device online. Since each time you disconnect and reconnect you may receive a new IP Address, IPs are not inherently capable of identifying you personally.

However, because an IP Address may include location and ISP information, when combined with other data, it may allow identification. Therefore, under EU Data Protection Law, IP Addresses are treated as personal data.

How do we collect your IP Address

Each time you visit a page on our Site, your computer sends a request message containing your IP Address so the Site can deliver content to you. Our web server automatically logs all such messages.

What do we do with your IP Address

Logged IP Addresses are aggregated with others to provide us statistics such as the geographic distribution of visitors, most visited pages, and time spent on the Site.

We collect IP addresses automatically and store them in log files, along with browser type, ISP, operating system, timestamps, and clickstream data. This allows us to analyse trends, administer the Site, diagnose server problems, and improve user experience.

IP Addresses are not stored for longer than necessary for the above stated purposes.

3. Cookies

Information about our use of cookies

We use cookies on our Site to distinguish you from other users. These cookies help us analyse trends, administer the Site, and improve your browsing experience.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers stored on your device if you agree. It enables the Site to remember users between visits.

“First-party cookies” are set by us, while “third-party cookies” are set by others (e.g., advertisers). “Session cookies” exist only while your browser is open, whereas “permanent cookies” persist after closing the browser.

Cookies are used for different purposes: they allow recognition across pages, store preferences, and track browsing activity such as IP, device ID, viewed pages, and referring URLs.

Key Concepts

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for the Site’s operation (e.g., logging into secure areas).
• Analytical Cookies – used to understand how visitors interact with the Site to improve its functionality and user experience.
• Functionality Cookies – recognise returning users and remember preferences to personalise content.
• Targeting Cookies – record pages visited and links followed to make advertising more relevant.
• Technical Cookies – necessary for core site functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies – set by external domains (e.g., analytics or ad partners).
• Commercial Cookies – used for retargeting and showing personalised advertisements.

Managing cookies and your choices

You do not have to accept cookies to use our Site.

How to delete and block cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all or some cookies, or use the Cookie Preference Centre at the bottom of this Policy.

Blocking all cookies (including essential ones) may prevent access to some Site features.

Changing your cookie settings: You can update your cookie preferences via the Cookie Preference Centre or browser settings. Many browsers allow private browsing, which deletes cookies after each session.

• Internet Explorer 8+: “InPrivate”
• Safari 2+: “Private Browsing”
• Firefox 3.5+: “Private Browsing”
• Chrome 10+: “Incognito”

To learn more, visit www.allaboutcookies.com.

Your consent: Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. For performance, functionality, and targeting cookies, your consent is requested before placement.

Disabling cookies may affect the website’s functionality or limit access to certain features.

4. Other information stored

Web server logs

For security and troubleshooting, our web server logs activity including date, time, IP, page visited, result, data sent, and browser used.

5. Google Analytics

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”), which employs cookies to analyse Site usage.

Information such as visit time, pages viewed, and IP address is transmitted to Google servers. We use IP anonymization (“gat.anonymizeIp”) to ensure addresses are truncated before transfer within the EU/EEA.

Google may share this data with third parties when required by law. You can prevent tracking by installing Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. When we do, the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at info@maltadaily.mt.