Cookie Policy of the Property Market Agency (PMA) Website
The Property Market Agency (hereinafter referred to as “the Agency,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies on the website [www.realestateregistration.gov.mt] (the “Website”). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, what types of cookies may be used by third parties, your choices regarding cookies, and where you can find more information.
Our Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use and how we use cookies, how third parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Website, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites function properly or more efficiently, and to provide website owners with useful information.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember your preferences or previous actions. Some cookies are essential for technical functionality or to provide services explicitly requested by you, while others enhance your user experience and require your prior consent.
Cookies may be either session cookies, that are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, that remain stored on your devices until their expiry or deletion by the user.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable core website functionality such as secure login and navigation;
- To distinguish between users and sessions;
- To collect aggregated statistics about website traffic and usage;
- To analyse how users interact with the Website so we can improve its performance and usability;
- To remember cookies preferences.
When you use our website or mobile site, we may collect information through cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience.
We do not sell the information collected through cookies, nor do we share it with third parties, except where required by law (e.g. to regulatory or law enforcement authorities).
We will only set non-essential cookies (including analytics cookies) after you actively consent through our cookie banner.
3. Types of cookies used
We categorise the cookies used on our Website as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. These do not require user consent.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting anonymised information. These require user consent.
- Functionality Cookies – Allow the Website to remember user choices and provide enhanced features. These also require consent.
- Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services we use (e.g. embedded content, analytics providers). These cookies are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy/cookie policies.
The following table lists the types of cookies that are placed on the website, their function, and the purposes for which the data is collected and for how long it is retained. Please note that the names of the cookies may change over time.
| Provider | Cookie Name | Expiration (when will the cookie be deleted from your device?) | Purpose of the Cookie | Is the cookie essential for the website to work? | Who controls/has access to the cookie related information? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Property Market Agency (PMA) |
PHPSESSID |
End of Session |
Maintains user session state and enables secure navigation between pages. |
Yes |
Property Market Agency (PMA) |
|
Property Market Agency (PMA) |
Cookie_consent_status |
12 Months |
Stores user’s cookie consent preferences. |
Yes |
Property Market Agency (PMA) |
|
Google Analytics |
_ga, _gid, _gat |
_ga:2 years; _gid: 24hours; _gat: 1minute |
Collects anonymised statistical data on website usage to help improve functionality and user experience. |
No |
GoogleLLC (EU Data Centers) |
4. What are your choices regarding cookies?
When you visit our Website, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences. We may place cookies on your device only if they are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website. For all other types of cookies, we require your explicit consent.
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings tool available on the Website.
5. How to control cookies
You have full control over your cookie settings. You may:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or settings;
- Configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.
Please note that restricting certain cookies may impact your experience, including limited access to some features or incorrect display of content.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we make any significant changes to this policy, we will update a notice regarding the same on the website however, it is advisable to regularly check this Policy to ensure that you are aware of the most updated version.