COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the HL MALTA website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, for what purpose they are installed and how the user can manage them.

HL MALTA is committed to protecting the privacy of students, teachers, educational institutions, universities, partner companies and anyone who visits our website.

The use of cookies complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD), Spanish Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE) and the Cookie Guidelines of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that a website installs in the user’s browser to store information about their browsing.

They allow certain user actions and preferences to be remembered for a period of time, in order to improve the browsing experience, optimise the operation of the website and offer personalised services.

Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot damage your device.

3. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

HL MALTA

Trading name: Agencia de servicios y gestoría

NIF / CIF / VAT: 23645026

Address: Msida Trig It Torri Malta 1820

Email: Info@hlmalta.com

Website: www.hlmaltagroup.com

4. WHAT DO WE USE COOKIES FOR?

The cookies used by HL MALTA are intended to:

Facilitate browsing of the website.

Ensure the platform works correctly.

Manage information request forms.

Manage registration forms for Erasmus+ programmes, language courses and international mobility.

Remember the language selected by the user.

Remember browsing preferences.

Analyse visitor behaviour.

Continuously improve our services.

Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Display content related to international educational programmes.

Facilitate communication with students, teachers and partner institutions.

5. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

A. Technical Cookies (Mandatory)

These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require the user’s consent.

They allow us to:

Keep the session active.

Access the private user area.

Manage registration forms.

Send information requests.

Remember acceptance or rejection of the cookie banner.

Protect the security of the website.

Detect attempted fraud or unauthorised access.

Without these cookies the website could not function correctly.

B. Personalisation Cookies

These cookies allow certain user preferences to be remembered.

For example:

Language.

Country of residence.

Currency.

Browsing preferences.

Partially completed forms.

Accessibility settings.

These cookies will only be installed when necessary or when the user has given their consent.

C. Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can continuously improve our services.

We may use tools such as:

Google Analytics 4.

Google Tag Manager.

Microsoft Clarity.

These cookies collect statistical information such as:

Number of visitors.

Time spent on the site.

Pages visited.

Most-viewed programmes.

Country of origin.

Device used.

Browser used.

How the page was accessed.

The information collected is used exclusively for statistical purposes and to improve the website.

D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

HL MALTA runs promotional campaigns for:

Erasmus+ programmes.

Teacher mobility.

English courses.

Higher education.

Job Shadowing.

Educational tourism.

Short-stay programmes.

To measure the performance of these campaigns, we may use tools such as:

Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram).

Google Ads.

LinkedIn Insight Tag.

TikTok Pixel (where applicable).

YouTube.

These cookies allow us to:

Measure conversions.

Evaluate advertising campaigns.

Create custom audiences.

Show relevant ads.

Run remarketing campaigns.

These cookies will only be installed once the user has given their consent.

E. Social Media Cookies

Our website includes links and content from:

Facebook.

Instagram.

LinkedIn.

YouTube.

X (Twitter).

When the user interacts with these platforms, they may install their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

HL MALTA does not control these cookies.

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

To provide certain services, we use technology providers who may install their own cookies, including:

Google LLC.

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.

Microsoft Corporation.

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company.

Vimeo Inc.

YouTube.

These providers may process certain personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applying the safeguards required by the GDPR.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Due to the use of certain technology platforms, some data may be processed outside the European Economic Area.

HL MALTA guarantees that any international data transfer will take place using mechanisms recognised by the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

European Commission adequacy decisions.

Standard Contractual Clauses.

Appropriate safeguards provided for by European legislation.

8. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

The first time the user accesses the website, a settings panel will appear from which they can:

Accept all cookies.

Reject all non-essential cookies.

Configure cookie categories individually.

The user may change or withdraw their consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link available in the website footer.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

9. RETENTION OF COOKIES

Cookies will remain installed only for the time necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were created.

Depending on their type, their duration may vary from the browsing session up to a maximum of 24 months.

Once this period has elapsed, they will be automatically deleted or renewed only if the user gives their consent again.

10. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES

The user can manage cookies through their browser settings, where they can:

Delete existing cookies.

Block new cookies.

Allow only certain categories.

Set up exceptions.

Receive alerts before cookies are installed.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the correct functioning of some features of the website.

11. USER RIGHTS

In relation to personal data obtained through cookies, the user may exercise the following rights:

Access.

Rectification.

Erasure.

Objection.

Restriction of processing.

Portability.

Withdrawal of consent.

Requests may be sent to:

Email: Info@hlmalta.com

Postal address: Msida 1820

The user may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

12. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY

HL MALTA may amend this Cookie Policy to adapt it to legislative or technological changes, or to the introduction of new services, tools or technology providers.

The current version will always be the one published on this website.

13. CONTACT

For any query related to this Cookie Policy, you may contact:

Level 2, Airways House, High Street, Sliema, SLM 1549

Telephone: 23287100

Email: idpc.info@gov.mt