Privacy Policy
Malta Aquarist is owned by Malta Aquarist, who controls your personal data.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how we process information collected by Malta Aquarist and why we must collect specific personal data. You must read this Privacy Policy before using the Malta Aquarist website and community platform.
We protect your personal data and guarantee its confidentiality for our Maltese hobbyists.
Personal information we collect:
When you visit Malta Aquarist, we automatically collect device information, including web browser details, IP address, time zone, and specific cookies. As you browse, we collect data on individual pages viewed, referral search terms, and site interactions. We call this —Device Information.— Additionally, we may collect personal data you provide, such as Name, Surname, Address, and payment info during registration to fulfill our services for the Maltese aquarium community.
Why do we process your data?
Our priority is security; we process minimal data necessary to maintain the site. Automatically collected information helps identify abuse and build statistical data regarding hobbyist usage in Malta. This information is not aggregated to identify specific users of the platform.
You can visit the site anonymously. However, to use features like our newsletter, member forum, or shop, you may provide data like your email, name, and city. Choosing not to provide data may limit access to specific features. If you are uncertain about mandatory information, contact us at info@maltaaquarist.com.
Your rights:
As a European resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:
The right to be informed.
The right of access.
The right to rectification.
The right to erasure.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object.
Rights in relation to profiling.
To exercise these rights, please reach out to us using the contact information provided below.
As a European resident, we process your information to fulfill contracts (e.g., membership orders) or pursue legitimate community interests. Note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including to servers in Canada or the United States, to ensure the best performance for our aquascaping platform.
Links to other websites:
Our site may link to other websites not owned by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and read the privacy statements of every website that collects personal information.
Information security:
We secure your information on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. We maintain reasonable technical and physical safeguards to protect data in our custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be 100% guaranteed.
Legal disclosure:
We will disclose information if required or permitted by law in Malta, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or to investigate fraud.
Contact information:
If you wish to understand more about this Policy or contact us concerning individual rights and your Personal Information, please send an email to info@maltaaquarist.com.