Effective Date: July 1st, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Alea Malta Ltd (“Alea”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://alea.com (the “Site”). It also explains your rights and choices in relation to those technologies.

This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we use your personal data and your rights under data protection laws.

By continuing to use the Site after seeing the cookie banner or settings prompt, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy unless you later disable them.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies), such as analytics providers or external services integrated into the site.

There are two main categories:

• Session cookies: Temporarily stored during your browser session and deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: Stored on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of the Site. Without them, key services like navigation, page loading, or form submission will not work.

These cookies do not require your consent.

3.2. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Site to remember your choices and preferences (such as language or region) and enhance usability.

These may be disabled, but doing so could impact the site experience.

3.3. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect data about how visitors use the Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and error messages received. This data helps us improve functionality and content.

These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent through the cookie banner.

3.4. Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external platforms whose functionality we have embedded or linked, such as Teamtailor for our careers section.

These services have their own privacy and cookie policies which govern their usage and retention.

4. MANAGING COOKIES

4.1. Consent Management

When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can adjust your choices at any time via the banner or by contacting us.

We use a consent management platform (CMP) to record and store your consent preferences in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

4.2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored;
• Delete cookies individually or all at once;
• Block third-party cookies;
• Block all cookies from specific sites.

Below are links to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling cookies may impair certain functionalities of the Site.

5. HOW WE USE COOKIE DATA

We use cookie data:

• To ensure technical performance and security of the Site;
• To understand usage patterns (e.g. most visited pages, navigation paths);
• To identify improvements to user experience;
• To validate consent and manage user sessions;
• For limited functional enhancements (language, location).

We do not use cookies for profiling or advertising purposes.

6. DATA SHARING & INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Cookie data processed by third parties (e.g., Google, Teamtailor) may involve the transfer of data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), notably to the United States.

We ensure that:

• All such providers are GDPR-compliant (e.g., by implementing Standard Contractual Clauses);
• Data transfers are limited to what is necessary for the stated purpose;
• Your consent is recorded for all optional cookies.

You can find further details in each provider’s privacy policy.

7. RETENTION OF COOKIE DATA

Cookies may be stored on your device for various durations. These depend on the type of cookie and the settings used by the provider. See section 3 above for duration details.

After expiry, cookies are automatically deleted or rendered inactive.

You may delete cookies at any time via your browser or cookie preference settings.

8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR

In relation to cookie data, you have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Request access to your personal data (if identifiable);
• Request deletion or restriction of processing;
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest;
• File a complaint with the Maltese Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) or your local supervisory authority.

Please contact us at legal@alea.com to exercise any of these rights.

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or service providers. When updated, the revised version will be published with a new “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage you to check this page periodically for changes.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about our use of cookies or your data, please contact:

Alea Malta Ltd
Email: legal@alea.com
Address: NOUV, MRO Frank Galea Street, Zebbug ZBG9019, Malta
Website: https://alea.com