1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and function correctly. Some similar technologies (such as your browser's local storage) work in the same way. This policy explains what we use and why.

2. Cookies We Use

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`me-lang`	Stores your selected site language.	1 year	Essential
`cookie_consent`	Records your cookie banner choice.	Session / local storage	Essential

We do not use any third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Stripe may set cookies during checkout for fraud prevention and secure payment processing. See Stripe's privacy policy.
Netlify, our hosting provider, may collect server-side analytics that do not store personal data on your device.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or remove cookies via their privacy or settings menu (for example: Settings → Privacy → Cookies). Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website works, including remembering your language preference.

5. Contact

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at maltaexplorerclub@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +356 7965 4501.