Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 19/05/2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Top Choice.
Website address: www.topchoice.com.mt
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Maltese Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta), Top Choice is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you may contact us at:
Email: info@topchoice.com.mt
Telephone: 23342000
Postal Address: 18, Triq Gharram, Zebbug, Malta.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact details such as your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address
Technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics tools
Information submitted through forms, comments, or account registration
Communication records when you contact us
We only collect personal data that is necessary for legitimate business purposes or to comply with legal obligations.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, together with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection and website security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may become visible publicly alongside your comment.
The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in maintaining website security, preventing spam, and managing user interaction on the website.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain website functionality, analyse traffic, and support security features.
Essential Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Analytics and Marketing Cookies
Where applicable, we may use analytics or marketing cookies provided by third parties such as Google Analytics or Meta Platforms to understand website usage and improve our services.
These cookies will only be placed on your device where required by law after obtaining your consent through our cookie banner or consent management platform.
You may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences tool.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, or social media feeds. Embedded content from third-party websites behaves exactly as if you had visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into those services.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Facebook and Meta Integration
Our website or applications may use Meta Platforms services, including Facebook Login, Meta Pixel, Instagram integrations, or other Meta APIs.
When you interact with these features, we may receive certain information associated with your Meta account, such as your name, email address, profile picture, and public profile information, depending on the permissions you grant.
We use this information solely for authentication, account management, analytics, security, and improving our services. We do not sell personal data obtained through Meta platforms.
If you would like us to delete personal data associated with your Facebook or Meta account, you may contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We will process verified requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Meta Platform requirements.
For more information about how Meta processes personal data, please visit the Meta Privacy Policy
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your personal data with:
IT service providers and website hosting providers
Spam detection and website security services
Analytics and marketing providers (where consent has been obtained where necessary)
Professional advisers such as accountants, auditors, or legal advisers
Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies where required by law
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Where third-party service providers process data on our behalf, they are required to comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate security measures.
International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where international transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, including:
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission,
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
or equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments.
For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames which generally cannot be changed. Website administrators may also access and edit this information where necessary.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
the purposes for which it was collected,
compliance with legal obligations,
dispute resolution,
and enforcement of agreements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:
The right to access your personal data
The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
The right not to be subject to automated decision-making where applicable
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Maltese supervisory authority:
Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Official website: IDPC Malta
Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Automated Spam Detection
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to protect the website and its users from malicious activity and spam.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business operations.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: info@topchoice.com.mt
Telephone: 23342000
Address: 18, Triq Gharram, Zebbug, Malta