Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 July 2026

This page explains the cookies and similar technologies (like local storage) used on the Malta Resident Parking Map, and how you can control them.

Essential cookies & local storage

These are needed for the site to function and are always on. We use your browser's local storage (not third-party cookies) to remember your selected resident zone, map theme, chosen map layers, and your cookie-consent choices. This data stays on your device.

Analytics cookies

With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how the map is used (for example, which features are popular) so we can improve it. Google Analytics sets first-party cookies such as _ga and _ga_* (and may set _gid) to distinguish visitors; IP addresses are not logged, and Google Consent Mode keeps all advertising storage denied. Analytics never loads before you allow analytics cookies, and if you withdraw consent the script is removed and its cookies are expired. For more, see Google's cookie policy.

Advertising cookies

With your consent, we use Google AdSense to show ads, which helps cover the cost of running the map. AdSense may set cookies and process data to deliver and measure ads. Advertising scripts and cookies only load after you allow advertising cookies. For more, see Google's advertising policies. If you withdraw advertising consent after ads have loaded, the page reloads to fully stop ad processing.

Managing your consent preferences

When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Manage preferences per category. You can change your choice at any time:

Open cookie settings

Changing settings in your browser

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential storage may stop the map remembering your preferences. To clear locally stored preferences, clear this site's data in your browser.

More information

See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data.