Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15/04/2025
Last Updated: 25/08/2026
Maltaguns.com ("Platform") is owned and operated by Matchlock Group Ltd, a Malta-based company (Company number C 116325) with registered offices at 22, Clare Belvedere Street, Gzira, GZR 1112, Malta ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Platform.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, etc.)
- User account details and login credentials
- Business license documents (for commercial sellers)
- Listing content and related metadata
- Event submissions and related details (e.g., title, time, venue, organiser info)
- Preferences related to featured listings or promoted content
- IP address and browser/device details
- Usage logs and interaction data
2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account
- To publish listings and display seller or event organiser contact details
- To verify legal eligibility for regulated listings (e.g., firearms, ammunition)
- To manage and display user-submitted events
- To facilitate optional upgrades like featured listings or promotional packages
- To respond to support requests or legal obligations
- To improve platform functionality and security
The legal basis includes: Consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
3. Who Has Access to Your Data
- Our internal staff and trusted service providers (e.g., hosting and analytics providers)
- Government authorities if or where legally required (e.g., licensing bodies)
- Other users (contact details you voluntarily post in listings or event entries)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Your data is stored on secure EU-based servers. We retain data:
- While your account is active
- Up to 5 years after account closure unless required longer by law
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Object to processing
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to complain to a supervisory authority.
Our lead supervisory authority is the:
Information and Data Protection Commissioner (Malta)
- Website: https://idpc.org.mt
- Email: idpc.info@idpc.org.mt
- Address: Level 2, Airways House, High Street, Sliema SLM 1549, Malta
- Tel: +356 2328 7100
You may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority of the EU Member State in which you reside or work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain session state and provide essential Platform features (authentication and checkout)
- Analyse site traffic with Google Analytics 4, only when you give consent
Essential cookies are required for the Platform to function. Analytics cookies are optional and are not set until you opt in. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies, and change your preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy and Cookie settings in the site footer.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or Platform notification.
8. Contact Us
For data protection inquiries:
- Email: info@maltaguns.com
- Postal: Matchlock Group Ltd, 22, Clare Belvedere Street, Gzira, GZR 1112, Malta