Privacy policy
Last updated: August 2026
Welcome to AlphaBravoMarine3D, operated by Antoine Barbara, trading as AlphaBravo Marine and AlphaBravoMarine3D, Malta.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit our website, place an order, contact us, request a custom part or otherwise interact with our services.
By using our website, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Antoine Barbara
Sole trader, trading as AlphaBravo Marine and AlphaBravoMarine3D
176, Triq il-Merhba
Fgura, Malta
FGR 1835
VAT No. MT2077-6222
Email: info@alphabravo.mt
Telephone: +356 9940 9836
AlphaBravoMarine3D is the online store and 3D-printing division of AlphaBravo Marine.
Our online store is hosted by Shopify, which provides the ecommerce platform and related services used to operate our store. Shopify may process personal information on our behalf and may also process certain information under its own responsibilities. Shopify provides information about its privacy practices in its own privacy policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Order and transaction information
- Products purchased, returned or requested
- Information provided when contacting us
- Information provided when requesting a custom part
- Photographs, measurements, drawings or other information supplied for custom projects
- Device and browser information
- IP address and other technical information
- Website usage information, including pages visited and interactions with our website
- Information relating to reviews or other content you choose to submit
Payment information is processed through our payment providers. We do not normally have access to your full payment card details.
3. How We Collect Information
We may collect information:
- Directly from you when you place an order or contact us
- When you create or use an account
- When you request a custom product
- Automatically when you browse our website through cookies and similar technologies
- Through Shopify and other service providers that help us operate the store
- Through third-party services or applications connected to our store
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Process and fulfil orders
- Process payments
- Arrange delivery
- Provide customer support
- Communicate with you about your orders
- Handle returns, refunds and product issues
- Respond to custom-part enquiries
- Design and manufacture custom products according to information you provide
- Maintain and improve our website and services
- Prevent fraud and protect the security of our store
- Maintain business and financial records
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Send marketing communications where you have provided the appropriate consent or where otherwise permitted by law
We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to our business without a lawful basis for doing so.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by applicable data protection law, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Contract: to process and fulfil your orders and provide requested services.
- Legal obligation: where we are required to retain or disclose information by law.
- Legitimate interests: for purposes such as operating, securing and improving our business and website, provided those interests do not override your rights.
- Consent: where consent is required, such as certain marketing or optional cookie-related activities.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share relevant personal information with service providers that help us operate our business, including:
- Shopify
- Payment processors
- Shipping and delivery providers
- Website and IT service providers
- Customer support services
- Analytics or marketing services
- Other service providers necessary to fulfil your order or operate our business
We only share information where reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose or where required or permitted by law.
Shopify and other service providers may also process personal information under their own responsibilities and privacy policies where applicable.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, remember preferences, understand how visitors use our website and, where applicable, support marketing or analytics activities.
Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the store, including functions relating to shopping carts, checkout and security.
Where consent is required for optional cookies or similar technologies, we will provide the appropriate controls.
8. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our marketing communications, we may send you information about products, new products, promotions and other relevant updates.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the communication or by contacting us.
We will continue to send essential communications relating to orders or transactions where necessary.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
- Fulfil orders
- Provide customer support
- Maintain business and accounting records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Prevent fraud
- Enforce agreements
Different types of information may therefore be retained for different periods.
10. International Data Transfers
Because we use Shopify and other service providers, personal information may be processed or stored in countries outside Malta or the European Economic Area.
Where personal information is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by applicable data protection law.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to restrict certain processing
- The right to object to certain processing
- The right to data portability in applicable circumstances
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
These rights are subject to applicable legal exceptions.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we can investigate and address your concern.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in Malta or another applicable EEA country.
13. Children's Information
Our website is not specifically directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of providing our services.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, services, technology or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise a privacy right, please contact:
Antoine Barbara
Sole trader, trading as AlphaBravo Marine and AlphaBravoMarine3D
176, Triq il-Merhba
Fgura, Malta
FGR 1835
VAT No. MT2077-6222
Email: info@alphabravo.mt
Telephone: +356 9940 9836