Cookie Policy & Terms

Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Last Updated: October 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Vasco Tax Free SAS ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website located at https://vascotaxfree.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to the use of cookies as described herein.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

Cookies can be "first-party" cookies (set by us) or "third-party" cookies (set by other parties). We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage.

Cookies typically contain information such as a unique identifier, the website name, and some digits and numbers. They do not contain personal information such as your name, address, or phone number.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your preferences.

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to operate. They are typically set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • • Session management cookies - maintain your session while browsing
  • • Security cookies - protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • • Load balancing cookies - distribute traffic across servers
  • • Authentication cookies - remember your login status
  • • Consent management cookies - remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on the site, and if they get error messages from web pages. This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Website.

  • • Google Analytics cookies - track website usage and performance
  • • Performance monitoring cookies - measure page load times and errors
  • • User behavior tracking cookies - understand navigation patterns
  • • A/B testing cookies - test different versions of pages
  • • Heat mapping cookies - analyze user interaction with pages

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • • Facebook Pixel cookies - track conversions and create custom audiences
  • • Advertising network cookies - deliver targeted advertisements
  • • Retargeting cookies - show ads to previous website visitors
  • • Social media cookies - enable social media sharing and tracking
  • • Affiliate marketing cookies - track referrals from partner websites

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • • To ensure the Website functions properly and securely
  • • To remember your preferences and settings
  • • To analyze Website traffic and user behavior
  • • To improve our services and user experience
  • • To deliver relevant advertisements
  • • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • • To prevent fraud and enhance security
  • • To provide personalized content and recommendations
  • • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • • To enable social media features and sharing

The specific cookies we use and their purposes may change over time as we update our Website and services. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect any changes in our use of cookies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our Website, including:

  • • Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring
  • • Facebook Pixel for advertising, analytics, and conversion tracking
  • • Google Tag Manager for managing tracking codes and tags
  • • Social media platforms for sharing and engagement tracking
  • • Content delivery networks for performance optimization
  • • Customer support and chat services
  • • Email marketing and newsletter services
  • • Payment processing services

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about how they collect, use, and protect your data.

We do not control these third-party cookies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. You should check the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.

6. Your Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

  • • Through our cookie banner when you first visit the Website
  • • Through your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • • Through third-party opt-out tools for advertising cookies
  • • Through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
  • • Through the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page
  • • Through the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Some features may not work properly if you disable cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or be notified before a cookie is stored. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data collected through cookies, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Secure cookie settings (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
  • • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • • Data minimization and retention policies
  • • Incident response and breach notification procedures

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

If you do not agree to the updated Cookie Policy, you should stop using our Website or adjust your cookie preferences accordingly.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Vasco Tax Free SAS

60 rue François 1er
75008 Paris, France

Email: privacy@vascotaxfree.com

Website: https://vascotaxfree.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, we process personal data collected through cookies based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For analytics and marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit consent
  • Legitimate Interest: For necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing our services
  • Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to perform our contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: For cookies required to comply with legal obligations

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.

11. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request information about the personal data we process
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.