Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Policy concerns cookies and similar tracking technologies used on europe-vignettes.com, operated by EU Vignettes LTD. The purpose of this document is to clearly inform users what cookies are, how we use them and what rights users have in connection with managing those cookies, in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), UK GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They allow the site to recognise your device, display content tailored to your preferences and maintain your session during the e-vignette purchase process. A similar role is played by the browser's local storage (localStorage), in which the site saves, among other things, the contents of your basket and your cookie decision. This Policy applies to these technologies as well.

3. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the security and reliability of the transaction platform.
• Maintaining the user session during the e-vignette purchase process.
• Remembering selected settings such as chosen country or vehicle type, and your cookie consent decision.
• Collecting traffic statistics to improve the site's structure and content — only after you consent to analytical cookies.
• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and remarketing — only after you consent to marketing cookies.

4. Types of cookies we use

5. Third-party tools and tracking technologies

When you use our website, cookies from third parties may also be stored. We work with the following providers:

• Stripe Payments Europe Ltd — payment processor; payment takes place on the Stripe payment page, where Stripe uses its own cookies necessary to carry out the transaction securely.
• Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation) — for collecting data on website traffic; only after you consent to analytical cookies.
• Google Ads — for measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and remarketing; only after you consent to marketing cookies.
• Cloudflare Turnstile (Cloudflare, Inc.) — protection of the order form against automated submissions (bots); an essential tool that works without consent.
• Our own cookie consent tool — a built-in cookie banner allowing users to manage their preferences in accordance with PECR and UK GDPR requirements.

6. Cookie retention periods

Based on storage duration, we distinguish two types of cookies:

• Session cookies — temporary files deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies — remain on the device for the period specified in the cookie parameters or until manually deleted by the user.

Example retention periods:

7. Managing cookies, withdrawing consent and user rights

Cookie consents are managed with a consent management tool that is part of the site (we do not use an external provider). On the first visit the site shows a banner in which you can accept all cookies (“Accept all”), reject all optional cookies (“Reject all”) or choose categories (“Settings”). Essential cookies are always on; analytical and marketing cookies are off by default and are enabled only after you give consent.

Your decision is saved in the browser's local storage (localStorage, entry “cookieConsent”: consent or refusal for analytical and marketing cookies and the date of the decision) and is valid for 12 months — after that the banner is shown again. Deleting the site data in your browser also deletes the record of your decision.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time: the “Manage cookies” link in the footer of every page opens the “Cookie settings” panel, where you can switch analytical and marketing cookies on or off and save your settings. Once a category is switched off, Google tools stop storing and reading cookies of that category; cookies stored earlier can be deleted in your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Cookies can also be managed via your web browser settings. Instructions for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data,
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data,
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data,
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions.

Blocking essential cookies in the browser may prevent you from placing a vignette order and from using certain features of the site.