Last Updated: March 28, 2026
We are committed to a high standard of privacy and comply with the core principles of global data protection laws. This Cookie Policy explains how ExpatTax.com uses cookies and similar technologies.
1. Introduction
Our website, https://expattax.com (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.
5. Cookies
5.1 Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website. We may place these cookies without your consent.
5.2 Statistics cookies
We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights into the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies. Our statistics cookies come from Google Analytics and are placed only after you opt in through the cookie banner. Until you opt in, Google Analytics runs in a consent-denied, cookieless mode and does not store these cookies.
5.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies
Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies, or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track users across websites for marketing purposes. This website does not currently use marketing or tracking cookies, and the cookie banner does not offer a marketing category.
5.4 Social media
On our website, we have included content from social networks like Facebook to promote web pages (e.g. "like", "pin") or share (e.g. "tweet") on social networks. This content is embedded with code derived from these networks and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.
6. Placed Cookies
Functional / Consent Preferences
We remember your cookie-consent choice in your browser's local storage under the key cookie_consent. It stays on your device, is not sent to our servers, and is used only to honour your preference on return visits. We do not set separate consent-management cookies.
Statistics Cookies (Google Analytics)
| Cookie | Expiry | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Store and count pageviews |
| _gid | 1 day | Store and count pageviews |
| ga* | 1 year | Store and count pageviews |
| gat_gtag_UA* | 1 minute | Store a unique user ID |
Marketing Cookies
This website does not currently set marketing cookies. Advertising services such as Google AdSense are not in use.
Other Services
| Service | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA | Functional | Distinguish humans from bots and protect against spam |
| Google Maps | Functional | Display embedded maps and location services |
| Marketing | Social media integration, sharing, and personalized advertising |
7. Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on "Save preferences", you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.
8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.
Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.
9. Your rights with respect to personal data
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained.
- Right of access: you have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
- Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
- If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
- Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
- Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority.
10. Contact details
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:
CAPITAL TAX LIMITED 17F Silvercord Tower 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Website: https://expattax.com Email: info [at] expattax [dot] com Phone: +852 3959 8557