Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

This Cookie Policy explains how Shiny Shift Limited ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at shiny-shift.com (the "Website").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable certain functions of our website
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyse how our website is used and improve its performance
• Provide personalised content and advertising
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Examples include:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website.

Retention period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies are retained for up to 1 year.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user interactions, and traffic sources
• Performance monitoring: Monitors website speed and functionality
• User behaviour tracking: Understands how users navigate our site

Legal basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Retention period: Up to 26 months.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Examples include:

• Advertising platform cookies: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
• Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
• Social media cookies: Enable social media sharing and integration

Legal basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Retention period: Up to 13 months.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or location.

Examples include:

• Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
• Personalisation cookies: Customise content based on your interests
• Chat cookies: Enable live chat functionality

Legal basis: Your consent or legitimate interests.

Retention period: Up to 2 years.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party companies to set cookies on our website to provide services such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC
• Google Tag Manager: Tag management system to manage tracking codes

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Instagram: Social media sharing capabilities
• Twitter: Social media sharing and engagement
• YouTube: Video content embedding

4.3 Advertising Networks

• Google Ads: Online advertising platform
• Facebook Ads: Social media advertising platform

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and provide a better user experience on return visits.

Cookie retention periods:

• Necessary cookies: Session to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 1 day to 26 months
• Marketing cookies: 1 day to 13 months
• Functional cookies: Session to 2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie settings

6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
• Using the cookie preference centre
• Clearing your browser's cookie cache

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you before a cookie is stored

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Here's how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

7.1 Google Chrome

• Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies
• Choose your preferred cookie settings
• To delete existing cookies: Settings > Advanced > Clear browsing data

7.2 Mozilla Firefox

• Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Choose your preferred settings for cookie acceptance
• To delete existing cookies: Click "Clear Data"

7.3 Safari

• Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Choose your preferred blocking settings
• To delete existing cookies: Click "Remove All Website Data"

7.4 Microsoft Edge

• Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Choose your preferred cookie settings
• To delete existing cookies: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data

8. Mobile Device Cookie Management

8.1 iOS Safari

• Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Toggle "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking"
• To clear cookies: "Clear History and Website Data"

8.2 Android Chrome

• Open Chrome app > Menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
• Choose your preferred settings
• To clear cookies: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data

9. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals sent by web browsers. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

We are monitoring developments in DNT technology and may implement DNT signal recognition in the future.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie-related services are provided by companies based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we use these services, personal data may be transferred to countries with different data protection standards.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Certification schemes

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through cookies. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email
• In some cases, ask for your renewed consent

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

13. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:

• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Right of access: You can request information about the personal data collected through cookies
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

14. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

15. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• European Commission Privacy: ec.europa.eu/info/privacy_en
• ICO (UK) Guidance: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com