Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Shiningregen ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at shiningregen.ddd. This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there.

Cookies typically contain:

• The name of the website that placed the cookie
• A unique identifier for your device
• An expiration date (some cookies expire at the end of your browsing session, while others persist for a longer period)
• Information about your interactions with the website

Cookies enable websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide personalized experiences. They can be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core website features such as secure login, shopping cart functionality, and form submission
• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve user experience
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection and cookie consent choices
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect user accounts, and ensure website security
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (only with your consent)
• User Experience: To provide a seamless and efficient browsing experience across multiple visits

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different categories of cookies, each serving specific purposes:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with legal obligations. They do not require your consent under GDPR.

Examples:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate through the website
• Security Cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
• Cookie Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute website traffic across servers to ensure optimal performance

Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent necessary cookies typically last from 24 hours to 12 months.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Examples:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, visitor behavior, and traffic sources
• Heatmap Tools: Visualize how users interact with page elements
• Performance Monitoring: Measure page load times and identify technical issues
• A/B Testing: Compare different versions of pages to optimize user experience

Data Collected: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website, browser type, device type, geographic location (country/city level), and interaction patterns.

Retention Period: Typically 26 months from your last interaction with our website.

Third-Party Providers: Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar analytics platforms. These providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language selection, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Legal Basis: These cookies may require your consent depending on the specific functionality they provide.

Examples:

• Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
• User Interface Settings: Store your preferences for website layout and display options
• Video Player Settings: Remember volume and playback preferences
• Chat Widget: Enable customer support chat functionality

Retention Period: Typically 12 months, though some preference cookies may last longer.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They also measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Legal Basis: These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Examples:

• Retargeting Cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites after you visit our site
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing of content on social media platforms and track social media interactions
• Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Interest-Based Advertising: Deliver ads based on your browsing behavior and interests

Data Collected: Pages visited, products viewed, ads clicked, time spent on site, and cross-site browsing behavior.

Retention Period: Typically 12-24 months, depending on the specific advertising platform.

Third-Party Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and other advertising platforms. These providers have their own privacy policies.

5. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

5.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website (shiningregen.world). We have full control over these cookies and use them primarily for essential functionality, performance monitoring, and improving user experience.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services integrated into our website, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Customer Support Tools: Live chat and support ticket management

We carefully select third-party providers and require them to comply with GDPR and data protection standards. However, we do not control how these third parties use cookies or process data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

6. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website, such as keeping items in your shopping cart or maintaining your login status.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits, track long-term behavior patterns, and provide personalized experiences.

7. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept All: Consent to all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
• Reject: Decline non-essential cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
• Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by selecting which categories of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
• Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website and may result in a less personalized experience.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific types of cookies using the following tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Manage ad preferences at https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: Control cookies at https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices offer settings to limit ad tracking:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

9. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect or process personal data as defined by GDPR. When cookies collect personal data, we process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. You have the same rights regarding data collected through cookies as you do for other personal data, including:

• Right of access to your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at reply@shiningregen.world.

10. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

10.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Web beacons are small, transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails. They work in conjunction with cookies to track user behavior, measure email open rates, and monitor advertising effectiveness.

10.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We may use local storage to enhance website performance and remember your preferences. Local storage data persists until manually cleared.

10.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use it to maintain temporary data during your browsing session.

10.4 Device Fingerprinting

We do not use device fingerprinting techniques that create unique identifiers based on your device characteristics without your consent.

11. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

12. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, or new technologies. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Display a notice on our website
• Request your consent again if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Marketing Cookies

14. Contact Information

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

Shiningregen
Lazarettgasse 14
1090 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 40400 0
Email: reply@shiningregen.world

We are committed to addressing your concerns and will respond to your inquiries promptly.