Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Shinebeauty uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website shinebeauty.world and within our online wellness program platform. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site operators. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which serve comparable functions and are covered by this policy.

2. Who Sets Cookies?

Cookies on shinebeauty.world may be set by Shinebeauty (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers whose tools we integrate (third-party cookies). First-party cookies are controlled by us and used primarily for essential site functionality and preference storage. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services and embedded content platforms, subject to their own privacy policies.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and program platform. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure login, session management, consent preference storage, and form submission. Without these cookies, services you request cannot be provided. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive and Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), as they are indispensable for the service you have requested.

• Session identification cookies that maintain your login state during program access.
• Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery and unauthorised access attempts.
• Consent storage cookies that record your cookie preferences to avoid repeated consent prompts.
• Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They remember choices you make, such as language preferences, display settings, and program progress indicators, to provide a more tailored experience on return visits. These cookies may be set by Shinebeauty or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages.

• Preference cookies that remember your display and accessibility settings.
• Program progress cookies that track completed modules within your current session.
• Interface customisation cookies that store layout preferences on the platform.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with shinebeauty.world by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on site, navigation paths, and error encounters. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible, and is used to improve our website structure, program content, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies require your consent before being placed on your device.

• Page view and session duration tracking to identify popular content and navigation patterns.
• Referral source tracking to understand how users discover Shinebeauty.
• Error and performance monitoring to identify technical issues affecting user experience.
• Conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our program information pages.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Shinebeauty currently does not use marketing or advertising cookies on shinebeauty.world. Should we introduce such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent before activation. We do not share cookie data with social media platforms for advertising purposes.

4. Specific Cookies

The following table provides an overview of the primary cookies used on our website. This list may be updated as our services evolve.

• tdde_consent_ack — First-party, persistent, 12 months. Stores your cookie consent preference. Category: Strictly necessary.
• tdde_session — First-party, session. Maintains your authenticated session on the program platform. Category: Strictly necessary.
• tdde_prefs — First-party, persistent, 6 months. Stores interface and accessibility preferences. Category: Functional.
• tdde_analytics — First-party, persistent, 12 months. Collects anonymised usage statistics. Category: Analytics. Requires consent.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on shinebeauty.world include embedded content from third parties, such as Google Maps for our office location display. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers:

• Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited) — may set cookies for map functionality and usage analytics.
• Google Fonts (Google Ireland Limited) — may log IP addresses when font files are requested.
• Font Awesome CDN (Cloudflare) — may set cookies for content delivery optimisation.

6. Legal Basis

We use strictly necessary cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website and program platform, and on contractual necessity where cookies are required to deliver purchased program access. Functional and analytics cookies are used based on your consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit to shinebeauty.world. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us at admin@shinebeauty.world.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through several methods:

• Consent banner: Use the Accept or Learn More buttons on our cookie notice to manage your initial preferences.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
• Device settings: Mobile devices may offer additional privacy controls for tracking and cookies within system settings.
• Opt-out tools: Some analytics providers offer direct opt-out mechanisms. Contact us for current opt-out links if applicable.

Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, certain features of our website and program platform may not function correctly, including account login and program progress tracking.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Shinebeauty does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals at this time, but we honour cookie consent preferences set through our consent mechanism.

9. Data Retention for Cookie Data

Cookie retention periods vary by type, as indicated in Section 4. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for the duration specified or until you delete them manually. Analytics data derived from cookies is retained in aggregated form for up to twelve months before being deleted or anonymised.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated version will be published on shinebeauty.world with a revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner or via email to registered users where appropriate.

11. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact Shinebeauty at Weteringschans 110, 1017 XS Amsterdam, Netherlands, email admin@shinebeauty.world, or phone +31614665209.