The current version of this document is applicable from 2025-10-07.
Previous versions can be viewed here.
1. General
This Cookie Policy explains how Shine Platform ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) on our website to ensure functionality, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized marketing.
Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to non-essential Cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Settings Panel.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior data. This information helps us understand how you use our site and provide a better experience. Each time you return to the website or the relevant application, the Cookie is retrieved from your browser or device. This allows your browser or device to be recognized upon subsequent visits.
Finally, the placement of these Cookies may allow us to access your browsing data and/or personal data concerning you.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary : These cookies are essential for the proper functioning, security, and technical operation of our website and services.
- Legal basis : Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- Preference Cookies (Functionnal Cookies) : These cookies help remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language or layout choices) to provide a personalized and user-friendly experience.
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Analytics and Audience Measurement Cookies : These cookies help us measure website traffic (number of visits, pages viewed, user activity). They may collect anonymized data, such as truncated IP addresses, to determine user geolocation (e.g., city level). They are also used to detect navigation issues, generate usage statistics, and improve site performance.
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Advertising and Retargeting Cookies : These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They may be set by our website or third parties displaying ads, widgets, or interactive elements. We may also use advanced targeting features such as retargeting (e.g., ads shown on third-party websites based on prior visits or product views on our site). These cookies help build remarketing audiences.
- Ad platforms used: Facebook, Google Ads, Google Display & Video 360, Microsoft Advertising, LinkedIn Ads, Snapchat, TikTok, Amazon Ads, Zemanta.
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Content Personalization Cookies : These cookies allow us to tailor the content displayed on our site to your interests, based on your browsing behavior and profile.
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Social Media Cookies : These cookies enable users to share content from our platform on social media networks (e.g., via "like" or "share" buttons). They may also track user activity on our website. We encourage you to consult the privacy policies of the relevant social networks to understand how they use your browsing data and how to exercise your rights
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Cross-device Recognition : Some cookies and identifiers may be used to link your visits across different devices or environments (e.g., computer, smartphone) in order to ensure a coherent and personalized experience across sessions.
- Legal basis : Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Consent: When you first visit our website, you are invited to accept the use of cookies through the “Accept” button displayed on the cookie banner. By accepting, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device for the purposes described.
Refusal: You may refuse non-essential cookies by clicking “Continue without accepting” or by adjusting your preferences in the Cookie Settings panel available via the “Settings” button. Please note that if you refuse cookies, non-personalized advertisements may still appear on visited websites.
Changing Your Preferences: You may withdraw your consent or change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the [Cookie Settings Panel]., available at the bottom of every page on our site.
To delete cookies manually:
Windows: Press CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE in your browser
Mac: Press CMD + SHIFT + DELETE
Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality or performance.
5. The Cookies we use
We use cookies from ourselves and trusted third-party providers. A complete and up-to-date list of cookies in use, including name, provider, purpose, retention, and function, can be accessed in this list: