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.

This Cookie Policy explains how Shiny Cave Consulting Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website shiny-cave.com.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Comply with legal requirements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

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.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: To understand website usage and improve user experience
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Marketing Platforms: For targeted advertising and campaign tracking

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these services.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

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

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

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Receive warnings when cookies are being set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

6. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

We obtain consent for non-essential cookies in accordance with UK data protection laws and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

For strictly necessary cookies, consent is not required as they are essential for website functionality.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and prevent unauthorised access. Cookies stored on your device are encrypted where possible and contain no personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other appropriate means.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

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