Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
At ShineWaveHub, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how our website uses tracking technologies—commonly called cookies—to make your visit smoother and more relevant.
When you browse shinewavehub.com, small data files may be stored on your device. These help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content. You're always in control of what gets stored.
What Are Cookies, Really?
Cookies are tiny text files—usually just a few kilobytes—that websites place on your computer or phone. They contain a unique identifier and some basic information about your visit.
Think of them as digital bookmarks. When you return to our site, these files help us recognize you and restore your settings. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser, while others stick around for months.
We don't collect personal information through cookies unless you've already shared it with us (like when filling out a contact form). Most of what cookies track is anonymous: which pages you visited, how long you stayed, what device you're using.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all cookies do the same thing. Here's how we categorize the different types active on shinewavehub.com:
Essential Required
These keep the website functioning. They handle basic tasks like maintaining your session, remembering form inputs, and ensuring pages load correctly. Without them, certain features simply won't work. You can't disable these through browser settings without affecting site functionality.
Functional Optional
Functional cookies remember your choices—language preferences, layout customization, whether you've dismissed a notification. They make return visits feel more personalized. Blocking these won't break the site, but you'll lose convenience features.
Analytics Optional
We track how visitors navigate our site—which pages get the most attention, where people drop off, what content resonates. This helps us improve structure and focus on what actually matters to our audience. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Optional
Marketing cookies track your journey across different websites to show relevant ads. If you've visited our services page, you might see related content elsewhere online. These are the most intrusive, so we give you full control to refuse them.
How Long Cookies Last
Different cookies have different lifespans. Some vanish the moment you close your browser, while others persist for months. Here's what you can expect on our site:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes | Navigation and form handling |
| Preference cookies | 30 days | Remember settings and choices |
| Analytics cookies | 90 days | Track usage patterns |
| Marketing cookies | Up to 180 days | Ad targeting and retargeting |
Most browsers let you view and delete specific cookies manually. If you want to clear everything at once, check your browser's privacy settings for a quick reset option.
Taking Control of Your Data
You're not stuck with our cookie choices. Modern browsers give you several ways to manage what gets stored on your device.
What You Can Do
Block all cookies (though this might break some website features)
Allow only first-party cookies from sites you're directly visiting
Review and delete existing cookies whenever you want
Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Get alerts before new cookies are placed
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser handles cookie management differently. Here's where to find the controls in the most popular options:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies or clear everything stored.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection by default, which blocks many third-party cookies automatically.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari's Intelligent Tracking Prevention limits cross-site tracking without completely disabling cookies.
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Microsoft Edge follows similar patterns to Chrome since they share the same underlying technology.
Mobile browsers have similar settings, usually found under Privacy or Site Settings in your app menu. The exact location varies by device and operating system version.
Third-Party Services
Some cookies on our site come from external services we've integrated—analytics platforms, content delivery networks, embedded videos. These organizations have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data.
We choose third-party providers carefully and only work with services that respect user privacy. But once their cookies are on your device, they're subject to that company's policies, not just ours.
If you're concerned about specific third-party tracking, browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin can give you granular control over which external scripts run on the sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
Web technology evolves quickly. As new tracking methods emerge and regulations change, we update this policy to reflect current practices.
The "last updated" date at the top of this page shows when we last made changes. If we make significant updates—especially ones that affect how we collect or use data—we'll add a notification to our homepage for a few weeks.
We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you have concerns about privacy. Staying informed about how websites use tracking technologies helps you make better decisions about your digital footprint.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have specific questions about how we track visitor behavior, get in touch with our team.
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