Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information about your visit to our website, such as your preferences, and help us recognize you when you return to our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Shiny Funds uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide personalized content and advertising
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Ensure the security of our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Performance/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.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time measurement
  • Error tracking cookies

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization
  • Remember login information

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

  • Social media advertising cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features that use cookies to track your interactions with social content.

4.3 Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

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

6.2 Cookie Settings

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

6.3 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

6.4 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

  • Some parts of our website may not function properly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • You may need to re-enter information each visit
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • You may see less relevant advertising

8. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act.

10. Contact Information

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

Shiny Funds
58 Sebastian Roads
Youngview DE65 5JX
United Kingdom

Phone: +44(0)9219 669007
Email: [email protected]

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: