Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the shine-mosaic website, and your choices regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site or browse between pages.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

  • To enable certain functions and features of the website
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how visitors use our website
  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To provide relevant content and information

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples include:

  • Authentication cookies to identify you when you log in
  • Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
  • Session cookies to remember your navigation through the site
  • Cookie consent cookies to remember your cookie preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website.

Can be disabled: No - These cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function properly without them.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and the services we offer.

Information collected includes:

  • Number of visitors to the site
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How visitors arrived at the site
  • Which links are clicked
  • Device and browser information

Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Can be disabled: Yes - You can disable these cookies through our cookie preference center.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

  • Remembering your language preference
  • Remembering your region or location
  • Storing your display preferences
  • Enabling social media features

Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Can be disabled: Yes - You can disable these cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

4. Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Used for:

  • Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Delivering relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Preventing the same advertisement from appearing too frequently
  • Understanding your browsing habits across websites

Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Can be disabled: Yes - You can disable these cookies through our cookie preference center.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by shine-mosaic and can only be read by our website. We use first-party cookies for essential website functions and to understand how you use our site.

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services that we use on our website. We do not control how these third parties use cookies, and we recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies to understand how they process your data.

Third-party services we may use include:

  • Analytics platforms to measure website traffic and usage
  • Social media platforms for social sharing features
  • Advertising networks for targeted advertising

Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie preference center. Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page to access your preferences.

Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie preference center or browser settings.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data or information that becomes personal data when combined with other information. Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.

Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Analytics cookies: Typically retained for up to 24 months
  • Functionality cookies: Typically retained for up to 12 months
  • Marketing cookies: Typically retained for up to 12 months

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk

Contact Us

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

shine-mosaic
42 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5PS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]