Cookie Policy

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 information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

Shiny District Electronics uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in to your account
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains user session state	Session
csrf_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery	Session
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session identification	2 years
analytics_session	Tracks user behavior within session	30 minutes

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores user interface preferences	6 months
language	Remembers language selection	1 year
cart_items	Maintains shopping cart contents	7 days

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
marketing_id	Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness	90 days
ad_personalization	Enables personalized advertisements	1 year
conversion_tracking	Measures conversion rates	30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Facebook Pixel: For social media marketing and advertising
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Support: For live chat and support services

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

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

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (not recommended)

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized features will not be available
• Shopping cart functionality may be limited
• Login sessions may not persist
• Website performance analytics will be affected

7. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes through website notices
• Continue to respect your previously expressed preferences

8. Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding the personal data we collect through cookies:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing

9. Contact Us

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