This Cookie Policy explains how Sunshine Expanse ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website sunshine-expanse.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
2. 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 can be:
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the one you're visiting
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:
To enable essential website functionality
To remember your preferences and settings
To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To improve our services and user experience
To provide personalized content and advertisements
To ensure security and prevent fraud
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
User authentication and security
Shopping cart functionality
Load balancing
Cookie consent preferences
Legal basis: Necessary for the performance of our contract with you and for legitimate interests.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
Pages visited and time spent on site
Traffic sources and navigation patterns
Error messages and technical issues
Popular content and features
Legal basis: Your consent and our legitimate interests in improving our services.
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
Remembering your language preferences
Storing your location for relevant content
Customizing your user interface
Remembering your login status
Legal basis: Your consent and our legitimate interests in providing a personalized experience.
4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness:
Tracking your interests based on browsing behavior
Delivering targeted advertisements
Measuring ad campaign performance
Limiting the number of times you see the same ad
Legal basis: Your explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website, including:
5.1 Analytics Services
Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks website usage
Purpose: Understanding user behavior and improving our services
Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics and demographics
5.2 Social Media Platforms
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: Social media integration
Purpose: Enabling social sharing and displaying social content
Data collected: Social media interactions and preferences
5.3 Customer Support
Live chat and support tools: Customer service platforms
Purpose: Providing customer support and assistance
Data collected: Support conversations and preferences
6. Cookie Management and Your Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Accept only necessary cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
6.2 Cookie Preference Center
You can access our cookie preference center at any time to:
View detailed information about each cookie category
Enable or disable specific types of cookies
Update your preferences
Withdraw your consent
6.3 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
Necessary cookies: The website may not function properly
Analytics cookies: We cannot improve our services based on usage data
Functionality cookies: Personalized features may not work
Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Necessary cookies: Typically expire after 1 year
Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
Marketing cookies: May expire after 30 days to 2 years
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in our cookie usage practices
New legal requirements
Technical improvements to our website
User feedback and requests
We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice through our website or email.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Know what cookies we use and why
Choose which cookies to accept or decline
Withdraw your consent at any time
Access information collected through cookies
Request deletion of cookie data
Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
11. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
Adequacy decisions
Standard contractual clauses
Binding corporate rules
Certification and codes of conduct
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Sunshine Expanse
103, Oxford House
Oxford Rd, Manchester
M1 7ED, United Kingdom