Cookie and Data Usage Policy
Understanding how ShineUp Bright collects and uses data to enhance your budgeting experience while respecting your privacy choices
Essential Functionality Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly. They enable core features like user authentication, session management, and security protections. Without these, our budgeting tools simply wouldn't work reliably.
Analytics and Performance
We use tracking technologies to understand how entrepreneurs interact with our budgeting features. This helps us identify which tools are most valuable and where we can improve the user experience for small business owners.
Personalization Features
These technologies remember your preferences, dashboard settings, and frequently used budgeting categories. They make your return visits more efficient by preserving your customized workspace configuration.
Types of Data Collection Methods
Session Cookies (Essential)
These temporary cookies maintain your login status and protect against unauthorized access. They're deleted when you close your browser and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Persistent Cookies (Optional)
These remain on your device for extended periods to remember your preferences and settings. They enhance convenience but aren't required for basic site operation.
Third-Party Analytics (Optional)
External services help us understand user behavior patterns and site performance. This data guides our development priorities and helps identify technical issues.
Marketing Pixels (Optional)
These track interactions with our marketing content and measure campaign effectiveness. They help us reach entrepreneurs who might benefit from our budgeting tools.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of data are retained for varying durations based on their purpose and legal requirements.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Here's how to adjust preferences in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown
- Choose "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Configure your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines)
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Navigate to "Privacy & Security"
- Find the "Cookies and Site Data" section
- Adjust settings according to your preferences
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Choose "Preferences" from the dropdown
- Select the "Privacy" tab
- Configure cookie and tracking options
- Save your changes
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu icon
- Select "Settings" from the list
- Choose "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Modify settings as desired
This cookie policy was last updated on January 15, 2025