Privacy Policy - Shyne Store

Welcome to Shyne Studios. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or make a purchase through https://store.shynestudios.co.ke. We are committed to protecting your information in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and relevant international standards such as the GDPR.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Shyne Studios, a creative and digital services brand based in Kenya.
Website: https://store.shynestudios.co.ke
Email: info@shynestudios.co.ke
Address: Biashara Street, Kiambu, Kenya

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information (You Provide Voluntarily)

Name, email, phone number
Billing and shipping addresses
Account details (if you create one)
Any content you submit (e.g., reviews, uploads)

b. Automatically Collected Data

IP address, browser type, device type
Pages visited, time spent, clicks
Referring URLs and search terms

3. Comments & User Content

When you leave comments:

We collect your comment details, IP address, and browser agent (for spam detection).
If using Gravatar, a hash of your email may be shared with their service.
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4. Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as it may be extracted by other users.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use:

Essential cookies – for login and checkout
Analytics cookies – to improve site performance
Functionality cookies – to remember user preferences
Marketing cookies – for ads and retargeting

Some are session-based (deleted when you close the browser), others are persistent.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings:

We use a cookie consent banner to give you control over your preferences.

6. Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded media (videos, maps, etc.) from third-party websites. These behave as if you visited them directly and may collect your data through their own cookies.

7. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, spam filters)
Legal authorities, if required
Tools that help us run the site securely

If you request a password reset, your IP may be included in the email.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
Registered accounts: data stored until you delete or edit it
Admins can view/edit all user data

9. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct any inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@shynestudios.co.ke.

10. Data Storage & Security

Your data may be processed on secure servers located outside Kenya, in jurisdictions with strong data protection laws. We apply:

SSL encryption
Malware/firewall protection
Encrypted storage and access controls

11. Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from:

Google Analytics – for traffic analysis
Facebook Pixel – for ad targeting
Google Ads – for retargeting campaigns

You can manage or opt out of these via their respective platforms.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of our site means you accept the updated policy.