1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Shine Media OÜ (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit or interact with our website www.shine-media.de (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
Shine Media OÜ
Registered in Estonia
Email: sarina@shine-media.de
Shine Media OÜ is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Data you provide directly
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message content submitted via contact forms
• Information shared when booking a call or inquiry
b) Automatically collected data
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring URL
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• Responding to inquiries and contact requests
• Scheduling and managing consultations
• Providing information about our services
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Ensuring website security and performance
• Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or trade personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Consent (e.g. contact forms, newsletter if applicable)
• Contractual necessity (e.g. pre-contractual communication)
• Legitimate interests (e.g. website analytics, security)
• Legal obligations
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Ensure basic functionality
• Analyze website usage
• Improve content and performance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Where required by law, consent is obtained before using non-essential cookies.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and platforms, including but not limited to:
• Scheduling tools (e.g. Calendly or similar)
• Website analytics services
• Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram)
These providers process data independently and according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party data practices.
ur website is hosted by a third-party service provider, which may process personal data solely for the purpose of providing website infrastructure and security.
8. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:
• Unauthorized access
• Loss or misuse
• Disclosure or alteration
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal requirements.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
• Only as long as necessary for the stated purposes
• As required by legal, contractual or tax obligations
• Until consent is withdrawn, where applicable
10. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact: sarina@shine-media.de
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
In Estonia, this is the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon).
11. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The current version will always be available on this Website.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
14. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact:
Shine Media OÜ
Email: sarina@shine-media.de
Website: www.shine-media.de