Privacy Policy

At Shine Globally (accessible from www.shineglobally.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by Shine Globally and how we utilize it.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for an account on Shine Globally, apply for mentorship verification, or interact on our network, we may collect:

• Account Data: Name, email address, password hash, professional headline, company, and country.
• Mentor Verification Credentials: Industry domain, years of experience, professional links, and mentorship philosophies.
• Public Contributions: Posts, articles, comments, group interactions, and page followers.
• Direct Communications: 1-on-1 direct messages transmitted through our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our networking platform and mentor directory.
• Verify mentor credentials and award verified recognition badges.
• Facilitate direct peer-to-peer and mentor-to-mentee communication.
• Understand and analyze how members utilize our website to improve user experience.
• Prevent fraudulent activities and maintain platform safety.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures

Shine Globally is monetized in part through third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense. Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site.

• Cookies & Web Beacons: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
• DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to Shine Globally and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Log Files & Analytics

Shine Globally follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

5. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Union)

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization.

6. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), among other rights, California consumers have the right to request that a business disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected, and request that a business not sell the consumer's personal data. Shine Globally does not sell personal user information to data brokers.

7. Contact Our Privacy Team

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: privacy@shineglobally.com or support@shineglobally.com
Website: www.shineglobally.com