Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Skinscanner LLC ("Skinscanner", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services (the "Service").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance security, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies may be: session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Service and cannot be disabled. They enable: user authentication, account access, security features, fraud prevention, and load balancing.
B. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Service to remember user preferences, such as: language selection, account settings, and consent preferences.
C. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service by collecting aggregated, anonymized usage data, such as: page views, session duration, and error rates.
D. Optional Cookies
Optional cookies may be used to improve functionality or performance. These cookies are only set where legally permitted.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
Skinscanner does not: use cookies for advertising or behavioral targeting, sell cookie data to third parties, or use cookies to track users across unrelated websites.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Where required by applicable law (e.g. GDPR, ePrivacy Directive): strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest, and all other cookies are used only with user consent.
5. Cookie Consent Management
Users can: accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner, change or withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings, and manage cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers who support the operation of the Service, such as: hosting and infrastructure providers, analytics tools, and security and fraud prevention services. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers.
7. Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose: session cookies expire when the browser is closed, and persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted.
8. International Users
Users accessing the Service from outside the United States should be aware that cookie data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection standards.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes become effective upon publication.
10. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact:
[email protected]