Introduction
Welcome to the cookie usage policy of SkinsMonkey. This document explains in detail how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, the purposes for which we collect data, and the measures we take to ensure that your personal information is protected under applicable privacy laws. We highly value your privacy and are committed to acting in a transparent manner regarding how your data is processed. This policy has been updated as of 2025-05-16 and is designed to comply with comprehensive data protection regulations and privacy best practices found in countries across South and Southeast Asia.
Our aim is to provide you with clear information about the types of cookies we use, the categories into which they fall, how they benefit both you and our service, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Please read the following sections carefully for a detailed explanation of our practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are a standard tool used across the internet to collect and store information. Cookies allow websites like SkinsMonkey to remember your preferences, login details, and help tailor your browsing experience. In addition, these files can facilitate essential functions such as page navigation, rendering, and help improve website performance.
Aside from traditional cookies, our website may also employ similar technologies, such as local storage and web beacons, for purposes ranging from site functionality to the collection of anonymized analytics data. These technologies operate in a similar fashion to cookies and are governed by the same rules and guidelines as set out within this policy.
Categories of Cookies We Use
We have organized our use of cookies into several categories, each serving a distinct function:
1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are critical for the operation of SkinsMonkey. They are necessary to provide services that you have explicitly requested, such as maintaining your session, facilitating secure log-in processes, and ensuring that essential website functions run smoothly. Without these cookies, core features of our website cannot be guaranteed.
2. Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on usage patterns. We rely on these cookies for website performance analysis, to improve navigation, and to optimize our content and structure. This data is collected primarily in an anonymous format. In doing so, we ensure that no personal identification is divulged except in aggregated anonymous formats. This practice is in line with data protection principles outlined by applicable privacy regulations.
3. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are designed to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to display personalized advertisements, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, or limit the frequency of advertisement displays. These cookies can also be used to track your browsing history across websites over time. The personalization made possible by these cookies helps ensure that any advertising or promotional content you encounter is better suited to your preferences.
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are employed to enhance the user experience by remembering choices you have made in the past. These may include language preferences, the currency you wish to use, or other customizable settings. By using functional cookies, SkinsMonkey ensures that you can enjoy a more personalized and convenient browsing experience whenever you visit our site.
Legal Bases and Compliance
At SkinsMonkey, we are committed to complying with all applicable local and international data protection laws. In regions where standards similar to the PDPA apply, we ensure our practices align strictly with such guidelines. Moreover, when visitors from other jurisdictions such as the European Union are involved, we implement data measures and consent practices in accordance with the rigorous standards of the GDPR, ensuring a high level of data protection.
For users residing in regions governed by other privacy laws—such as CCPA in the United States, LGPD in Latin America, or PIPL in parts of Asia—we continuously review and update our cookie and privacy practices to guarantee compliance. Our goal is to provide you with transparent and robust information regarding data processing and to offer a meaningful way for you to exercise your rights.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have been informed about the manner in which we collect and use your data through cookies, and consent to the processing methodologies described in this policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We provide tools to allow you control over which cookies are placed on your device. Upon your first visit to our website, you may notice an interface for cookie consent that allows you to indicate your preferences. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Should you wish to change your cookie settings at any time after your initial visit, you are welcome to access the cookie settings panel integrated into our website interface.
Most web browsers are configured to accept cookies by default, but you have the opportunity to disable these options. Please note that disabling or deleting some cookies may impact your user experience and restrict access to certain functions that are crucial to the performance of our site. We encourage you to review your browser’s help documentation for instructions on managing and deleting cookies.
Data Retention and Security
The data collected through cookies are managed in a secure environment and are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Essential cookies may be stored for the duration of your visit, while analytics and advertising cookies might be set for longer periods to continuously improve our offerings and measure performance. The retention period for each type of cookie is determined based on its purpose and any applicable legal requirements.
We implement robust technical and organizational measures aimed at safeguarding personal data that may be acquired via our use of cookies. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or deletion of your information, and are periodically reviewed to adapt to new security challenges. Our data security framework complies with the latest data protection standards and recommendations established by local as well as international authorities.
User Rights and Data Protection
Under the applicable privacy regulations and data protection laws, you have certain rights concerning your personal data. These rights often include the ability to:
- Request access to your personal data that we hold;
- Request corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete;
- Request the deletion of your personal data or ask for limitations on its processing;
- Object to particular types of processing if you believe they infringe on your privacy;
- Request the transfer of your personal data in a structured, common, and machine-readable format.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please follow the instructions provided within our account settings or contact our support team through the dedicated privacy interface available on our website. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing your requests in order to safeguard your personal information.
In addition, if you believe that our practices do not comply with the local data protection laws or that your rights have been compromised in any way, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Consent and Policy Updates
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy. This consent is obtained through your actions upon visiting our website and can be modified at any time by adjusting your cookie settings. We encourage you to review this policy periodically, as updates may be made to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or new features on our website.
Any material changes to this cookie policy will be published on our website along with the updated effective date. We recommend that you periodically review the cookie policy to remain informed about our data protection practices.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we control directly, our website may also use cookies provided by third-party service providers. These include partners who help us deliver content, analyze website traffic, manage customer interactions, and display advertisements. Please be aware that third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies and terms of use of the respective providers.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of all websites you visit, as our cookie policy does not apply to third-party websites or their use of cookie technology.
Advertising Disclosures and Compliance with Google Ads Recommendations
We adhere to the guidelines and recommendations set forth by major digital advertising platforms, including Google Ads, for the use of cookies and data collection. Our advertising cookies are implemented responsibly, ensuring that the data collected is only used to enhance the relevance and quality of advertisements displayed to you.
Furthermore, the use of any tracking or targeting technology is conducted in a manner that respects your privacy and complies with all applicable advertising standards and consumer protection guidelines. No sensitive or personally identifiable data is employed to target you, and all analytical data is processed in aggregated formats that do not permit the identification of individual users.