COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and analyzing how you use our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Essential
Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

next-auth.session-tokenAuthentication session
SkinsDeals-csrfCSRF protection
SkinsDeals-securitySecurity headers
Functional
Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

SkinsDeals-preferencesUser preferences
SkinsDeals-languageLanguage selection
SkinsDeals-currencyCurrency preference
SkinsDeals-themeDark/light mode
Analytics
Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

_gaGoogle Analytics
_gidGoogle Analytics
SkinsDeals-analyticsInternal analytics
hotjarUser behavior analysis
Marketing
Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaigns.

_fbpFacebook Pixel
_gcl_auGoogle Ads
twitter_adsTwitter advertising
linkedin_insightsLinkedIn tracking
3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Steam Integration

Required for Steam OAuth authentication and inventory access.

Privacy Policy: https://store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement/

Cloudflare

CDN, security, and performance optimization.

Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacy/

4. COOKIE DURATION
Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser:

  • Authentication sessions
  • Shopping cart contents
  • Form data
  • CSRF protection tokens
Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period:

  • User preferences: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: 30-90 days
  • Remember me settings: 30 days
5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • Change your preferences anytime in account settings
Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

For advertising and analytics cookies, you can use these opt-out tools:

6. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

Important Notice:

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

If you disable essential cookies:

  • You may not be able to log in
  • Shopping cart functionality may not work
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Some pages may not load properly

If you disable functional cookies:

  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • You'll need to re-select language/currency
  • Personalization features won't work

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • We can't improve our services based on usage data
  • Error reporting may be limited
  • Performance optimization may be affected
7. MOBILE APPS & OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

Local Storage: Browser storage for user preferences and session data

Web Beacons: Small transparent images to track email opens and website usage

Fingerprinting: Device and browser characteristics for security and fraud prevention

APIs: Third-party service integrations (Steam, payment processors)

These technologies are subject to the same privacy principles as cookies.

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through our website or email.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@SkinsDeals.com

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Data Protection Officer: dpo@SkinsDeals.com