COOKIE POLICY – SKINDEPOT.ORG
This Cookie Policy explains how AURAVAULT LTD (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on skindepot.org, in line with UK law, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). By using our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.
1. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies (like local storage, pixels, or SDKs) that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help the website operate efficiently, improve your browsing experience, and provide information to site operators.
Types of cookies include:
Session cookies: temporary cookies that are removed when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
We may also use cookies and similar tools to comply with the requirements of payment processors, acquiring banks, and card networks, including activities such as fraud monitoring, transaction risk evaluation, and AML/KYC compliance.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies: Required for the proper functioning of the Website, such as shopping cart operation and secure checkout. These do not require your consent.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only used with your consent.
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience. Only used with your consent.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Allow us to provide relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. Only used with your consent.
Some cookies may also be necessary to meet legal or contractual obligations with our payment partners, including fraud prevention and risk assessment.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that help us operate the Website, including payment processors, banks, card networks, fraud-prevention vendors, and analytics providers.
These third parties may collect information about your online activities across websites. Where applicable, these cookies are only set once you provide consent through our cookie banner or settings. They may also assist in transaction verification, fraud detection, and compliance with AML/KYC requirements.
4. Cookie Consent and Control
On your first visit to skindepot.org, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all, reject, or customize your preferences, and you can update these choices at any time.
Essential cookies are always set as they are required for the Website to operate, including completing secure payments.
You may withdraw or modify your consent for non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Limiting non-essential cookies may reduce access to certain features but will not affect essential cookies needed for regulatory or payment obligations.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies. Instructions differ by browser, so please check your browser’s help resources.
Disabling essential cookies may interfere with core Website functions, including cart management, checkout, and secure payments. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure smooth operation and compliance with our payment partners.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights related to cookies, including:
Access information about cookies and related processing
Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
Request deletion or restriction of data collected via cookies where applicable
File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@skindepot.org. Please note that cookies necessary for essential services, including payment processing and fraud/AML checks, will continue to function to meet legal and contractual requirements.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us via the Website form or at:
AURAVAULT LTD
5 Merchant Square, London, England, W2 1AY
Email: info@skindepot.org
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continuing to use the Website after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
Effective Date: 11 February, 2026
