Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. Nothing sinister — they help us remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve it over time.
We use session cookies (gone when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stick around until they expire or you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Examples:
- Session cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads
- Retargeting cookies
Preference Cookies
Enable the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preference
- Theme selection
- Region settings
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose which types of cookies to accept through our cookie consent banner.
Delete Existing Cookies
You can delete cookies that are already stored on your device through your browser settings.
Note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may also set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Payment Processors: To securely process your transactions
- Social Media: To enable social sharing and track engagement
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Manage Your Cookie & Storage Preferences
Update your choices below at any time — changes apply immediately, on this device.
Cookie categories
Essential
Always on — required for login, checkout and basic site function.
Analytics
Helps us see which pages and features are actually used.
Personalisation
Tailors recommendations and content to your skin profile.
Targeted advertising
Used to show relevant ads and measure campaign performance.
Storage preferences
Beyond cookies, SkinLabs stores a few things directly in your browser (not on our servers) to make the site work without an account — free-tier counters, liked briefings, podcast progress. Here's exactly what that is, and a way to clear it.
Cookie consent record
Remembers the cookie choices you've made so we don't ask again every visit.
Free-tier usage counters
Tracks how many free podcast plays, Shelf Showdowns and Spotlight profiles you've used this month.
Liked & saved content
Your liked and saved Daily Skinny briefings.
Podcast playback
Resume positions, likes and free-play counts for podcast episodes.
Display preferences
Your selected currency and whether you've already dismissed the maintenance banner.
Questions about cookies, storage or your data? Contact us at privacy@skinlabs.co.za