Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2024
Skincleanserapid (Mill Lane 62, Edinburgh) uses cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used by websites to improve user experience and functionality.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, page loading, and security features. Without these cookies, our site may not operate as intended.
Cannot be disabled – These are required for website functionality.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. They collect anonymous data about page visits, bounce rates, and user behavior patterns to help us improve content delivery and site performance.
Optional – You can disable these in your cookie preferences.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized reading experience. They may store your preferred reading mode, font size, or article categories of interest.
Optional – You can disable these in your cookie preferences.
Analytical Cookies
These cookies use Google Analytics and similar tools to analyze traffic patterns, popular articles, and reader demographics. The data is anonymized and used solely to improve editorial content and user experience.
Optional – You can disable these in your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
- • To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- • To remember your language and display preferences
- • To analyze site traffic and measure article performance
- • To improve content quality and editorial decisions
- • To provide relevant reading recommendations
- • To prevent fraud and maintain platform security
Our Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| user_preferences | Functional | Remembers reading preferences and display settings | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics – tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics – tracks daily sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA | Analytical | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| pageviews | Performance | Measures popular articles and content performance | Session |
| language_pref | Functional | Stores your preferred language setting | 12 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content or links to third-party services (such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or embedded videos). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Third-party services we may use include:
- • Google Analytics – for site traffic analysis
- • Social Media Platforms – for shared content integration
- • Content Delivery Networks – for optimized media delivery
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Settings
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies – Enable all cookie types
- • Reject optional cookies – Disable performance, functional, and analytical cookies while keeping essential cookies active
- • Customize preferences – Choose which cookie types to allow
Browser Settings
You can manage 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 → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Do Not Track
You can enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser to signal your privacy preference. While we respect this setting, not all third-party services may honor it.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws (including GDPR for EU residents), you have the right to:
- • Access information about cookies stored on your device
- • Request deletion of non-essential cookies
- • Withdraw consent at any time by updating your preferences
- • Request information about how your data is processed
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie policy or would like to learn more about how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, by obtaining your consent.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.