COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains how skinsarena.org (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Platform.
The Website is operated by AURAVAULT LTD, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 16652533, with its registered office at 5 Merchant Square, London, England, W2 1AY (“Company”).
This Policy is provided in accordance with applicable UK data protection and privacy laws, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate correctly, remember user preferences, and improve overall functionality.
We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, SDKs, or tags for technical, analytical, and security purposes.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser;
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are removed.
Some cookies are also used to support compliance requirements of payment partners, including fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and risk assessment.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the basic operation of the Website, including secure login, checkout, and transaction processing.
They cannot be switched off because the Platform would not function properly without them.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve navigation, performance, and user experience.
They are used only with your consent.
Functionality Cookies
These remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
They are also set only where you have given consent.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant promotions and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
They may also support compliance obligations of our acquiring banks and payment partners, including transaction risk scoring.
They are activated only with your consent.
3. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party providers who support our services, including:
payment processors and acquiring banks;
fraud-prevention and risk-monitoring partners;
analytics and performance tools.
These third parties may collect information about your interactions with our Website in accordance with their own privacy policies. Where required by law, such cookies are used only after you provide consent through our cookie banner or preferences centre.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
customise your preferences.
You can update your choices at any time via our Cookie Preferences link (usually available in the footer) or through your browser settings.
Please note:
Essential cookies will always remain active because they are required to ensure secure access, payment processing, and compliance with legal obligations. Disabling these cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
5. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:
view cookies stored on your device;
delete existing cookies;
block cookies for specific websites;
disable cookies entirely.
Instructions vary depending on the browser you use. For guidance, please consult your browser’s help section.
Be aware that restricting essential cookies may prevent parts of the Website — including checkout and secure transactions — from working correctly.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
receive clear information about how cookies are used;
withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time;
request deletion or restriction of personal data collected through cookies, where legally applicable;
lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Requests relating to cookies and data protection can be sent to:
info@skinsarena.org
Please note that cookies required for essential services, including fraud prevention and payment security, may continue to operate in order to meet legal and contractual obligations.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after such changes means you accept the updated Policy.
8. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
AURAVAULT LTD
Company No: 16652533
5 Merchant Square, London, England, W2 1AY
info@skinsarena.org
Effective Date: January 12, 2025