Cookie Policy

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. They enable us to identify your browser, recall your preferences, and analyse how you engage with our platform. This Cookie Policy explains which cookies we deploy, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.

These cookies are indispensable for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They power core capabilities including user authentication, session management, and security safeguards.

Session Token: Keeps your authenticated session active after signing in via Steam OAuth. Expires when your browser is closed or when the session times out.

CSRF Token: Defends against cross-site request forgery attacks. A new token is generated for each session.

Cookie Consent: Records your cookie preference selections so that you are not prompted repeatedly.

Functional cookies support enhanced features and personalisation. They remember the choices you make — such as display preferences and recently viewed items — to deliver a more tailored browsing experience.

User Preferences: Stores your display settings, including sorting options and view modes. Duration: 1 year.

Recently Viewed: Keeps a record of items you have recently browsed so you can easily return to them. Duration: 30 days.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. The data collected allows us to diagnose issues, gauge performance, and refine the overall user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): Gathers anonymised usage statistics such as pages visited, session length, and traffic sources. Duration: up to 2 years. You may opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Some third-party services embedded in our platform may place their own cookies. We do not govern these cookies and advise you to review each provider's privacy policy:

Steam: Used for Steam OAuth authentication. Governed by Valve's privacy policy at store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement.

Payment Provider: Our payment processor may place cookies during the checkout process to support fraud prevention and transaction security.

Cloudflare: Employed for content delivery and security protection. Governed by Cloudflare's privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacy.

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are removed when you close your browser. These encompass authentication tokens and CSRF protection tokens.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period. User preferences persist for up to 1 year. Analytics cookies persist for up to 2 years. Cookie consent preferences persist for 1 year.

On your first visit to SKINS24, a cookie consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time via your browser settings.

Most browsers provide the ability to block or remove cookies. Be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair key website functionality, including the ability to sign in and complete purchases.

Chrome: Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data.

Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data.

Safari: Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.

Edge: Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Cookies and site data.

Beyond cookies, we may also use local storage and session storage within your browser to cache user settings and speed up page loads. These technologies are subject to the same principles and controls that apply to cookies.

We may revise this Cookie Policy to account for changes in our practices or in applicable regulations. Any material updates will be communicated through a refreshed consent banner or a notice published on our website.