This Cookies Policy explains how [Company Legal Name] (“Chic Skin Lab,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://chicskinlab.com/ (the “Site”). Cookies help the Site function, stay secure, remember preferences, and (optionally) help us understand usage and measure marketing.

1) What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or actions.
We may also use similar technologies, such as:

Pixels / tags (code that measures engagement or advertising performance)
Local storage (stores settings in your browser)
SDKs (if we offer an app)

For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.

2) Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following categories of cookies depending on how the Site is configured.
A) Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always On)
These cookies are required for the Site to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically used to:

Enable core site functions (page navigation, security, load balancing)
Remember privacy preferences (where implemented)
Prevent fraud and protect the Site
Support login/session management (if accounts exist)

B) Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages visited, time on site, errors, and interactions). We use this information to improve site performance and content.
Examples (if used): Google Analytics (GA4), Plausible, Matomo.
C) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a smoother experience, such as:

Language or region preferences
Display settings

D) Advertising / Targeting Cookies (If Enabled)
These cookies may be set by us or advertising partners to:

Deliver ads that may be relevant to you
Measure ad campaign performance
Build audiences for remarketing (depending on settings and law)
Limit how often you see an ad

Examples (if used): Meta Pixel, Google Ads, TikTok Pixel, affiliate tracking.

3) First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by ChicSkinLab.com.
Third-party cookies are set by other companies whose tools we use (for example, analytics providers, video players, embedded content, or advertising networks).

Third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.

4) How Long Cookies Last
Cookies may be:

Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.

We aim to keep cookie lifetimes reasonable and aligned with their purpose.

5) How to Manage Cookies
You have choices about cookies:
A) Cookie Consent Banner (If Implemented)
If we use a consent banner (often required in certain regions), you can accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can also update your preferences later via [Cookie Settings link/location].
B) Browser Settings
Most browsers let you:

View and delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies

If you block all cookies, parts of the Site may not function properly.
C) Advertising Opt-Outs (If Advertising Cookies Are Used)
You may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising through:

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
YourOnlineChoices (EU/UK)

Opting out does not remove ads entirely; it may make them less tailored.

6) Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there isn’t a consistent industry standard for how to respond, the Site may not respond to DNT signals in a uniform way. If we adopt a recognized standard, we will update this policy.

7) Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and reflected in the “Last Updated” date.