1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
- Page views: We track which pages are visited and when, for analytics purposes. This data is stored anonymously.
- IP addresses: Temporarily logged for vote cooldown enforcement (3-hour window) and basic security. We do not permanently store IP addresses.
- Referrer data: We track how users arrive at SkinPulse (search engines, direct, referrals) for traffic analysis.
User-Provided
- Votes: When you vote on platform rankings, we store the vote direction, a hashed identifier, and a timestamp.
- Click tracking: When you click an affiliate link, we log the click for commission attribution. No personal data is included.
2. How We Use Data
- To display community-voted rankings
- To enforce voting cooldown periods (preventing vote manipulation)
- To track affiliate link clicks for commission purposes
- To understand traffic patterns and improve the Site
- To monitor site health and detect abuse
3. Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not require user registration or accounts
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or personal identifiers
- We do not use third-party tracking pixels or social media trackers
- We do not sell, share, or transfer any user data to third parties
4. Cookies
SkinPulse uses minimal cookies:
- Session cookie: Standard Django session for language preference. Expires when browser closes.
- Language cookie: Stores your preferred language (EN/DE/ES/FR). Persistent.
- localStorage: Used for vote cooldown tracking (3-hour timer). Not a cookie, stays in your browser only.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or third-party analytics cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
When you click an affiliate link and visit a third-party platform (e.g., Skin.Club, CSGORoll), that platform's own privacy policy applies. SkinPulse is not responsible for third-party data practices.
6. Data Retention
- Page view logs: Aggregated monthly, raw data deleted after 90 days
- Vote records: Retained indefinitely for ranking integrity
- Click logs: Retained for 12 months for affiliate reconciliation
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Request access to any data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
Since we collect minimal data and do not require accounts, there is typically no personal data to retrieve or delete. If you have concerns, contact info@skinpulse.pro.
8. Security
SkinPulse uses HTTPS encryption (Let's Encrypt SSL), secure server hosting, and automated backups. We follow industry-standard practices for data protection.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact info@skinpulse.pro.