Children's Code Cookies Policy

Last updated: 25 May 2026

Introduction

At Teen Skin, we take your privacy seriously, especially because we know many of our users are under 18. We follow the UK's Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) to make sure your data is safe and that you're in control.

Non-essential cookies are OFF by default for all our users. We only use cookies that help the website work properly unless you choose to turn on more options.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Cookies we use

Necessary cookies (always on)

Purpose: These are essential for the website to work. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, consent preferences

Retention: Session or up to 6 months

Can you turn them off? No – without these, the website won't work properly

Analytics cookies (off by default)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Examples: Google Analytics (if enabled)

Retention: Up to 2 years

Can you turn them off? Yes – they're off unless you choose to turn them on

Personalisation cookies (off by default)

Purpose: Remember your preferences to tailor content just for you.

Examples: Language preferences, saved skin type

Retention: Up to 1 year

Can you turn them off? Yes – they're off unless you choose to turn them on

Advertising & tracking cookies (off by default)

Purpose: Used to show you relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads (if enabled)

Retention: Up to 1 year

Profiling: Off by default – we won't build a profile of you unless you opt in

Can you turn them off? Yes – they're off unless you choose to turn them on

Third-party services

If you enable non-essential cookies, we may use services from these providers:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (only if analytics enabled)
  • Google Ads: Advertising platform (only if ads enabled)
  • Social media platforms: If you interact with embedded content (only if ads/personalisation enabled)

Your rights & choices

You have complete control over your cookie preferences:

  • Change your cookie settings anytime using the button below
  • We'll ask you again every 6 months to make sure you're still happy
  • If we change our cookies, we'll ask for your consent again
  • You can also control cookies through your browser settings

Why high privacy by default?

We know that young people deserve extra privacy protection online. That's why we've designed our website to be privacy-friendly from the start. We only collect data that's necessary to make the site work, and we give you clear, honest choices about everything else.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our cookies or your privacy, please get in touch:

Email: alisa@teenskin.shop

Instagram: @teen_skin_uk

TikTok: @teenskin6

Related policies

  • Privacy Policy (coming soon)
  • Terms of Service (coming soon)