Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. scottigkys uses cookies to enhance your experience on our virtual skincare consultation platform.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly and securely
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how our website is used and improve our services
  • To provide personalized content and recommendations
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To enable social media features and functionality

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages. This data helps us improve how our website works and optimize user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.

Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains user session and login state Session Essential
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Performance
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours Performance
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Performance
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functional
marketing_consent Tracks marketing communication preferences 1 year Marketing

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Google Tag Manager: Manages website tags and tracking codes
  • Video Conferencing Platforms: Enable virtual consultations and may set cookies for functionality
  • Payment Processors: Secure payment processing for consultation fees

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This could affect:

  • Your ability to log in and access your account
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • The functionality of our booking system
  • Video consultation features
  • Our ability to provide personalized recommendations

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Team:
Email: privacy@scottigkys.top
Phone: +31 401129967

Postal Address:
scottigkys B.V.
Schoolstraat 94
4888 HD Breda
North Brabant, Netherlands

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below: