What cookies are
Cookie — are small files saved on your device when you visit the site. They make it possible to:
- recognize you on your next visit
- save settings (language, currency, theme)
- ensure the site works correctly
- analyze user behavior to improve the service
Also may be used similar technologies:
- pixels — tiny images for tracking page loads
- web beacons — invisible elements for analytics
- device identifiers — unique IDs for recognizing your device
These technologies are widely used on most modern sites and help services work better.
What cookies we use
Skinly uses both our own (first-party) as well as third-party (third-party) cookies. All cookies are split into 4 categories — you can manage them right here:
What data is collected through cookies
Using cookies, we can obtain the following information:
This data is used only for the operation of the service and analytics. More about data storage — in Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Steam
Some cookies are related to the Steam platform and are used to:
- authentication confirmation through Steam OpenID
- processing trades between our bot and your inventory
- ensuring the safety of trades
Skinly doesn't control cookies set by Steam — they are governed by Valve's own policy. We only use the authentication result.
Cookie lifetime
Cookies differ by lifetime:
Created for the duration of your visit. Deleted automatically when the browser is closed.
≤ until the tab closesStored on your device after the browser is closed. The lifetime depends on the cookie's purpose.
from hours to 1 yearCookie management
On your first visit to the site, you see consent banner, where you can:
- accept all cookies
- customize categories individually
- allow only essential ones
You can change your choice at any time — via the cookie manager above on this page or through your browser settings:
Consequences of disabling cookies
- authentication through Steam may be unavailable
- errors can occur when processing trades
- your settings (language, currency, theme) won't be saved
- the interface may not work correctly
This will significantly degrade the user experience. We recommend keeping at least the essential and functional cookies enabled.
Sharing data with third parties
Some cookies may be set by third-party services:
- analytics services — to understand user behavior
- payment providers — for secure payment processing
- advertising platforms — to measure effectiveness (only if marketing is enabled)
These services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Skinly is not responsible for their performance. More details in Skinly Privacy Policy.
Policy changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page with the new update date shown at the top.
By continuing to use the service after the updates are published, you agree to the updated version the Policy.
Contacts
If you have questions about the use of cookies on Skinly, please contact support:
- 💬 Support chat — the purple icon on the right (24/7)
Questions about cookies?
Not sure which cookies to enable, or want to learn more about the data we store? Message us — an agent will help you sort out your privacy settings.