Privacy Policy

OVERVIEW

How SkinSnipe handles information

When you use SkinSnipe, we may collect limited information needed to operate, secure and improve the service. This policy explains the types of information that may be collected, how it is used and the role of external providers that help us run the website.

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to providing, protecting or improving SkinSnipe unless that use is explained in this policy or required by law.

INFORMATION WE RECEIVE

Log data

Whenever you visit SkinSnipe, your browser may send technical information to our service. This information is commonly referred to as log data and can help us understand how the website is used and identify technical problems.

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Approximate country or city.
• Browser and browser version.
• Pages visited, visit date and time, and time spent on pages.
• Other technical or statistical information associated with the visit.

ACCOUNT DATA

Account and preferences

If you sign in to SkinSnipe, we may process information associated with your account and profile so we can provide authenticated features and remember your preferences.

• Steam account identifier, display name and avatar.
• Linked Discord identity, when you choose to connect Discord.
• Comparison filter preferences, stored in your browser for the signed-in account (or locally as a guest) and not synchronized across devices. Previously saved account filters may be used once to initialize the local preferences.
• Favorites and notification preferences associated with your account.
• For PRO or API features, plan status, subscription dates, access settings and generated API credentials.

This information is used to authenticate your account, personalize the service, deliver requested notifications and provide the features associated with your plan.

COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Cookies and analytics

Cookies are small data files stored by your browser. SkinSnipe may use them to support essential functionality, maintain session and security information, remember preferences and understand how the service is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and understand general usage patterns. Analytics information can include details such as country, browser type, pages visited and time spent on pages.

If our use of cookies or external analytics services changes, we will update this policy to describe the relevant change.

PURPOSES

How information is used

Information collected through the service may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain SkinSnipe features.
• To protect the service, users and account sessions.
• To understand usage and improve performance, content and usability.
• To diagnose errors and investigate suspicious or abusive activity.

EXTERNAL SERVICES

Service providers

We work with third-party companies when they help us provide, maintain or understand the service. Their role may include facilitating website functionality, performing service-related tasks or analyzing how SkinSnipe is used.

These providers may receive access to information needed to perform their assigned tasks. They are expected not to disclose or use that information for unrelated purposes.

TRANSPARENCY

Referral programs

SkinSnipe has referral relationships with many marketplaces shown on the website. Those marketplaces may provide a commission when a user completes an eligible action after using one of our links.

Referral links help support the continued operation and development of SkinSnipe. The marketplace remains responsible for its own account, transaction, payment and privacy policies.