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Privacy Policy 

At Sika Skincare ("we", "us", or "our"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).


By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined below.

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1. Who We Are

Sika Skincare is a European-based skincare brand offering natural formulations designed for sensitive and hyperpigmentation-prone skin. We currently operate a website that allows users to sign up for updates, exclusive content, and pre-launch information.

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to communicate with you and improve our service:

  • Email address – when you subscribe to updates or newsletters

  • Name (optional) – if you choose to provide it

  • Technical data – such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and usage data (collected via cookies and analytics tools)

  • Correspondence – including any messages or inquiries you send us
     

We do not collect any special categories of personal data.

 

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your data for the following lawful purposes:

  • To send you email communications (with your consent)

  • To provide updates about our product launch, pre-orders, and relevant brand news

  • To understand how visitors use our website and improve your experience

  • To ensure our website’s functionality and security

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: when you sign up for communications or accept cookies

  • Legitimate interest: to maintain our website and analyse performance

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

 

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using third-party service providers who are GDPR-compliant. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information.

 

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Professional advisers or authorities when required by law

All providers are subject to GDPR-compliant data protection agreements. We do not sell or rent your personal data.

 

7. Email Communications (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data will be processed by Mailchimp, a marketing platform operated by Intuit Inc. Mailchimp may store data outside the EU/UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

 

8. Marketing & Advertising (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Pixels)

We use Facebook Pixel, Instagram (Meta), and TikTok Pixel to help deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These services may collect:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on each page

  • Clicks and navigation

  • Device/browser information

When you interact with our content on these platforms, they may associate your activity with your user profile (if you are logged in) and show you ads across their networks.

We do not receive personally identifiable information from these platforms.

You can manage or adjust your advertising preferences here:

 

9. Analytics & Tracking (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to better understand how users interact with our site. This involves collecting:

  • IP address (anonymised before storage)

  • Device/browser type

  • Pages viewed and actions taken

  • Time on site and navigation paths

This data helps us improve the functionality and performance of our website.

Google Analytics does **not** use your data for profiling or behavioural targeting.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Please note: we also use separate tracking tools (e.g., Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel) for advertising purposes. These are covered in Section 8 of this policy.

 

10. Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Operate essential site features

  • Understand visitor usage via Google Analytics

  • Remember your cookie preferences

When you first visit our site, a banner will appear requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences or withdraw consent at any time.

For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

 

11. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK authorities

  • Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision

 

12. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

 

13. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO))

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@sikaskincare.com.

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14. Non-EU/Non-UK Visitors

This website is operated in accordance with the data protection laws of the European Union and the United Kingdom. If you access our website from outside the EU/UK, please be aware that:

  • Your data may be processed and stored in servers located within the EU/EEA or the UK

  • By providing your information, you consent to this processing under EU/UK law

  • You may not have the same rights under your local data protection laws

 

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, our services, or data practices. The updated policy will be posted here with a revised effective date.

 

16. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: Contact@sikaskincare.com
Website: www.sikaskincare.com

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