Privacy Policy
CollegeStudentSkincare.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Who We Are
CollegeStudentSkincare.com is an independent publisher of educational skincare comparisons and product guides written for college students. We are not a medical provider, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by La Roche-Posay, Neutrogena, or any other brand mentioned on the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. We only receive this if you choose to send it — for example, when you contact us by email, submit a comment, or sign up for a newsletter. This may include your name, email address, and whatever you write in your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically log certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.
Information from cookies and similar technologies. See Section 4.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information. Please do not send us medical details, health records, prescription information, or photographs of your skin. If you do, we will delete it.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Operate, maintain, and secure the Site
- Understand which content readers find useful and improve it
- Respond to messages you send us
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
- Display advertising and measure its performance
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information for money.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners use them to remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and in some cases to show relevant advertising.
Types of cookies used on the Site:
- Essential cookies, required for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies, which help us understand traffic and reader behavior
- Advertising cookies, which may be set by third-party ad networks
- Preference cookies, which remember settings such as dismissed notices
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the Site work. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when one is being set — check your browser’s Help section for instructions.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information independently of us. These currently include or may include:
- Google Analytics, for website traffic measurement. Google’s practices are described at . You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at
- Google AdSense or other advertising networks, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage ad personalization at
- Our web hosting provider, which processes server logs
- Email service providers, if you subscribe to a newsletter
Each of these third parties operates under its own privacy policy. We do not control how they handle data, and we encourage you to review their policies.
6. Affiliate Links and Advertising Disclosure
Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate programs may use cookies to attribute a purchase to our Site.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations. Product comparisons on this Site are based on publicly available ingredient labels, published pricing, and general dermatology guidance. We recommend products we would genuinely suggest to a friend, and we say plainly when a cheaper option performs the same job.
7. How Long We Keep Information
We keep analytics data in aggregate form for as long as it is useful for improving the Site. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle your request. Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe. Server logs are typically retained for a short period by our hosting provider.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect information transmitted to and from the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
If you are in the United States. Depending on your state, you may have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of it, to request correction of it, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. California residents have these rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA); residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have comparable rights. We will not discriminate against you for exercising them.
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom. You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 13. We will respond within the time frame required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. There is currently no industry standard for how sites should respond to it, and the Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can still manage cookies and ad personalization as described in Sections 4 and 5.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for readers aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and we do not direct the Site to them. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Medical Disclaimer
Content on this Site is educational and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. Nothing you read here creates a doctor-patient relationship. If you have severe, painful, or scarring acne, or any other skin concern, consult a physician or dermatologist. Most college campus health centers can provide a low-cost referral. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site.
13. International Visitors
The Site is operated from and hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be noted clearly. Your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of the rights described in Section 9, contact us at:
Email: privacy@collegestudentskincare.com
Website:
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.