At Derm Audit Journal (accessible from https://dermaudit.com/), one of our primary priorities is the privacy and digital trust of our readers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data that are processed, recorded, and handled when you interact with our clinical skincare reviews, comparison matrices, and skin assessment tools.
1. General Information & Zero-PII Policy
We operate on a strict minimal data collection principle. We do not require account creation, logins, credit card collection, or personal identifying information (PII) to browse our articles or utilize our interactive tools. Any optional communication via email is kept confidential and will never be sold, rented, or distributed to third-party data brokers.
2. Cookies, Web Beacons & Local Storage
Like standard publication websites, Derm Audit Journal utilizes browser cookies and HTML5 Local Storage. These mechanisms store non-identifying operational preferences, such as:
- Saving your progress on our Interactive Skin Assessment Quiz so your customized routine recommendation persists during your session.
- Optimizing page delivery and typography rendering according to your device screen width and browser type.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed instructions on cookie management can be found in your browser's help settings.
3. FTC Affiliate Compensation & Merchant Tracking
FTC 16 CFR Part 255 Disclosure Notice:
Derm Audit Journal is an independent clinical research and review website. We participate in affiliate marketing programs, specifically through manufacturer partners such as SellHealth. When you click outbound links to official product portals (e.g., Kollagen Intensiv™, Illuminatural 6i™, or Dermefface FX7™) and complete a purchase, we may receive a referral commission at no additional cost to you.
When clicking outbound affiliate links, a temporary attribution cookie is set by the merchant partner to credit our editorial team for the referral. These cookies are managed strictly by the merchant's secure servers in accordance with their individual privacy policies.
4. Third-Party Links & Retail Portals
Our journal contains outbound links to third-party merchant sites and academic medical databases (such as PubMed and clinical trial registries). Derm Audit Journal's Privacy Policy does not extend to external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy documentation of any external portal you visit.
5. GDPR & CCPA Consumer Privacy Rights
Your Data Rights:
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you retain the right to:
- Right to Erase / Clear Storage: Clear browser local storage and cookies at any time via your browser settings to immediately delete any saved preferences.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Full, unrestricted access to all our clinical teardowns and comparison matrices without consenting to commercial tracking.
Analytics
This site uses Plausible Analytics, a cookie-free, privacy-focused service. It records the page you viewed, the country you viewed it from, and whether you clicked an outbound product link. Plausible does not use cookies, does not build a personal profile, and does not collect your name, email address, or any other identifying information. Because no cookies are set, GDPR consent is not required for this measurement. You can opt out using the Do Not Track header your browser already sends.
6. Contact Data Privacy Officer
If you have questions regarding our data practices, or wish to submit a privacy inquiry, please contact our compliance desk directly: