Cookie Statement
Effective Date: October 10th, 2025
Last Updated: October 10th, 2025
 
This Cookie Policy explains how MIYAKO SKIN CLINIC ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.miyakoskin.com/("Website"). It forms part of our Privacy Policy and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to booking forms. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session management

• Cookie consent preferences
   

b. Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the user experience.
Examples:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)

• Visitor traffic analysis
   

c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (e.g. your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced features.

d. Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. These cookies work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Note: We will only use marketing cookies if you give us your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for using cookies that process personal data:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – Legitimate interests (ensuring the Website works properly).

• All Other Cookies – Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
   

4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to set cookies (except strictly necessary ones).
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Adjusting your settings through our Cookie Settings tool. 

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac 
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies 

• Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
   

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website may be set by third-party services, such as:

• Google Analytics – for website usage statistics.
   

These third parties may process your data outside the UK. Where this is the case, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. ensuring companies we work with are certified under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
6. Retention of Cookie Data
Cookies may be stored for different durations depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
   

Specific retention periods are listed in our Cookie Table below.