Privacy Policy
TopSkinSites.com (“TopSkinSites”, “we”, “us”) is a directory and review site for skin gambling platforms across ecosystems like CS2, Dota 2, Rust,
TF2 and emerging titles. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what choices you have.
We’ll keep this readable. Where the internet usually hides behind legal fog, we’ll say the quiet part out loud:
running a website involves logs, cookies, analytics, and sometimes affiliate tracking. You deserve to know what’s happening.
Last updated: 4 February 2026. This page is informational and does not replace legal advice.
1) Who we are
TopSkinSites.com is a content website that publishes directories, bonus code listings, and platform reviews.
We do not operate gambling platforms, we do not process deposits or withdrawals, and we are not affiliated with Valve/Steam.
When you click from our site to a third-party platform, their privacy rules apply on their site.
If you want to reach us about privacy or data requests, use the Contact page.
2) What information we collect
We collect a mix of (a) information you choose to provide and (b) information collected automatically when you browse a website.
We do not sell personal data as a business model. We do use standard web infrastructure that creates logs and may use cookies.
Information you provide
If you contact us, we may collect the information you send (for example: your name, email address, and the message content).
If we ever run forms (like feedback, corrections, partnership inquiries), we’ll only collect what the form asks for.
Tip: don’t send sensitive personal information via a public website form.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers may automatically collect technical data such as IP address, device/browser type, pages visited,
time spent, referring pages, and basic diagnostic events. This information is commonly used for security, abuse prevention,
and understanding how people use the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies (and similar technologies like local storage) to keep the site working, remember your preferences,
measure traffic, and understand which pages are useful. Cookies may also be involved in affiliate tracking when you click outbound links.
See full details on our Cookie Policy.
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3) Why we use your information
We use collected information for a few straightforward reasons. Not to be “clever” with data, but to operate a website that doesn’t break,
to improve content quality, and to keep the platform usable and secure.
| Purpose | What data may be involved | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Website operation | Basic cookies, technical logs | So pages load correctly and security works |
| Security & abuse prevention | IP, user agent, request logs | To block spam, bots, and suspicious traffic |
| Analytics & improvement | Usage events, page views (often aggregated) | To learn what content is useful and what needs fixing |
| Affiliate tracking (when applicable) | Referral parameters, cookies set by partners | To attribute a referral if you use a partner platform |
| Communication | Contact form message data | To respond to privacy requests and support questions |
If you want the business-model side explained plainly, we have a dedicated page:
Affiliate Disclosure.
4) Legal bases (GDPR-style explanation)
If you’re in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another region with similar rules, we process personal data under legal bases such as:
Legitimate interests
Running and securing the website, understanding which pages are useful, preventing abuse, and maintaining site performance.
When we rely on legitimate interests, we aim to balance them against your rights and expectations.
Consent
Where required, we rely on your consent for non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences (see our Cookie Policy) and browser settings.
Contract / request handling
If you contact us, we process the information you send so we can respond to your request.
This is the normal “you asked a question, we answer it” basis.
Legal obligations
In limited cases, we may need to keep certain information to comply with legal requirements, enforce our terms, or respond to lawful requests.
5) Affiliate links and third-party websites
TopSkinSites may include outbound links to third-party platforms, including links that can be affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link, the third party may use cookies or tracking parameters to attribute the referral.
This can happen on their side, and their privacy policy will govern what they collect and how they use it.
We try to keep our editorial independence and our rankings aren’t “for sale.” But privacy-wise, the key point is:
once you leave TopSkinSites and enter a third-party site, you’re in their ecosystem.
Always read the operator’s terms and privacy info before depositing anything.
Want the transparent version of our monetization? Read Affiliate Disclosure.
6) Sharing your information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data in these common situations:
Service providers
We may use vendors to help operate the website (for example: hosting, security, analytics, performance optimization, and spam prevention).
These providers may process limited data on our behalf under contractual terms.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or valid legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Business changes
If the site is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction,
subject to applicable privacy laws and appropriate safeguards.
7) Data retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Retention depends on the type of data and why it was collected.
Contact messages
If you contact us, we keep the message long enough to respond and maintain a record of the conversation if needed for follow-up,
dispute prevention, or security. We don’t keep contact messages forever by default.
Technical logs
Server logs are typically retained for security, debugging, and performance monitoring, then rotated or deleted on a regular basis.
The exact retention period can vary based on operational needs and provider configurations.
Analytics data
Analytics is usually stored in aggregated form, and retention depends on the configuration of the analytics tool.
We aim to keep analytics data only as long as it remains useful for understanding site performance and content quality.
8) Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data. Common rights include:
access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability. You may also have the right to withdraw consent for cookies
and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
How to exercise your rights
Use the Contact page and tell us what you need (for example: “request access” or “request deletion”).
To protect users, we may ask for reasonable verification to confirm you’re the owner of the request.
Note: if you clicked through to third-party platforms, you’ll need to contact those operators separately for data requests on their side.
Cookie choices
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie preference tools.
Blocking cookies may impact certain features. Affiliate tracking may also be affected.
See Cookie Policy for more detail.
9) International transfers
Website infrastructure can involve processing in different countries (for example, where servers or service providers operate).
When personal data is transferred internationally, we aim to rely on appropriate safeguards where required (such as contractual protections).
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information.
No website can promise perfect security, but we treat security as a core requirement — especially in a niche where phishing and mirror domains are common.
Your part matters too: use strong passwords, protect your email account, enable multi-factor authentication where possible,
and be extremely cautious about Steam login pages and trade confirmations.
If you’re in the skin economy, “slow down and verify” is a superpower.
For platform-level safety habits, see Safety Checklist.
11) Children’s privacy
This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us and we’ll take reasonable steps to delete it.
Gambling is 18+ only. If gambling stops being fun, use Responsible Gambling.
12) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy when site features change, when laws change, or when we improve how we explain things.
Updates will appear on this page with a refreshed “Last updated” date.
If you continue to use the site after an update, it means you’ve seen the updated policy.
If you disagree with changes, the safest move is to stop using the site and adjust cookie settings.
FAQ
No. We do not sell personal information. We may use standard service providers (hosting, security, analytics) to operate the site.
Affiliate links may include tracking parameters or cookies so a third-party platform can attribute a referral.
What they collect depends on that third party and their policy. See Affiliate Disclosure for the plain-language explanation.
Use your browser controls and, where available, our cookie settings tools. Full details are on the Cookie Policy page.
Depending on your location and the data involved, you may have deletion rights. Use the Contact page with your request.
We may ask for verification to prevent abuse.
No. Those are third-party websites. Their privacy policies apply on their sites. Always review an operator’s terms and privacy practices before signing up.