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2026

This policy explains how dermatologyreview.uk collects and uses personal information when you visit dermatologyreview.uk.

1. Who we are

For data protection purposes, the controller of your personal information is:

contact@dermatologyreview.uk

2. Information we collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect:

  • information you give us, such as your name, email address and anything you include in a message or contact form;
  • newsletter information, such as your email address and subscription preferences, if you subscribe;
  • technical information, such as IP address, browser/device information, security logs and information about how the Website is accessed;
  • usage information, such as pages viewed and interactions with the Website, where analytics technologies are enabled; and
  • affiliate information, such as information indicating that an affiliate link has been followed or that a qualifying transaction has occurred. We do not normally receive your payment-card details from an affiliate retailer.

3. Why we use personal information

We use personal information only where we have an appropriate lawful basis.

PurposeTypical lawful basis
Operating, maintaining and securing the WebsiteOur legitimate interests in operating and protecting the Website
Responding to messages or enquiriesOur legitimate interests in responding to you and, where relevant, taking steps at your request
Sending an email newsletterYour consent
Non-essential analyticsYour consent where consent is required for the relevant technology
Affiliate or advertising tracking involving non-essential cookies or similar technologyYour consent where consent is required
Keeping records or complying with legal requirementsCompliance with legal obligations and, where applicable, our legitimate interests

Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are small files or other mechanisms that can store information on, or access information from, your device.

Strictly necessary technologies

These are required for functions such as website security, network management or remembering your privacy choices. Where the law permits, they may be used without consent.

Analytics technologies

These help us understand how visitors use the Website.

We will not place or access non-essential analytics cookies or similar technologies before obtaining consent where consent is required.

Analytics provider(s): [for example, Google Analytics / Plausible / none]

Affiliate and advertising technologies

Affiliate links may contain identifiers allowing a retailer or affiliate network to determine that a visitor came from our Website.

Affiliate networks, retailers or advertising providers may also use cookies or similar technologies. Where we ourselves use non-essential storage or access technologies for these purposes, we will obtain consent where required before doing so.

Relevant providers may process information under their own privacy policies.

5. Cookie choices

When required, our cookie controls allow you to accept or reject non-essential technologies.

Rejecting non-essential cookies will not prevent you from reading the ordinary content of the Website, although some optional functionality may work differently.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Who we share information with

Where necessary, personal information may be processed by organisations that help us operate the Website, such as:

  • website hosting and security providers;
  • email or newsletter providers;
  • analytics providers;
  • affiliate networks and advertising partners;
  • professional advisers; and
  • public authorities where disclosure is required by law.

Third-party retailers and websites that you choose to visit are responsible for their own processing of your information.

7. International transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the country/territory you are viewing this site from.

You may contact us for further information about safeguards relevant to your personal information.

8. How long we keep information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, security and dispute-resolution requirements.

We may retain information for longer where reasonably necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims or comply with law.

9. Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, data protection law may give you rights to:

  • ask for access to your personal information;
  • ask for inaccurate information to be corrected;
  • ask for information to be deleted;
  • restrict or object to certain processing;
  • receive certain information in a portable format; and
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

These rights are subject to legal conditions and exceptions.

10. Marketing

If you subscribe to marketing or a newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the message or by contacting us.

Withdrawing marketing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.

No internet service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Complaints

Please contact us first if you have a concern about how we use your information.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator.

Current information about making a complaint is available from the ICO at ico.org.uk.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our practices, technologies or legal obligations change.

The current version will be published here with its latest revision date.

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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

1. No medical or professional advice. Nothing on this website constitutes medical, dermatological, pharmaceutical or other professional advice, nor a diagnosis or recommendation of treatment for any skin condition. Skin conditions vary between individuals. You should consult a doctor, dermatologist or pharmacist before using any product, particularly if you have a diagnosed condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have known allergies or sensitivities, or are using prescribed medication. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something you have read on this website.

2. Accuracy and completeness. We make reasonable efforts to keep content current and to state our sources. However, ingredient lists, formulations, prices, availability and brand claims change without notice, and published research may be revised or superseded. We give no warranty, express or implied, that any content is accurate, complete, current or free from error or omission. Content may have been drawn from third-party sources that we do not control and cannot independently verify.

3. Opinion and fair comment. Reviews, rankings and comparative statements on this website are expressions of the honest opinion of the cosmetic scientist model, based on the facts and methodology stated on each page. They are not statements of fact about the quality, safety or efficacy of any product, and are not intended to disparage any brand, manufacturer, retailer or individual. Where a product ranks below others, this reflects the output of the stated methodology and not any allegation that the product is defective, unsafe, mis-sold or unlawful. Any brand that considers a statement inaccurate may contact us.

4. Third-party content and links. This website may contain links to, or reproduce claims from, third-party websites, publications and retailers. We do not endorse, control or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy or availability of any third-party material, nor for any products purchased through third-party links.

5. Nature of the content. All reviews, rankings, scores, figures, category analyses and some images published on Dermatology Review are generated by an artificial intelligence large language model (the “cosmetic scientist/science model”) and represent the output and opinion of that model only. The model is commissioned by an independent third party. Dermatology Review has no control over the model. The model forms its opinion by applying a fixed, published methodology to publicly available information, namely published ingredient lists (INCI), peer-reviewed trial data on individual ingredients, brand-published claims and coded consumer reviews. The content does not represent the views, findings, recommendations or opinions of Dermatology Review, its owners, editors or any named individual. Dermatology Review’s role is limited to making the model’s output publicly available for general information purposes. No product featured on this website has been laboratory-tested, clinically tested, handled or used by the publication or the model. All performance figures, scores, percentages and rankings are modelled projections derived from the stated methodology. They are not measurements, test results, statements of fact or guarantees of how any product will perform on any individual, and no person should rely on them as such.

6. Limitation of liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dermatology Review, its owners, directors, employees, contributors and affiliates exclude all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense of any kind, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or reliance on any content published on it, including without limitation any inaccuracy, error or omission, any decision to purchase or use any product, any adverse skin reaction, and any loss of profit, revenue, business or goodwill suffered by any brand, manufacturer or retailer. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

7. Indemnity. By using this website you agree that you do so at your own risk and that you will not bring any claim for compensation against the publisher or its owners in respect of any matter for which liability has been excluded above.

8. Changes. We may amend this disclaimer at any time. Continued use of the website after any change constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.