1. Introduction
COGNIS GLOBAL (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates cognisglobal.com and related services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your choices.
2. Information we collect
Account information
When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, password (stored as a secure hash), institution, country, research area, and related profile details you provide.
Usage and technical data
We may collect technical information needed to operate the service securely, such as browser type, approximate location derived from IP address, device information, and timestamps of sign-in or form submissions.
Communications
If you use the contact form or support channels, we collect the message content and contact details you submit so we can respond.
Saved activity
If you use a scholar workspace, we store items you save, application tracking notes you enter, and programme interests you select.
3. How we use information
- To create and secure your account
- To show opportunities and programmes relevant to your use of the platform
- To send verification, password-reset, and service notices
- To respond to enquiries and support requests
- To maintain platform security, prevent abuse, and improve reliability
- To meet legal or regulatory obligations where required
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies or similar storage that are necessary for authentication and session security (for example, refresh-session cookies). We do not use these essential cookies for third-party advertising.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Infrastructure and email providers that process data on our instructions to host the site, send mail, or keep the service running
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security
When you apply for a role or programme through an external institutional link, that organisation’s own privacy policy applies to information you submit on their site.
6. Data retention
We retain account and activity data while your account remains active and for a reasonable period afterward as needed for security, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your account subject to any lawful retention requirements.
7. Security
We use industry-standard measures such as encrypted transport (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; please use a strong unique password and protect your login details.
8. Your choices
- Update profile information from your account dashboard where available
- Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us
- Unsubscribe from optional marketing emails using the instructions in those messages (service emails such as password resets may still be sent)
9. Children’s privacy
COGNIS GLOBAL is intended for adults engaged in higher education and professional academic activity. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
10. International processing
Our hosting and service providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where we do so, we take steps appropriate to the nature of the service and applicable law.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we publish revisions. Continued use of the service after an update means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us via the Contact page or email cognisglobal@gmail.com.
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