Cookie Notice | Cookies & Data Protection – COGNEDT

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that track and record your interactions with a website. They allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and provide a tailored experience.
• Analyse site traffic for performance and marketing purposes.

Cookies are widely used across the internet and do not harm your device.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, where you can choose to block or delete cookies. However, restricting cookies—especially strictly necessary cookies—may impact the functionality of our site and limit your access to certain features.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Understand how users interact with our website.
• Improve site functionality and user experience.
• Remember user preferences  for a more personalised experience.
• Track website usage patterns to enhance our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

• Stored only while your browser is open.
• Help with navigation but do not collect personal data.

Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device after you close your browser.
• Allow websites to recognise you when you return.
• Primarily used for analytics and improving performance.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

• Essential for website functionality (e.g., navigation, security).
• Cannot be disabled, as they are required for the site to operate.
• Do not track browsing activity or store personal data.

Performance Cookies

• Help us analyse website traffic and identify popular content.
• Improve website speed, navigation, and overall performance.
• The data collected is anonymous and aggregated.

Functionality Cookies

• Allow the website to remember your preferences and settings.
• Enable enhanced features like video playback, commenting, and personalised content.
• Data collected is typically anonymised.

 Managing Cookies 

If you click "Accept All Cookies", you consent to the use of all cookies, including performance and analytics cookies.

If you click "Decline Non-Essential", only strictly necessary cookies required for website functionality will be used.  All non-essential cookies, including those for analytics and third-party tracking, will be disabled.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. This allows you to block or delete cookies, including those you previously accepted,  as well as:  

• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies.
• Delete stored cookies at any time.
• Set notifications to alert you when cookies are being used.

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may limit your ability to use certain website features.

For more details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.