Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 September 2025
Cogniora Institute Ltd. ("Cogniora", "we", "us") operates the website cogniora.website and provides cohort‑based education services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data openly and transparently.
1. Data Controller
Cogniora Institute Ltd., 88 Scholar's Walk, Cambridge, CB2 1AA, United Kingdom. Contact: info@cogniora.website, Tel: +44 20 4579 7263.
2. What we collect
- Contact data (name, email, phone) when you enquire or apply.
- Application data (experience, goals, portfolio links).
- Usage data (pages viewed, device info, approximate location) via cookies/analytics.
- Payment data processed by our payment partners; we do not store full card details.
3. Why we use your data (legal bases)
- Contract: to review applications, enrol you, and deliver programs.
- Legitimate interests: to improve our site and services, prevent fraud, and communicate relevant updates.
- Consent: for marketing emails and non‑essential cookies (you may withdraw any time).
- Legal obligations: to maintain records and comply with applicable laws.
4. Sharing your data
We share limited personal data with service providers acting on our instructions (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors, communications tools). We require them to protect your data and not use it for their own purposes. International transfers are safeguarded using appropriate mechanisms (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
5. Cookies & analytics
We use essential cookies for site functionality and, with your consent, analytics cookies to understand usage. You can manage preferences through your browser or our cookie banner.
6. Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, or as required by law. Application records are typically kept for up to 24 months unless you request deletion sooner.
7. Your rights
- Access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing.
- Data portability and the right to object to certain processing.
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Security
We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. No method is 100% secure; we continuously improve our controls.
9. Contact
For questions or requests, email info@cogniora.website. If your query concerns data protection, please write “Privacy” in the subject line.