Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16.07.25
CogniWiki is committed to protecting the privacy of its visitors, readers, and contributors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information to operate CogniWiki effectively and provide you with relevant, high-quality content. Information may be collected when you:
- Visit our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us directly
- Contribute content or feedback
Types of data may include your name, email address, IP address, browsing behavior, and any details voluntarily provided through forms or correspondence.
2. How Your Information Is Used
We use collected data to:
- Maintain and improve the performance and usability of CogniWiki
- Send occasional email updates, if you’ve opted in
- Analyze trends and readership to refine editorial strategy
- Respond to inquiries and manage user communications
- Ensure legal and operational compliance
We may share user data with selected third-party partners who support our operations — including analytics providers, content collaborators, or service platforms — under appropriate confidentiality and data protection terms. These partnerships help us better understand how CogniWiki is used and how we can continue to evolve and serve our audience.
3. Analytics
CogniWiki uses analytics tools to better understand how visitors engage with the site. These tools collect aggregated data such as page views, user flows, referral sources, and device types. This information helps us evaluate content performance, audience interests, and technical functionality.
You can manage data collection preferences through your browser or device settings, though some features may be affected if tracking is disabled.
4. Email Communication
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll occasionally contact you with updates, curated content, or relevant information. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
We work with external email platforms and service providers to manage these communications securely and efficiently.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal data. However, no digital transmission is entirely secure. By using CogniWiki, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
6. Third-Party Links
CogniWiki may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any service you access through our platform.
7. Children’s Privacy
CogniWiki is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or store information from anyone in this age group.
8. Data Retention
We retain user information for as long as it serves the operational, editorial, or communication purposes described in this policy.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. If you’d like to make a request or have questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at contact@cogniwiki.com .
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations or service structure. When updates are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of CogniWiki indicates your acceptance of the current version of this policy.