1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us recognize you, remember your preferences, understand how you use our Services, and improve your overall experience on CogniProfile.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Authenticating users and maintaining login sessions
- Remembering user preferences and settings
- Analyzing how users interact with our Services
- Improving website performance and functionality
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Session cookies: Remember your test progress and maintain your session
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
- CSRF tokens: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Services to work.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language, theme (dark/light mode), and display preferences
- User interface cookies: Store your dashboard layout and customization choices
- Feature cookies: Enable optional features you've chosen to use
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services:
- Usage analytics: Track which pages you visit and how you interact with features
- Performance monitoring: Measure page load times and identify technical issues
- A/B testing: Compare different versions of features to improve user experience
- Error tracking: Identify and fix bugs or errors you encounter
We use this information in aggregate form to improve our Services. Individual users are not identified.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Advertising cookies: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting cookies: Display our ads on other websites you visit
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
You can opt out of marketing cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- OpenAI: For AI-powered analysis and insights
- Analytics providers: For usage statistics and performance monitoring
- Content delivery networks: For faster content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from hours to years) or until you delete them. Used for remembering preferences and analyzing long-term usage patterns.
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on CogniProfile:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not function properly
- Test progress may not be saved
- You may see less relevant content
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals, so we do not currently respond to these signals.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser for improved performance and offline functionality
- Session Storage: Temporarily stores data for the duration of your browsing session
- IndexedDB: A database in your browser for storing larger amounts of structured data
- Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior and email engagement
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls and choices described in this policy.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
9. Your Consent
By using CogniProfile, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Services.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@cogniprofile.com
