Privacy Policy - Cognitio +: Cognitio Plus

Last updated: July 7, 2023

Cognitio+ (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information and our adherence to relevant privacy laws and standards, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG), User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG), HIPAA, and GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register on our website, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the Services, or contact us. This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Job title
Company name
Billing address
Payment information

1.2 Usage Data

We collect usage data automatically when you interact with our services. This may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages of our Services that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Services and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous, unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

To provide and maintain our Services
To notify you about changes to our Services
To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services
To provide customer support
To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Services
To monitor the usage of our Services
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of Cognitio+
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Services
Protect the personal safety of users of the Services or the public
Protect against legal liability

4. Security of Your Information

We value your data’s security, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security measures, including data encryption, secure user data practices, and regular updates to protect your information.

6. Accessibility and Data Protection Standards

We adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG), User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG), HIPAA, and GDPR standards to ensure accessibility, security, and privacy.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to enhance our offerings. These services adhere to our privacy standards, and we ensure they comply with relevant regulations.

8 . Your Choices

You have the right to review and update your personal information. You can opt out of promotional communications and request the deletion of your account.

9. Compliance with Privacy Laws Across Different Regions

The company implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and the Data Privacy Act in the Philippines. This includes practices related to data collection, storage, processing, and sharing.

9.1 Regular Audits

Regular audits ensure ongoing compliance with these policies and procedures. These audits can be conducted internally or by third-party organizations.

9.2 Training

Employees and other stakeholders are trained on these policies and procedures to ensure they understand and can effectively comply.

9.3 Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who will oversee the company’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR rules.

9.4 User Transparency

We ensure users are informed about their privacy practices. This is often done through clear and accessible privacy policies and terms of service.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update our Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

12. Frequency of Review and Updating

The frequency of reviewing and updating privacy practices can vary depending on the organization. However, it’s generally considered good practice for companies to review their privacy practices at least once a year. This ensures that they remain compliant with any changes in data protection laws and regulations.

We review and update its privacy practices more frequently in response to significant changes to services or operations or new legal requirements.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Please note that this Privacy Policy is consistent with the Terms of Services of Cognitio+. By using our Services, you agree to this policy’s collection and use of information. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you should not use our Services.