1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Cognitive Humanity Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and digital services (collectively, the “Website”). It tells you what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice, which describes how we handle your personal data more broadly.
2. What are cookies & similar technologies
- A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
- Cookies store information (such as a unique identifier) which can be read back by the website on a later visit or by other websites operating in conjunction.
- Similar technologies include local storage, web beacons, pixels, and device fingerprinting methods.
3. How we use cookies & types of cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, grouped into the following categories:
| Type / Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary (essential) | Required for basic functionality of the Website (e.g. login sessions, security, load balancing) | Session cookies; security tokens |
| Performance / Analytics | To measure and analyse how visitors use the Website, to improve functionality, performance, and user experience | Google Analytics cookies or equivalent |
| Functionality / Preference | To remember settings or preferences that you choose (e.g. language preference, region) | Preference cookies |
| Marketing / Advertising | To track visitors across websites or over time to deliver relevant adverts or content | Third-party advertising cookies |
We also distinguish between first-party cookies (set by our domain) and third-party cookies (set by external services embedded in our site).
4. Consent and your choices
- When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear prompting you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You may choose which categories of cookies you consent to via that banner or through a “Cookie settings” interface.
- You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the cookie settings or via a link on our Website (e.g. “Cookie Preferences”).
- Disabling or rejecting non-essential cookies may affect your experience and may mean some features do not function properly, but our core site functionality will remain.
5. Managing cookies
You can manage cookie settings in various ways, including:
- Using the cookie settings interface on our Website
- Changing your browser settings (e.g. block or delete cookies; block third-party cookies)
- Use browser “private / incognito” mode to avoid persistent cookies
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of the Website may not function as intended.
6. Third-party cookies & embedded content
Our Website may contain elements from third parties (e.g. analytics providers, content embedding, social media). These third parties may set or read cookies on your device. We do not control their cookies; you should consult their privacy / cookie policies for more detail.
Examples of third-party providers we may use include (but are not limited to): Google Analytics, content hosting platforms, etc.
7. How long cookies last
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a defined period). In our cookie settings or banner, you should see the lifespan of each cookie.
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects when this version was published. We encourage you to check back periodically.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Cognitive Humanity Ltd
Email: bukky@cognitivehumanity.com | colby@cognitivehumanity.com