Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 8 May 2025
This page explains how Cogito uses cookies on cogiton.biz, what each type does, and how you can manage your preferences. We keep cookie use to a practical minimum and do not use cookies to build advertising profiles.
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves to your browser when you visit. Cookies help websites work correctly, remember your settings, and understand how people use them so the experience can be improved over time.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Always active
These cookies are needed for the website to work. Without them, features such as the cookie consent record, session handling, and secure form submission would not function. They cannot be switched off.
cookieConsent · localStorage · stores your cookie preference record · persistent
Analytics Cookies Optional
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site – pages visited, time spent, and how people navigate between sections. The data is aggregated and does not identify individuals. We use it to understand which course pages are most useful and where the site can be made clearer.
_ga, _gid · Google Analytics · session and visitor counts · 2 years / 24 hours
Marketing Cookies Optional
These cookies allow us to understand how people reach the Cogito website so we can assess where our content is being found. We do not use these cookies to serve targeted advertising on other websites.
_fbp · Meta · referral tracking · 90 days
Preference Cookies Optional
These cookies remember settings you have chosen, such as your preferred display language or region, so you do not need to reset them each visit.
user_prefs · first-party · interface preferences · 12 months
Third-Party Services
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies which we encourage you to read:
- Google Analytics – website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Maps – map embed on our contact page. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) – referral tracking only. Meta Privacy Policy
Cookie Duration
| Type | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes | Deleted automatically at end of session |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 2 years | Can be cleared manually at any time |
| Marketing cookies | Up to 90 days | Set only with your consent |
| Preference cookies | Up to 12 months | Refresh on each visit |
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting, or click See all site data and permissions to manage individual sites.
4. To delete existing cookies, click Clear browsing data and select Cookies and other site data.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three horizontal lines).
2. Select Settings → Privacy & Security.
3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your preferred level or customise individual settings.
4. To delete cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
Apple Safari
1. On a Mac, go to Safari → Settings (or Preferences) → Privacy.
2. Select your preferred option under Cookies and website data.
3. To remove stored cookies, click Manage Website Data, then remove individual sites or all data.
On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
3. Toggle or configure cookie behaviour, or add specific sites to allow or block lists.
4. To clear existing cookies, go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data.
On mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found under the browser app's Privacy or Site Settings section. Steps vary by app version.
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the preferences section above. You can also request information about what data has been collected or ask us to delete it.
Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from accessing course content, but some site features may behave differently.
Questions about cookies or data collection can be sent to [email protected].