Privacy Policy
How we handle your data — under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to Cogniado, operated by Keval Gohel and Kishan, located at 2nd Floor, Patanjali Arcade, Geeta Mandir Road, Bhaktinagar, Rajkot, Gujarat 360002, India.
For all data privacy questions, contact us at: hello@cogniado.com
2. What Data We Collect
When you visit this website:
- Server logs (IP address, browser type, referring page) — kept for max 14 days for security
- Analytics data via Google Analytics 4 — only if you accept cookies
When you fill out the contact form:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (optional)
- The message you submit
We use Web3Forms to process contact form submissions. They forward the submission to our email and do not store it long-term. See their privacy policy.
3. Why We Collect It (Legal Basis under GDPR Art. 6)
- Server logs: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to operate the site securely
- Analytics cookies: Your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — and only if you click “Accept” on our cookie banner
- Contact form data: To respond to your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(b)) — pre-contractual measures
4. Cookies
We use a cookie consent banner. If you decline, no analytics or tracking cookies are set — only a small technical cookie that remembers your preference.
If you accept, Google Analytics 4 is loaded with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is processed by Google in the United States. Google's data processing is covered by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
You can change your cookie choice at any time by clearing your browser's site data for cogniado.com.
5. Third Parties
The following third parties may receive data when you use this site:
- Vercel Inc. — hosts this website (server logs)
- Cloudflare Inc. — DNS and email routing
- Google LLC — Analytics 4 (only with your consent), Fonts
- Web3Forms — contact form processing
We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Server logs: 14 days maximum
- Contact form submissions: Until your inquiry is resolved, plus 6 months
- Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie preference: Until you clear it
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15) — see what data we have about you
- Right of rectification (Art. 16) — correct inaccurate data
- Right of erasure (Art. 17) — “right to be forgotten”
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20)
- Right to object (Art. 21)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@cogniado.com. We respond within 30 days (GDPR requirement).
8. International Data Transfers
We are based in India. By using this site, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We rely on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) where applicable, and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for transfers to the United States via our service providers (Vercel, Google, Cloudflare).
9. Security
Communications are encrypted via TLS (HTTPS). Form submissions are transmitted securely. We do not store passwords or sensitive financial data on this website.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our services evolve. The “last updated” date below shows when. Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage for 14 days.
11. Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy or your data, email us at hello@cogniado.com.
Last updated: May 2026