Understanding Our Cookie Usage

At CognitiveGridNet, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect and use data on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their usage on cognitivegridnet.com.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your overall experience with our financial analysis platform.

We take your privacy seriously. That's why we've designed this straightforward system that lets you opt out of all non-essential tracking with a single click, while still maintaining the basic functionality you need to use our services effectively.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Cookie Data

Website Performance and Analytics

We analyze website usage patterns to understand which financial analysis tools and resources are most valuable to our users. This data helps us prioritize development efforts and create more relevant content for business decision-makers.

User Experience Enhancement

Functional cookies help us remember your dashboard preferences, report formatting choices, and other settings that make your experience more efficient. When you return to our platform, these preferences are automatically applied.

Content Personalization

Based on your interaction patterns, we may show you more relevant case studies, industry examples, or educational resources that align with your business sector or analytical needs.

Third-Party Services

We work with several trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Google Ads: Enables us to show relevant advertisements to users who have expressed interest in financial analysis services
• LinkedIn Analytics: Tracks engagement with our professional content and networking efforts
• Hotjar: Provides insights into user experience through heatmaps and session recordings

Each of these services has their own privacy policies and cookie practices. When you reject non-essential cookies through our system, we also send signals to these services to respect your privacy choices where technically possible.

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding the data we collect through cookies:

• Right to be informed: This policy explains our cookie practices clearly
• Right to control: Use our rejection tool or browser settings to manage cookies
• Right to access: Request information about what data we've collected about you
• Right to deletion: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal and operational requirements
• Right to portability: Request your data in a commonly used format

If you're located in Canada, you benefit from additional privacy protections under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). We comply with all applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify users through our website and update the "last modified" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.