Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This policy explains how CognitWiseUp uses tracking technologies on cognitwiseup.com. We believe you should understand what data we collect and why we collect it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are tiny data files that websites place on your computer or mobile device. Think of them as digital bookmarks that remember things about your visit.
When you return to our site, these files help us recognize your browser and remember information like your language preference or which pages you visited last time. Most modern websites use cookies because they make your browsing experience smoother and more personalized.
Some cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stick around longer to remember your settings for future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose on cognitwiseup.com.
How We Use Tracking Data
The information we collect through cookies helps us run a better educational platform. Here's what we actually do with it.
- Keep you logged in as you move between different pages and resources
- Remember your preferences like text size or color scheme settings
- Understand which mobile SEO topics interest our visitors most
- Identify technical issues that might affect your browsing experience
- Measure how many people visit our learning materials and blog posts
- Test different layouts to see which ones work better for our audience
- Prevent fraudulent activity and keep the site secure
We don't sell your browsing data to third parties. The information stays within our systems or with trusted analytics partners who help us understand website performance.
Your Control Matters
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers automatically accept them, but you can modify your settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Just know that some parts of cognitwiseup.com might not work as smoothly if you do.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Every web browser handles cookies differently. You can usually find cookie settings in your browser's privacy or security section.
Look for "Settings" or "Preferences" in your browser menu, then navigate to the privacy or security section. You'll typically find options to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies after each session.
Mobile browsers have similar settings, usually found under the privacy section of your device settings or within the browser app itself.
Data Retention Periods
Different cookies stay on your device for different lengths of time based on their purpose.
Session Duration
Essential cookies that keep you logged in and maintain your active session. These disappear as soon as you close your browser window.
30 Days
Functional cookies that remember your preferences and settings. These make your return visits more convenient without storing data longer than necessary.
12 Months
Analytics cookies that help us understand long-term usage patterns. We review this data quarterly to improve our educational content and site structure.
24 Months
Marketing cookies with the longest lifespan. These help us understand which outreach efforts work best so we can focus on channels that reach people interested in mobile SEO education.
You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings. This resets all stored preferences and forces the site to treat you as a first-time visitor.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes other companies place cookies on your device when you visit cognitwiseup.com. This happens when we embed content from external services or use analytics tools.
These third-party cookies aren't under our direct control. Each service has its own privacy policy that explains how they collect and use data. We only work with reputable providers who respect user privacy.
Common examples include video players for educational content, social sharing buttons, and website analytics platforms. You can usually opt out of third-party cookies through the service provider's website or through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We review this cookie policy regularly and update it when we change how we use tracking technologies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page tells you when we made the most recent changes.
Significant changes will be highlighted on our website for at least 30 days. We might also send an email notification to registered users if we make major modifications to our tracking practices.
We encourage you to check this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your privacy and use cookies to improve your experience on cognitwiseup.com.