Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice
This Privacy Policy explains how Cognita Consultancy ("Cognita", "we", "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with UK and international data protection laws. Your privacy and the security of your personal information are very important to us.
1. Data Controller
Cognita Consultancy is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are as follows:
Address: London, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7592 755911
Email: info@cognitaconsultancy.com
2. Purposes of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing and managing education consultancy services
- Processing applications and academic records
- Communicating with you regarding our services, events, or updates
- Fulfilling legal obligations
- Evaluating job applications (for candidates)
- Improving our services and website
3. Categories of Personal Data
We may process the following categories of personal data:
- Name, contact details (phone, email)
- Identification details (passport number, national ID where applicable)
- Education and professional background
- Application and communication records
- Emergency contact and health information (where necessary)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your consent, the necessity to perform a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
5. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared with third parties when required by law, or when necessary to provide our services (e.g., with partner institutions or service providers). All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and in accordance with legal requirements. Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer needed.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about how your data is processed
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights or for any questions regarding your data, please contact us at info@cognitaconsultancy.com.
This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page regularly for updates.
Last Updated: April 2025