Learn how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and learning programs.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26th June 2026
Website: www.cognaigen.co.uk
Company: Cognaigen Ltd
Cognaigen Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, register interest in our courses, attend webinars, enrol on training programmes, or use our services.
This policy has been prepared with reference to UK GDPR transparency expectations. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office says privacy information should be clear, concise, easy to understand, and explain what personal data is used, why it is used, the lawful basis, retention, rights and complaint routes.
1.Who we are
Cognaigen Ltd is a UK-based IT training and career development provider offering technology courses, webinars, mentoring, certification support and related career services.
For data protection purposes, Cognaigen Ltd is the data controller for the personal information we collect and use through this website and our services.
You can contact us about privacy matters at:
Email: admin@cognaigen.co.uk
Postal address: 128 City Road , London , UK EC1V 2NX
2.What personal information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information you provide directly
This may include:
When you use our website, we may collect limited technical information such as:
If you enrol on a course, we may collect:
3.Why we use your personal information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Purpose | Type of data used | Lawful basis |
To respond to enquiries | Name, email, phone, message | Legitimate interests |
To register you for webinars | Name, email, contact details | Contract steps / legitimate interests |
To enrol you onto courses | Registration details, contact details, payment details | Contract |
To provide training and student support | Student details, progress, attendance, submissions | Contract |
To issue certificates or course completion records | Name, course details, completion status | Contract / legitimate interests |
To process payments | Billing and payment details | Contract / legal obligation |
To send course updates or service messages | Contact details | Contract / legal obligation |
To send marketing, newsletters or promotional offers | Name, email, course interests | Consent or legitimate interests, depending on context |
To improve our website and services | Website usage, feedback, analytics data | Legitimate interests |
To meet legal, tax and accounting duties | Payment and transaction records | Legal obligation |
To protect our business, website and users | Technical data, communication records | Legitimate interests |
The ICO advises organisations to explain the lawful basis relied on for each purpose of processing personal data.
4.Marketing communications
We may contact you with information about Cognaigen courses, webinars, offers, events and career support services where you have requested this, registered interest, or where we have a lawful basis to do so.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at admin@cognaigen.co.uk
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
5.Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website work properly, understand visitor behaviour and improve user experience.
Cookies may be used for:
Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or cookie banner, where available.
6.Who we share your information with
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties where necessary to run our business and deliver our services. This may include:
We only share information where necessary and expect our service providers to handle your data securely.
7.International transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using providers with recognised data protection protections or contractual safeguards.
8.How long we keep your information
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Typical retention periods may include:
Type of information | Typical retention period |
General enquiries | Up to 24 months |
Webinar registration records | Up to 24 months |
Student course records | 6 years |
Certificate issue records | 6 years |
Payment, tax and accounting records | 6 years |
Marketing consent records | Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent |
Website analytics data | As set by the analytics provider or cookie settings |
We may keep some information longer if required by law, for dispute resolution, fraud prevention, safeguarding business records or regulatory compliance.
9.How we protect your information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. These may include:
However, no website or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should also take care when sharing personal information online.
10.Your data protection rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights:
The ICO guidance states that privacy notices should tell people about their information rights, including withdrawal of consent where consent is used, and how to complain if they have concerns.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: admin@cognaigen.co.uk
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
11.Children and young learners
Cognaigen’s services are mainly intended for adult learners, graduates, professionals and career changers. If we offer services to learners under 18, we will take additional care to ensure privacy information is clear, accessible and appropriate.
The ICO advises that privacy information for children should be clear and accessible.
12.Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. You should read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
13.Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.
14.Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
ICO website: ico.org.uk
ICO helpline: 0303 123 1113