Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20/01/2015

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Cognitions for CASC ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (https://www.cognitionsforcasc.co.uk) and participate in our forum. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and GMC registration number (if applicable).

• Forum Activity: Posts, comments, and other interactions within the forum.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your visit (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the site).

• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect additional details, such as the content of your message.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To verify eligibility to join the forum (e.g., GMC registration).

• To provide and manage forum features and user accounts.

• To monitor and moderate forum activity to ensure compliance with our rules.

• To improve our website and forum functionality.

• To respond to inquiries or provide customer support.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We will never sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist us with website hosting, technical support, or other services, subject to confidentiality agreements.

• With Law Enforcement: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Cognitions for CASC, its users, or others.

• With Your Consent: If you explicitly agree to share your information for specific purposes.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and analyse site traffic.

• What Are Cookies? Cookies are small files stored on your device to help the site remember your preferences.

• How We Use Cookies: To remember login details, track forum usage, and gather analytics.

• Managing Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

 

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• Passwords and sensitive data are encrypted during transmission and storage.

• Access to personal data is limited to authorised personnel only

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

• Account information will be stored as long as your account remains active.

• You can request account deletion at any time.

 

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.

• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities.

• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Cognitions for CASC
Email: cognitionsforcasc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cognitionsforcasc.co.uk

By using our website and forum, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.