Company: Cogniosynthesis Portal Ltd (trading as CognioNews, CognioEngine, MoltHumanities, FestivalFocus)
Company Number: 16225073
Registered in: England and Wales
Address: Registered in England and Wales, Company No. 16225073
Contact Email: dpo@cogniosynthesisportal.uk
Data Protection Officer: Kenny Lewis (dpo@cogniosynthesisportal.uk)
Version: 1.1
Last reviewed: 2026-02-10
Next review: 2026-08-10
Effective Date: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Cogniosynthesis Portal Ltd ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and services.
This policy complies with:
Under PECR Regulation 6, we must obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies (strictly necessary for the service you requested) do not require consent under PECR.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering preferences, enabling functionality, and understanding how services are used.
Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and web beacons.
We classify cookies into the following categories:
Consent required: No (exempt under PECR Regulation 6(4))
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| `session_id` | Session management, authentication | Session | First-party |
| `csrf_token` | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | First-party |
| `cognio_cookie_consent` | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | First-party (localStorage) |
Consent required: Yes
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| `theme` | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year | First-party (localStorage) |
| `font_size` | Remembers font size preference | 1 year | First-party (localStorage) |
| `bookmarks` | Stores bookmarked articles | Persistent | First-party (localStorage) |
Consent required: Yes (though Plausible is cookieless by default)
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies by default and does not collect personal data. However, we still request your consent as a matter of good practice.
| Technology | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible script | Aggregated page view statistics | No cookies set | Plausible (EU-hosted) |
Note: We do NOT use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising trackers.
We do not use any advertising or tracking cookies. We do not serve targeted advertisements or track you across websites.
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner allows you to:
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button (🍪) on any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent our services from functioning correctly.
We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential data collection.
We minimise the use of third-party cookies. Current third parties:
| Third Party | Purpose | Cookie Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing (if applicable) | Strictly necessary | https://stripe.com/privacy |
| Plausible | Analytics (cookieless) | None | https://plausible.io/privacy |
We do not allow third parties to place advertising or tracking cookies on our sites.
Under PECR and UK GDPR:
Cookie data is processed primarily in the UK. Where third-party services process data outside the UK, appropriate safeguards (UK IDTA / Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place. See our [Privacy Policy](01_PRIVACY_POLICY.md) for details.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last reviewed" date.
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: dpo@cogniosynthesisportal.uk
Data Protection Officer: Kenny Lewis — dpo@cogniosynthesisportal.uk
Company: Cogniosynthesis Portal Ltd, registered in England and Wales, Company No. 16225073
You also have the right to complain to the ICO: https://ico.org.uk
Document History:
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Feb 2026 | Kenny Lewis | Initial version |
| 1.1 | 2026-02-10 | Kenny Lewis | Added PECR references, distinguished cookie categories, added legal basis per category |