Privacy Policy

Cogniplex (Pty) Ltd | Registration No: 2016/390508/07

Introduction

This privacy statement forms part of Cogniplex's Terms and Conditions. The use of this website is governed by the terms and conditions stipulated below. By visiting or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, including this privacy statement.

This Privacy Policy explains how Cogniplex (Pty) Ltd ("we", "us", "our") handles information collected through our website and business operations. Cogniplex is primarily a B2B service provider specialising in corporate and/or public sector financial and operational analysis, and we mainly process organisational information rather than personal information.

1. Information We Collect

From time to time we may collect limited personal information from persons who visit this website, primarily:

• Business contact details (name, business email, business phone number)
• Professional role and organisation details
• Website usage data for security and optimisation

By providing your personal information to Cogniplex, you acknowledge that it has been collected directly from you and consent to its processing by Cogniplex.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information provided by website visitors to:

• Respond to business inquiries
• Maintain client relationships
• Ensure website security and performance
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide our professional services

Business Communications

By providing your business contact details to us, you acknowledge that:

• We may store and process this information for business purposes
• We may send you business-related communications
• If you receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out at any time via the unsubscribe mechanism in the email or by contacting us

3. Corporate and Government Information

The majority of information we process relates to:

• Corporate financial data
• Operational information
• Government department data
• Organizational analytics

Where such information contains personal details, we will comply with client policies where such policies have been communicated. Additionally, we may take steps such as employing anonymisation techniques to further protect individual privacy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect all information in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements.

5. Information Sharing

We do not share personal information except:

• With explicit consent
• Where required by law
• With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

6. Website Usage

Our website:

• May use basic cookies for functionality
• Collects standard technical data for security

7. Your Rights

While we process minimal personal information, you have the right to:

• Access your business contact information
• Request corrections
• Object to processing
• Lodge complaints

8. International Data

• We primarily operate within South Africa
• Any international transfers comply with relevant laws
• Corporate data handling follows client agreements

9. Links to Other Websites

Cogniplex has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices and/or compliance of any 3rd party websites to which hyperlinks may have been provided, or those which link with this website. Cogniplex strongly recommends reviewing the privacy policy of any website you visit before using it further.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated to active clients.

Last updated: 17 Jan 2025