Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

With your consent, we use analytics tools to collect anonymous usage data that helps us improve our website. Our analytics are configured with privacy in mind - your IP address is anonymized and we do not collect or store personally identifiable information.

2. Our Consent Management System

We value your privacy and implement a comprehensive consent management system that gives you full control over what data is collected during your visit. When you first access our site, you'll be presented with a consent banner with clear options to either accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Your choices:

• Accept All: Allows analytics cookies that help us improve the website
• Reject All: Only essential cookies for site functionality will be used
• Manage Preferences: Access detailed cookie information and manage your preferences

Your consent preferences are stored locally and remembered across visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer of our website.

3. Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content. These are only set with your explicit consent.

Google Analytics uses the following cookies when consent is granted:

• _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
• _ga_[measurement ID]: Used to maintain session state. Expires after 2 years.

No cookies from third-party advertisers or social media platforms are used on our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

The anonymous data we collect is used exclusively to:

• Monitor and analyze website performance
• Improve our educational content and user experience
• Ensure that the website operates efficiently
• Understand content preferences to enhance future materials

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your data to external parties. Analytics data is processed according to Google's Data Processing Terms and Google's Privacy Policy. We retain analytics data for a maximum period of 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

5. Data Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect the limited data collected through our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. External Links

Our website may include links to external sites for your convenience. Please note that we do not control the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

7. Children's Privacy

Cognitive Bias Lab is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If it comes to our attention that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under regulations like the GDPR or CCPA. These may include:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of any personal data we may hold
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise these rights by:

• Managing your cookie preferences through our consent banner or footer link
• Using browser controls to clear cookies and local storage
• Contacting us directly with specific requests

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@cognitivebiaslab.com.