Effective date: July 22, 2026
Welcome to Cognition in Class. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may provide personal information when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Send an email
- Leave a comment, if comments are enabled
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters, if those options are offered
This information may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Information you provide voluntarily is used only for the purpose for which it was submitted, such as responding to an inquiry or providing requested information.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Cognition in Class may automatically collect technical and usage information when you visit the site. This may include:
- Your Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Referring website or page
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of access
- General website-usage information
This information may be used to maintain website security, diagnose technical problems, understand how visitors use the site, and improve website content and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that may help the website:
- Provide basic website functionality
- Remember preferences
- Measure website traffic
- Improve performance and usability
- Support security and fraud prevention
You may restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
Analytics and Website Statistics
Cognition in Class may use website analytics or statistics services, such as Jetpack Stats, Google services, or tools provided by the website host. These services may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Approximate geographic region
- Device and browser information
- Referral sources
- Time spent on the website
This information is used to understand website traffic and improve the usefulness of the site’s educational content.
Contact Forms and Email
When you contact Cognition in Class through a contact form or email, the information you provide is used to review and respond to your message.
Contact information is not sold, rented, or shared for unrelated commercial marketing. Messages may be retained for recordkeeping, security, or follow-up purposes.
Comments
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, the website may collect the information entered into the comment form, along with your Internet Protocol address and browser information. This information may be used for spam detection, moderation, and website security.
Comments and associated display names may be visible publicly. Do not include information in a public comment that you do not want others to see.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, audio players, documents, maps, or social-media content.
Embedded content from another website behaves in much the same way as if you visited that website directly. The third-party provider may collect information about you, use cookies, employ additional tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded material.
Third-party services that may appear on this website could include:
- YouTube
- Google services
- Podcast and audio platforms
- Social-media platforms
- Document-hosting or file-viewing services
The privacy practices of those services are governed by their own privacy policies.
External Links
Cognition in Class may link to external websites, educational resources, publications, or third-party services. This Privacy Policy applies only to Cognition in Class.
The website owner is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those sites separately.
Website Hosting, Security, and Technical Services
Cognition in Class uses third-party providers to host, secure, maintain, and operate the website. These providers may process limited technical information as necessary to deliver their services.
These services may include:
- Bluehost or related hosting providers
- WordPress
- Jetpack
- Wordfence Security
- Content-delivery, caching, or security services
These providers maintain their own privacy policies and data-handling practices.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect the website and information submitted through it. These measures may include secure connections, security monitoring, access controls, backups, malware scanning, and software updates.
However, no method of online transmission, website hosting, or electronic storage is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, preventing abuse, and protecting website security.
Automatically collected technical information may be retained according to the practices of the website’s hosting, analytics, and security providers.
Sharing of Information
Personal information is not sold or rented. Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary:
- To operate, host, maintain, or secure the website
- To respond to a request you have made
- To investigate misuse, fraud, or security threats
- To comply with a legal requirement or valid governmental request
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the website owner or others
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning personal information you have submitted, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information, where applicable
- Withdraw consent, where processing depends on consent
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
These rights may be limited by legal, security, recordkeeping, or technical requirements.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is not a universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, this website may not respond to every Do Not Track request.
You may still manage cookies and tracking technologies through your browser and device settings.
Children’s Privacy
Cognition in Class is intended primarily for educators, college students, and adult members of the public. It is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please use the contact information below to request its removal.
Educational Purpose
Cognition in Class provides educational resources related to psychology, teaching, learning, and the communication of psychological science.
Information presented on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as psychological treatment, medical advice, legal advice, or another form of individualized professional advice.
Advertising, Sponsorships, and Affiliate Links
The website may occasionally include advertising, sponsored material, or affiliate links. When appropriate, such relationships will be identified.
Third-party advertising or affiliate providers may use cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, applicable services, or privacy practices.
Any revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the website’s contact page or by email:
Alexander Swan
Cognition in Class
Email:
alexbswan@gmail.com