privacy policy

cognoscene · last updated: 10 sep 2026 · singapore (pre-incorporation)

this policy describes how we handle personal data for the waitlist site and, where noted, the cognoscene chrome extension beta. it is written for transparency during pre-launch. it is not a substitute for legal advice. we may update this page as the product ships.

1. who we are

cognoscene (“cognoscene”, “we”, “us”) is the project name under which we operate the cognoscene browser extension from singapore. we are not a registered legal entity at the time of this page; the operators of cognoscene act as the data controller for personal data described here. if we later incorporate or register a legal entity, we will update this policy and notify users where required.

privacy contact: cognoscene@gmail.com

2. scope

this policy covers:

the waitlist website (including form submissions);
beta communications (email);
the cognoscene chrome extension when you install it (see section 5).

3. waitlist data we collect

when you join the waitlist, we may collect:

email address (required);
post-signup direction survey responses: country, how you found us, platforms you want cognoscene to support, your annual willingness-to-pay range, and any referral details you type;
limited acquisition data: campaign parameters and the referring website hostname, where available;
website usage and performance data collected by cloudflare web analytics, including page views, referring page, page-load timing, and core web vitals. we do not send waitlist form values, survey responses, email addresses, or custom behavioural events to this service;
technical request data processed by cloudflare and turnstile for hosting and abuse prevention. we do not store raw ip addresses in our waitlist database.

why: to manage founding beta batches, contact you about install access, prevent automated abuse, provide support, and use survey responses for waitlist and product-direction research. survey answers do not determine founding-offer eligibility; eligibility is based on the server-recorded signup order.

legal basis: your consent when you submit the form, and our legitimate interest in running a controlled beta.

4. waitlist processors

cloudflare workers and d1 — host the waitlist, process submissions, and store waitlist records. see cloudflare privacy policy.
cloudflare turnstile — checks submissions for automated abuse before a waitlist record is created.
cloudflare web analytics — measures page views, referrers, and website performance using a lightweight browser beacon. cloudflare describes this service as privacy-first: it does not use cookies, local storage, cross-site tracking, or custom event tracking.

we do not sell your waitlist data.

5. extension data (after you install)

if you install the beta extension, additional data may be processed on your device and, if you sign in and enable sync, on our backend:

google account email — for account identity, waitlist / founding entitlement matching, and optional cloud sync;
tracked website list — domains you add for checkout friction;
hold, drop, and growth events — timestamps and summaries of paused checkouts and rationalised purchases (not full payment card data);
friction and settings preferences — e.g. hold duration settings, toggles you choose;
browsing interaction on tracked sites only — our content script runs on domains you list to detect checkout actions and apply friction. we do not claim to read your whole browsing history. optional features (e.g. top sites suggestions) are off unless you opt in;

backend sync (when enabled) may use supabase. data may be stored on servers outside singapore. we use service providers that apply appropriate safeguards.

we do not use cognoscene to diagnose, treat, or monitor mental health conditions, and we do not design the product as clinical or compulsive-shopping treatment.

6. retention

waitlist records: until you withdraw consent or we no longer need them for beta operations, then deleted or anonymised within a reasonable period;
website analytics: cloudflare web analytics reporting is available to us for up to six months;
extension / account data: while your account is active and as needed for support, billing, and legal compliance;

7. your rights (singapore pdpa)

subject to applicable law, you may request to:

access personal data we hold about you;
correct inaccurate data;
withdraw consent (e.g. waitlist marketing — we will stop future contact);
ask how your data has been used or disclosed.

email cognoscene@gmail.com with the subject “privacy request”. we may need to verify your identity. we will respond within a reasonable time.

8. security

we use reputable hosting providers and limit access to personal data. no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. children

cognoscene is intended for users aged 18 and above. we do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. contact us if you believe a child has submitted data.

10. changes

we may update this policy. the “last updated” date will change. material changes may be noted on the waitlist site or by email where appropriate.