Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 24, 2025

1. Introduction

This privacy policy describes how Anima Cognitis ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at animacognitis.eu (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter
ADHD Test Responses: Answers to our questionnaire for assessment purposes
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages
Cookies and Tracking: Technical cookies necessary for website functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service
To process your ADHD test and provide results
To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: For marketing communications and newsletter subscriptions
Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and service improvement
Contract Performance: To provide the services you request
Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
ADHD test responses: 2 years for statistical purposes (anonymized)
Contact inquiries: 3 years for customer service purposes

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@animacognitis.eu

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies necessary for website functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies without your explicit consent. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email if you have subscribed to our newsletter.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Anima Cognitis
Email: contact@animacognitis.eu
Website: https://animacognitis.eu

15. Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country.