Our very simple
Privacy Policy
In a nutshell: The only data we collect is what you provide us if you sign up for our email newsletter. We don't sell that data.
Effective date: January 1, 2026
Website: braincog.com
Company / Publisher: Braincog, Inc. (“Braincog,” “we,” “us”)
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It covers:
- the Braincog website (braincog.com), and
- the Elementa mobile game distributed through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Quick Summary
- Braincog website: We collect limited information you choose to provide (newsletter sign-up and contact form) and basic analytics logs (IP address and timestamp).
- Elementa: We do not collect user data, we run no paid ads, and in-app “tips” are processed by Apple/Google—not by us.
1) Who we are and how to contact us
If you have questions or requests about this policy or your information, contact us at Email: info@braincog.com
2) Information we collect
A. Information you give us (Braincog website)
Newsletter sign-up
- What we collect: name and email address
- Why: to send the newsletter you requested
Contact form
- What we collect: name, email address, and the message you send
- Why: to respond to your inquiry and provide support or information
B. Information collected automatically (Braincog website analytics)
When you visit braincog.com, our analytics/traffic logging may capture:
- IP address
- Timestamp of access (date/time)
- Standard technical details that your browser sends, such as your browser version and referring page
Why: to understand basic website traffic (for example, number of visits over time, rough geographic distribution, and uptime/usage monitoring).
C. Information we do not collect (Elementa)
Elementa does not collect personal data from players.
- No account creation
- No telemetry/analytics collection by Braincog
- No advertising identifiers collected by Braincog
- No paid ads
D. In-app purchases (“tips”) in Elementa
Elementa includes an optional in-app purchase feature that allows players to leave a “tip.”
- Payment processing: handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store)
- What we receive: we may receive store reports such as aggregated sales totals or non-identifying transaction records needed for accounting, but we do not receive your payment card details and do not have access to your full payment information.
Apple and Google handle payment information under their own privacy policies and terms.
3) How we use information
We use the information described above to:
- Send newsletters you sign up for
- Respond to messages you send through the contact form
- Operate, maintain, and improve the braincog.com website (including basic traffic measurement and security monitoring)
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents
We do not sell your personal information.
4) Legal bases
Depending on where you live, we rely on one or more of these common reasons to process information:
- You asked us to (e.g., you signed up for a newsletter or sent a message)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., running and securing our website and understanding basic traffic)
- Legal obligations (e.g., if we must keep certain records)
5) How we share information
We share information only as needed to run our website and services, including with:
Service providers (vendors that help us operate)
- Newsletter/email delivery provider (to send newsletters)
- Website hosting, email, and IT service providers
- Analytics/logging provider (to understand traffic)
These providers are allowed to use the information only to perform services for us.
Legal or safety reasons
We may share information if we believe it’s reasonably necessary to:
- comply with law or valid legal process protect
- rights, safety, and security of Braincog, our users, or others prevent
- fraud or abuse
6) Cookies and similar technologies (website)
braincog.com may use cookies or similar technologies as part of analytics or core website operation.
- Som cookies are necessary for the site to work.
- Some may be used for measuring traffic and performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the site may work differently.
7) Your choices and rights
Newsletter
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the newsletter email (if included) or by contacting us at info@braincog.com.
Contact form
- If you want us to delete a message you sent, contact us and we will consider your request (subject to legal or operational needs).
Access, correction, deletion
- Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. You can request this by emailing info@braincog.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
8) Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above.
9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or
storage is 100% secure, but we work to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
10) International transfers
If you access braincog.com from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be processed
in other countries. We use reputable providers and take reasonable steps to protect information across locations.
11) Children’s privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us,
contact info@braincog.com and we will take steps to delete it.
12) Third-party links and app stores
Our website or applications may link to third-party sites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
For in-app purchases and app distribution, Apple and Google process information under their own policies.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Effective date” above and post the
updated version on braincog.com.
Elementa-Specific Addendum (Mobile Game)
This section applies specifically to Elementa.
- No data collection by Braincog: Elementa does not collect personal information or analytics/telemetry data from players.
- No paid ads: Elementa does not include paid advertising and does not use ad networks that collect player data.
- In-app “tips” handled by the store: If you choose to leave a tip, payment is processed by Apple or Google, and Braincog does not receive your payment card details or billing information.
- Support contact: If you contact us for support outside the app (for example via email or the braincog.com contact form), we will handle that information as described in this Privacy Policy.
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