Cognizant Website Terms and Conditions

Website Privacy Notice—December 31, 2023

At Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation and its affiliates ("Cognizant," "we," or "us"), we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we handle your personal information when you visit this website (cognizant.com), our country-specific sites, or any other sites covered by this Privacy Notice (collectively, the "Sites"). As a global entity, Cognizant operates through various legal entities in different jurisdictions, each responsible for the personal information it collects. This data may also be processed on behalf of Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation and its affiliates. The primary data controller for personal information collected from visitors to the Sites is Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation, located at 211 Quality Circle, College Station, Texas, USA, or the relevant affiliate specified on the Site referencing this Privacy Notice.

This Privacy Notice may be updated with additional notices for specific situations. Please review these supplemental notices in conjunction with this Privacy Notice.

Details of Our Privacy Notice

Collection of Personal Information

While registration is not required to use the Sites, if you voluntarily register or submit personal information on our Sites to receive information (such as white papers, investor kits, or event invitations) or to participate in our conferences or web sessions, or if you contact us via forms or contact details provided on the Sites, you may provide us with personal details. This includes identity and contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email), professional details (e.g., job title, employer, department, expertise), emergency contact information (for event registrations), LinkedIn account details, marketing preferences, and any other personal data you choose to share.

The Sites also automatically gather certain technical information about your device. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity on the Sites. Cookies are small data files sent to your browser and stored on your device. The data collected includes your IP address, location, device identification, and actions on our Sites, as well as information from other sites you visit. For details on our use of cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Notice.

We also collect data you provide to us through third-party services or publicly available sources.

The information collected is primarily used for providing services to you, such as ensuring the proper functioning of the Sites and analyzing trends, improving our Sites, and enhancing your experience.

If you provide personal information about third parties (e.g., administrative assistants or emergency contacts), you must: (a) inform them before sharing their data with us, (b) explain that their information will be processed according to this Privacy Notice, and (c) obtain their consent where required.

Reasons for Collecting Your Personal Information

Where permitted by law, we collect and use your personal information for several key purposes:

• Provide Requested Services: To deliver the products, services, and information you have requested, such as copies of white papers, investor kits, and order processing where applicable.
• Manage Relationships: To handle our interactions with you, including responding to inquiries, comments, or questions, and offering customer support.
• Facilitate Participation: To enable your involvement in events we organize or promote, either directly or through our partners.
• Communicate Updates: To notify you of important changes, such as updates to this Privacy Notice, modifications to our Sites, or service enhancements.
• Perform Analytics and Research: To conduct market research and internal reporting, which helps us plan, develop, and improve our Sites, products, services, and marketing efforts. This includes using your IP address to diagnose server issues, administer the Sites, and gather demographic data.
• Promote Our Offerings: To inform you about new products, services, and events that might interest you through promotional communications like emails, SMS, phone calls, or mail. You can opt out of these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided.
• Personalize Interactions: To create a profile for you, allowing us to tailor our communications and marketing based on your activities on the Sites or your geographical location.
• Ensure Security and Compliance: To prevent and detect unlawful activities and protect our legal rights, such as defending against legal claims.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information outside the Cognizant group. However, we may disclose it in the following situations:

• Within the Cognizant Group: Your information may be shared with other Cognizant entities for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with Site operations, marketing, and other functions. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use your information solely for their assigned tasks.
• Legal Requirements: Disclosure may be necessary to comply with legal obligations or directives from judicial, public, or government authorities, or for national security and public interest purposes.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners involved in providing products and services to you, such as for software and related services.
• Business Transactions: In the event of a sale, asset transfer, or merger, your personal information may be transferred to third parties involved in the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may also share your information with other parties if you explicitly consent to such disclosure.

International Transfers

Given Cognizant’s global operations, your personal information may be shared, disclosed, and transferred across different countries. These transfers are necessary for legitimate business purposes and may involve entities located outside your country of residence. While data protection levels vary internationally, we will take reasonable measures as outlined in this Privacy Notice to safeguard your information.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice and to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Protection of Personal Information

We implement robust security measures to protect against unauthorized processing, loss, or damage of your personal information. Data collected through our Sites is stored securely with our Internet Service Provider (ISP), who performs regular backups.

Updates to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page.

About GDPR Annex

Overview

This GDPR Annex provides additional details specifically for compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act, and the UK Data Protection Act. It supplements the main Privacy Notice and takes precedence in case of any discrepancies between it and the main Privacy Notice.

Updates

We will inform you of significant changes or additions to the Privacy Notice and will send you updated versions via the email address you have provided or through other appropriate methods.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about your personal information or to file a complaint, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. This includes inquiries related to:

• The GDPR Annex itself
• The processing of personal information related to our services, including that of clients, their employees, and customers.

About CCPA Annex

Overview

The CCPA Annex supplements the main Privacy Notice and applies specifically to consumers in California, USA, who use our Sites. In the event of any inconsistencies between this notice and the CCPA Annex, the CCPA Annex will prevail.

Details

This section outlines additional information about the personal data we collect from California residents and their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Terms defined in the CCPA retain their definitions in this notice.

Supplemental Notices

• Cognizant Privacy Notice: Applies to the handling of personal information related to clients, vendors, business partners, visitors, marketing contacts, and other external individuals, primarily in offline contexts.
• Candidate Privacy Notice: Pertains to the collection and use of personal information for individuals applying for employment with us.
• Brazil LGPD Annex: The Brazil LGPD Annex Privacy Notice (in Portuguese) addresses the personal data of Brazilian residents and the rights provided under the LGPD.