Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Welcome to Essayfi.com's Privacy Policy. Before you consent to the processing of your personal data or provide us with any information through our website, we ask that you carefully review this policy to fully understand the terms of our collaboration. This Privacy Policy governs your use of our Services as defined in our Terms and Conditions.
This document explains when, why, and how we process personal data about individuals who use our Website, the purposes of this processing, circumstances under which we may disclose data to third parties, your rights regarding your personal information, and the measures we take to ensure its security.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Cookies Policy and Terms & Conditions.
To ensure clarity throughout this document, we define the following terms:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Personal Data | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person that alone or in combination with other data allows identification of that individual. |
| Processing | Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, alignment, combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction. |
| Data Subject | The identified or identifiable natural person to whom personal data relates (you as a user of our Services). |
| Consent | Any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your wishes through a statement or clear affirmative action signifying agreement to personal data processing. |
| Website | Refers to Essayfi.com and any associated digital platforms owned and operated by Essayfi Inc. |
Additional terms such as Customer, Writer, Company, etc., are defined in our Terms and Conditions.
When you access our Website, we automatically collect log information and utilize cookies to track your activity. You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
For registered users, we collect and process cookie identifiers along with data you voluntarily provide during registration and account configuration.
We collect and process personal data submitted during registration and subsequent account customization. Required registration information includes:
Please note that we are not responsible for any consequences resulting from your voluntary sharing of personal information with Writers through our platform.
We process all information provided when placing orders, including:
| Data Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Assignment Details | Subject, topic, academic level, formatting style, word count, deadline |
| Instructions | Files, rubrics, specific requirements, reference materials |
| Communication | Messages exchanged with Writers through our platform |
We process information you voluntarily provide through:
We retain this information as necessary to resolve disputes, provide support, and troubleshoot issues as permitted by law.
When you use our Services, we automatically collect:
| Data Type | Purpose | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | Security, fraud prevention, regional customization | Automated collection |
| Device Information | Optimization for different devices | Browser/user agent analysis |
| Usage Patterns | Service improvement, feature development | Cookies and analytics |
| Location Data | Compliance with regional regulations | IP geolocation |
For payment processing, we utilize PCI-compliant third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details, only:
This limited retention is necessary for financial reporting, fraud prevention, and customer service purposes.
We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Service Provision | Contractual necessity | Account, Order, Payment data |
| Customer Support | Legitimate interest | Account, Communication data |
| Quality Assurance | Legitimate interest | Order, Communication data |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | Legal obligation | Technical, Payment data |
| Service Improvement | Legitimate interest | Usage, Technical data |
| Marketing Communications | Consent (where required) | Contact, Usage data |
| Legal Compliance | Legal obligation | All categories as needed |
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
We engage carefully vetted third parties to perform functions including:
All service providers operate under strict contractual data protection obligations.
Necessary order details are shared with Writers to facilitate service delivery. Writers are contractually bound to:
We may disclose information when required by law, including to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, customer information may be transferred as a business asset, subject to confidentiality agreements.
As a global service, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We implement appropriate safeguards including:
By using our Services, you consent to these international transfers.
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
| Security Area | Measures Implemented |
|---|---|
| Encryption | TLS 1.2+ for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest |
| Access Control | Role-based access, multi-factor authentication |
| Network Security | Firewalls, intrusion detection, DDoS protection |
| Physical Security | Data center security, biometric access controls |
| Staff Training | Regular data protection training for all employees |
Despite these measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your account credentials.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | 5 years after last activity | Customer service, legal compliance |
| Order Details | 7 years from completion | Academic integrity, dispute resolution |
| Payment Records | 10 years | Tax and accounting requirements |
| Communication Data | 3 years from last contact | Quality assurance, dispute resolution |
| Technical Logs | 1 year | Security monitoring |
Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
You may update or correct inaccurate personal data through your account settings or by contacting us.
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
You may request temporary restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Where processing is consent-based, you may withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may require identity verification before processing requests.
Our Services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through prominent notices on our Website or direct communication.
The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when revisions were last made. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 13, 2026.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, California residents have additional rights:
To exercise these rights, California residents may contact us through the methods above.
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, and inferences. We disclose these categories to service providers for business purposes.
We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA. We may share information for targeted advertising purposes, which you may opt-out of through our Cookie Preferences tool.
Virginia consumers have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising, sales, and profiling.
Colorado consumers have similar rights to Virginia residents, with additional provisions regarding universal opt-out mechanisms.
Connecticut's data privacy law provides rights comparable to Virginia and Colorado, with specific provisions regarding appeals of denied requests.
Utah's privacy law provides rights to access and delete personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and sales.
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