Cookies Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Essay Fusion uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on essayfusion.com. It is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By using the Site and giving consent (for example via our cookie banner), you agree to the use of cookies as described here.

If you do not agree with the use of cookies described below, please manage your preferences through the cookie banner on first visit, adjust your browser settings, or follow the opt-out instructions in Section 7.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and SDKs. Cookies may be session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain for a set period).

Why we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly necessary / Essential: Required for the Site to function (authentication, secure areas, cart/session management). Without these cookies, core features may not work.
• Functional: Remember your site choices (language, region, display preferences) and support features like live chat or “remember me.”
• Performance & Analytics: Understand site usage, page performance, conversions and to run A/B tests so we can improve the Site.
• Advertising & Targeting: Deliver and measure ads you see on other sites (retargeting), limit ad frequency, and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Social / Embedded Content: Enable social sharing buttons and embedded content (e.g., videos) which may set cookies.

Types of cookies we use

Below is a representative list of cookie categories we use on the Site and example purposes:

• Necessary (Always active): session identifiers, security tokens, consent management, load-balancer cookies.
• Functional: “remember me”, language, font or layout preferences, user interface personalization.
• Analytics / Performance: Google Analytics and similar tools that collect aggregated, pseudonymized usage data to help us understand traffic and improve navigation.
• Advertising / Targeting: Cookies from advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads, Meta/Facebook Pixel, advertising networks) used for retargeting and measuring ad effectiveness. These are mostly third-party cookies.
• Social Media Cookies: Cookies set when you interact with social plugins (e.g., like/share buttons). These are controlled by the social platforms.

Third-party cookies and services

We use third-party services to provide analytics, advertising, and feature integrations. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you visit our Site. Examples of commonly used providers in our industry include Google (Analytics/Ads), Meta/Facebook (Pixel), Hotjar/Clarity (behavioral analytics), and advertising networks. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, their use is governed by their own policies. We recommend reviewing those third-party cookie and privacy policies for further details.

Consent and lawful basis

• Where required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising). You can change or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or by following the instructions in Section 7.
• For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on legitimate interests or the necessity of the cookie to provide the service.

How to manage or opt out of cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Cookie banner / Preference center: Use the cookie settings in our banner or preference center on first visit (or reopen it via the cookie icon if available) to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Browser controls: You can block, delete, or allow cookies via your browser settings. See your browser support pages: Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Opera. (If you block cookies, some Site features may not function correctly.)
• Third-party opt-outs: Use industry opt-out tools (e.g., Google Ads Settings, network advertising opt-outs) to control interest-based ads.

Important: Removing or disabling cookies will not delete information previously collected by third parties, contact those providers directly or use their opt-out mechanisms.

Children

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect cookies tied to children under applicable age limits without valid parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information for a child without proper consent, contact us immediately. (See Section 11.)

Data retention

We retain cookies and the data they collect for the period necessary to provide services and for legitimate business and legal purposes. Retention periods vary by cookie and provider, for example, analytics cookies commonly retain data for 26 months or less while session cookies last only for the browser session.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our Site or third-party technologies change. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where required, obtain fresh consent. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, your rights, or how to manage cookies, please contact:

Email: support@essayfusion.com

Legal rights & jurisdiction notes

Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights such as access, deletion, portability, and the right to object to certain processing (e.g., under the GDPR or CCPA). Requests related to these rights should be sent to the contact email above; we will respond in accordance with applicable law. For U.S. residents, specific consumer rights under laws like the CCPA may apply, please see our full Privacy Policy for details.