Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI essay writing services
• AI Model Training: To train and improve our AI models (with anonymized and aggregated data)
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant suggestions
• Communication: To send service updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve service performance
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent, where required)

3. AI and Content Processing

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, AI providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of EssayFlash, users, or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

5. Data Storage and Security

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restrict: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@essayflash.com or through your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our services
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into usage patterns and performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services, including:

• AI providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics services
• Cloud hosting providers
• Communication tools

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Users between 13 and 18 should have parental or guardian consent to use our services.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@essayflash.com with "California Privacy Rights" in the subject line.

12. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Our legal basis for processing your data includes consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at support@essayflash.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our platform with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of our services after such notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.