Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name, email address, order details, uploaded files, and payment information processed securely through our payment partners.

2. How We Use It

Your information is used solely to: fulfil your order, communicate order updates, provide customer support, and improve our service. We do not sell your data to advertisers or third parties.

3. Confidentiality

Every order on EssayDonkey is strictly confidential. Your identity, order details, and uploaded files are never shared with third parties outside of service fulfilment. Our writers sign confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Storage

We use industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Data is stored on secured servers (MongoDB Atlas). Uploaded files are stored on Cloudinary with access controls.

5. Cookies

We use session cookies necessary for account authentication. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings but this may affect site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following processors: MongoDB Atlas (database), Cloudinary (file storage), ZeptoMail (transactional email), Paystack and PayPal (payments). Each has its own privacy policy governing their data handling.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Contact us via the in-platform messaging system or at support@essaydonkey.com to exercise these rights.

8. Retention

Order data is retained for 24 months to support revision requests and quality assurance. You may request earlier deletion by contacting support.

9. Changes

We may update this policy. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified by email.