Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 03, 2025

1Standout-Essay Com ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your ("Customer," "Client," "User") privacy. This Privacy Policy clarifies the methods we use to collect, process, and protect your data while you use our website or services.

By accessing and interacting with our website, you consent to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree with it, please refrain from using our website.

Information We Collect

We gather various types of information to offer our services, enhance your experience, and stay connected with you.

Personal Data

When you interact with our website, we may request personally identifiable data, including:

• Full name (first and last)
• Phone number
• Email address
• Mailing address

Non-Personal Data

Additionally, we collect non-identifiable information, such as:

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Device information (e.g., operating system, service provider, etc.)
• Browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, session duration, etc.)
• Diagnostic information and device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can turn off cookies or set your browser to warn you when they are used. Bear in mind that disabling cookies may limit your access to certain site features.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies for the smooth operation of our website
• Security Cookies to protect your data
• Preference Cookies to remember your settings
• Advertising Cookies to personalize ads

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing services: to ensure the quality of our services and make any necessary enhancements.
• Customer support and communication: to respond to your questions, assist you, and keep you informed.
• Website usage analysis and optimization: to understand how our website is used and upgrade its functionality.
• Technical issue management and security improvement: to identify and prevent fraudulent activities and address any technical problems.
• Marketing communication: to inform you about relevant offers, updates, and promotions related to our service, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications.

Data Retention and Deletion

We are committed to maintaining your privacy and guaranteeing that your personal details are handled responsibly. Below, we outline how long we retain your data and the process for requesting its deletion.

Data Retention Period

We will keep your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Additionally, usage data, such as website usage analytics, may be stored for internal purposes typically for short duration.

However, there are specific situations where we may have to retain your personal and usage data for longer periods. These situations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Legal obligations. Applicable laws and regulations may require longer retention periods.
• Contractual and policy demands. We may store your information to enforce agreements, policies, or address any disputes.
• Business needs. Data may be kept for legitimate business interests, such as maintaining operational records.
• Security enhancements. The necessity to improve the protection of our website and user data may require longer information retention.
• Functionality improvements. We may retain your data longer if it helps us refine and optimize your experience with our services.

Typically, your data will not be stored for more than 12 months after your last interaction with our site unless extended retention is required by law or for the above reasons.

Data Deletion Process

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information from our records. If you choose to exercise this right, please note that certain exceptions may apply:

• Legal compliance. We may be required to retain some data for legal or regulatory reasons.
• Business necessities. Data may be retained for legitimate purposes, such as resolving disputes or fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Agreement enforcement. Some data may need to be kept to enforce terms and policies.

You can ask to delete your data through the "Contact Us" page on our website. Please be prepared to confirm your identity to verify that your request is legitimate and to protect the security of your personal information.

Once we verify your deletion request, we will quickly remove your details from our systems and notify you via email or other methods.

Data Sharing

Legal Obligations and Disclosure to Authorities

The Company may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to requests from public authorities, such as courts or government agencies. The circumstances in which we may share your information include:

• Legal requirements. Disclosing your data may be necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Protection of our rights. We may share your data to defend and protect our legal rights and assets.
• Investigating violations. To address potential violations of our terms or policies, we may need to examine and disclose your data.
• Safety and security. Safeguarding the well-being of our users and the public may require us to share your data.
• Legal defense. We may disclose your data to defend ourselves against legal claims or disputes.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

To upgrade our service offerings, our Company may work with third-party providers. These partners may need access to certain non-personal information. Below, you can find some of the types of third parties with whom we may share data:

• Analytics providers. We cooperate with third-party analytics services to better comprehend how visitors use our website and improve its performance. These services typically collect non-personal data about your interactions with our site.
• Advertising networks. We may share non-personal data with advertising partners who display targeted ads based on your browsing behavior across the web. These companies collect data to deliver relevant ads tailored to your interests.
• Google Analytics. As part of our analytics efforts, we use Google Analytics to monitor site usage. This service may share information with other Google services for advertising purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing their opt-out browser add-on. For further details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense DoubleClick. Google’s DoubleClick cookie helps us display personalized ads on our website. You can disable it by adjusting your settings in Google Ads. For more information, visit the Google Ads Settings page.

Sensitive Data

We do not share sensitive personal information (e.g., financial data, health information) with third parties unless required by law. Any data we do disclose is processed securely and in full accordance with this Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfer

Since our Company operates globally, your personal data may be transferred to and kept on servers outside your home country, where data protection laws may differ. If you are accessing our services from outside the USA, please be aware that your data will be moved to the USA for processing. By using our site, you consent to this transfer. Rest assured that we take all necessary precautions to secure your data during the transfer.

Your Privacy Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data is processed according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read below how we handle your data and what rights you have under GDPR.

Why We Collect Your Data

We may collect and use your personal data for the following reasons:

• To fulfill our agreement with you, such as processing your orders or providing our services.
• When we have obtained your explicit permission to process your data for a specific purpose
• For purposes that align with our legitimate business interests, provided these do not outweigh your data protection rights
• To securely handle payments for services provided
• To adhere to legal regulations, such as responding to lawful requests or obligations

Your Data Protection Rights

A Customer in the EEA has the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right to Access. You can request to see the personal data we store about you. You may also modify or delete your data directly via your account settings. If you cannot do this, please contact us, and we will assist you.
• Right to Rectification. If the information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct or update it.
• Right to Object. You have the right to oppose the way we are using your personal data.
• Right to Restriction. In certain cases, you can ask us to limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability. You have right to receive your personal data in a widely used, structured, and machine-readable format. This allows you to transfer it to another service provider if needed.
• Right to Withdraw Consent. If we require your consent to process your personal details, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To apply any of the rights referenced above, please contact us directly. Keep in mind that we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Complaints

If you believe we are not handling your personal data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). We encourage you to reach out to us first to resolve any concerns, but you may also contact the DPA for further action.

Third-Party Links

You may find links to external sites on our website. Please note that we are not responsible for these sites' content, privacy policies, or practices. We advise you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is created solely for Clients who are 18 years or older. We do not intentionally collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared data with us, contact us at once so we can remove it.

United States Privacy Policy

This U.S. Regional Privacy Policy supplements our general Privacy Policy and applies to residents of specific states. It explains how we collect, use, and share personal data, along with the privacy rights available to you based on your location.

This policy is relevant to Users in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, aligning with the privacy regulations unique to these states, collectively referred to as "State Privacy Laws."

Customers who live in California or Colorado are recommended to review the following:

• California Consumer Privacy Notice
• Colorado Privacy Notice

Note that certain rights may only apply to users from specific states. If this applies to you, we may request proof of residency to process your privacy requests.

Reasons We Collect Your Information

1. Providing and personalizing our Services
2. Managing user accounts and providing support
3. Advertising and marketing
4. Processing orders and payments
5. Keeping the safety and integrity of our Services
6. Analyzing performance

Your Privacy Rights

U.S. state privacy laws grant you various rights regarding your personal information. While these rights may have some exceptions, they typically include:

• Right to know. You can request details about the personal data we have gathered over the past year, including what was collected, the source, why it was gathered, who it was shared with, and details of any disclosures or sales.
• Right to delete. You can ask to delete your personal data.
• Right to access. You can request a copy of the data we have on file.
• Right to correct. You may request amendments to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to opt-out of targeted advertising. You can decline the use of your data for targeted or interest-based ads.
• Right to opt-out of "sales" of personal data. In some states, you can prohibit the "sale" of your personal data.

Some states also allow you to opt out of automated decision-making processes that may affect your legal, employment, or financial standing. However, our Company does not utilize such profiling for these purposes except to prevent fraud.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You have the possibility to control your personal information, including viewing, updating, or deleting it. For this purpose, access your account settings or reach out to us through our Contact Us page. Remember that limiting or deleting certain data may impact your experience with our Services.

Although we do not sell your personal data, we work with third-party services that display interest-based advertisements. Under some State Privacy Laws, this may be classified as “sharing” your information. To prevent this, you can modify your privacy settings. In addition, California residents can use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in supported browsers for a more thorough opt-out experience.

Age Restrictions

Our Services are meant only for Customers 18 years old or older. We do not purposely gather or reveal personal information from Users under 16 years old.

Identity Verification and Authorized Agents

To fulfill requests related to accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data, we may need to verify your identity. This could involve providing a government-issued ID.

You also have the option to appoint an authorized agent to file requests on your behalf. However, your and the agent's identity may need to be verified before we can proceed.

Accessibility, Appeals, and Non-Discrimination

If you need the information in a different format or further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Should you disagree with the way we handle your privacy request, you can appeal the decision through our "Contact Us" page.

We want to assure you that our Company:

• Does not discriminate against users who choose to exercise their privacy rights.
• Will not alter or diminish the standards of our services based on your privacy preferences.

California Consumer Privacy Notice

This California Consumer Privacy Notice supplements our Privacy Policy and U.S. Privacy Policy. It specifically outlines how we collect and handle personal information from California residents. This notice is in full compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), collectively referred to as the "CCPA."

Categories of Personal Information We May Have Collected

Over the past 12 months (prior to the most recent update to this policy), we may have gathered the following types of personal data:

• Identifiers. They include your name, email address, unique identifiers, and, if necessary, government-issued ID numbers to help prevent fraud.
• Contact and billing details. This covers your phone number, billing address, and payment information.
• Purchase and interaction data. We collect information about your order history, any special requests associated with orders, and your interactions with our website and services.
• Digital activity. This includes data from your device, such as operating system, browser type, device model, and cookie-related information.
• Location data. We may collect approximate location data based on GPS, Wi-Fi, or other location-tracking technologies.

How We Collect Your Personal Data

We gather the types of information listed above from a range of sources, as detailed in our Privacy Policy under the sections titled "Information We Collect" and "How We Use Your Data."

These sources include:

• Direct interactions with you (e.g., when you fill out forms or make purchases).
• Your devices (e.g., browsing activity, cookies).
• Third-party partners like service providers, vendors, and marketing affiliates.
• Social media platforms where you may interact with our content.
• Public sources such as government databases or public records.

Use of Your Personal Information

The personal information we collect is used for various business purposes, including but not limited to the activities outlined in the "Information We Collect" and "How We Use Your Data" sections of our Privacy Policy, as well as the "Reasons We Collect Your Information" section of the U.S. Privacy Policy.

Sharing or Selling Your Personal Information

While we do not sell your personal information for financial gain, we may share some data with third parties, including advertising partners, for targeted advertising. Under California law, such sharing may be considered a "sale" of your personal data. You have the right to opt out of this practice.

In the past year, we may have shared or "sold" the following categories of data:

• Commercial data
• Identifiers
• Inferences
• Digital activity

To opt out of this data sharing, you can use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option in your account settings. Alternatively, California residents can use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) tool, which applies to browsers that support this feature. For more information, visit the Global Privacy Control page.

Please note that we do not deliberately share or "sell" data of users under 18.

Disclosure of Personal Information for Business Purposes

We may also disclose personal information to third parties for specific business-related functions. These disclosures typically occur with:

• Service providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising and marketing partners
• Internet service providers

In some cases, we may also share data with government agencies or tax authorities for legal purposes.

The information we may disclose can include:

• Identifiers
• Personal records
• Commercial data
• Location information
• Digital activity

Such disclosures are made to further our business needs and are outlined in the "How We Use Your Data" section of our general Privacy Policy.

Exercising Your Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their data under the CCPA. These include:

• Asking for details about the categories of personal data disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
• Requesting access to a summary of the personal data we’ve collected.
• Demanding the deletion of specific personal data, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

For more information on how to exercise these rights, please refer to the "How to Exercise Your Rights" section of our United States Privacy Policy.

You may submit your requests through the contact form on our "Contact Us" page. Note that we may need to verify your identity and California residency before processing any requests.

Requests made by phone, mail, or fax will not be accepted. All requests must be complete and adequately labeled.

Colorado Consumer Privacy Notice

This Colorado Consumer Privacy Notice is a part of our Privacy Policy and United States Privacy Policy. It specifically addresses how we collect, use, and share personal information from residents of Colorado. The language used here aligns with the definitions in the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It

To better understand what types of personal information we collect, how it is processed, and why we collect it, please refer to the sections "Information We Collect" and "How We Use Your Data" in our Privacy Policy. Additional details can also be found under the "Reasons We Collect Your Information" section of our United States Privacy Policy.

Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal information such as:

• Racial or ethnic background
• Precise location (e.g., GPS data)
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Health-related data
• Biometric information (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition)
• Sexual orientation
• Citizenship or immigration status
• Union membership

If any of these categories are required for a specific purpose in the future, we will notify you and seek your explicit consent.

Children's Data

Our Company does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We may share personal information with third parties for specific purposes, including providing services, complying with legal obligations, and supporting our business activities. The categories of personal data that may be shared include:

• Payment information
• Location data
• Service usage information
• Transaction history
• Customer support interactions
• Browser and device data

These disclosures may be made to the following third parties:

• Internet service providers
• Data analytics services
• Marketing and advertising partners
• Social media platforms
• Professional service providers such as auditors or legal consultants
• Government agencies and tax authorities

Selling of Personal Information & Targeted Advertising

Although our Company does not sell Clients' personal information to get financial profit, we may disclose certain data to third parties for targeted advertising. According to the Colorado Privacy Act, this disclosure could be considered a "sale."

The types of information that may be shared for these purposes include:

• Identifiers such as your name, email address, device IDs, and IP addresses
• Online activity such as web traffic, cookie data, browser settings, and device type
• Commercial information related to your orders and interactions with our services

You can opt out of these disclosures, and we respect your right to do so.

Profiling and Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated processes or profiling to detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity. This is not considered "profiling" in the context outlined by the CPA, and you do not need to opt out of this form of processing.

Beyond fraud prevention, we do not engage in other forms of profiling as defined by the CPA.

Colorado Consumer Privacy Rights

For full details about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the "How to Exercise Your Rights" section of our United States Privacy Policy.

Updates to Our Privacy Policy

We may periodically update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant updates, we will notify you by sending an email or by posting a clear notice on our site before the changes take effect. The "effective date" at the top of this page will also be updated to reflect the most recent revision.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information. All policy changes will become effective as soon as they are published here.

Contact Us

If you have further questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us via our Contact Us page.