Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18 September 2025

Overnight-Essay.org (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Platform”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable UK privacy legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and non-personally identifiable information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with our platform, you may provide us with:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Uploaded files or documents relevant to our services
  • Payment information (processed via secure third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details)
  • Contact details (e.g., phone number, messaging handle if shared)
  • Any communication exchanged with our support team

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with the Platform, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, device type, and browser information
  • Pages visited, time spent, interaction logs, and clickstream data
  • Time zone, language preferences, and location data (where available)
  • Device identifiers (such as advertising ID)
  • Referrer URLs, ad sources, and campaign performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Personalise your experience on the platform
  • Communicate with users regarding updates, offers, or relevant service notices
  • Process transactions and deliver customer support
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising (including Google Ads) and conduct remarketing
  • Detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues

3. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process the personal information of our US users under the following lawful purposes consistent Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your Personal Data:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services you request and fulfil contractual obligations
  • Legal obligation – to meet tax, fraud prevention, and other regulatory requirements
  • Consent – for optional features such as newsletters and promotional communication
  • Legitimate interests – including improving our services, securing the platform, and analysing performance

We do not collect or process special category (sensitive) personal data unless necessary and explicitly provided by you with your consent.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share your personal information with third-party providers when necessary to operate the platform, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Email and communication services (Google Workspace, Mailchimp, etc.)
  • Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Google Ads, etc.)
  • Freelancers and contractors – for collaboration on academic subjects under confidentiality agreements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Sharing is strictly limited to service enablement, legal compliance, or advertising performance.

5. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK (for example to cloud hosting or email systems), we ensure that:

  • Vendors have adequate data protection practices
  • UK-approved International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or Addenda to EU Standard Contractual Clauses are in place
  • Access to Personal Data is limited to what is necessary to perform the relevant service

You can contact us at [email protected] for more information about safeguards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver requested services
  • Fulfill legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Unless legal requirements dictate otherwise, inactive user data is typically deleted after 5 years. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us at [email protected]. Some information may be retained in backups or archives for compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights (UK Residents)

Under the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access the Personal Data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your Personal Data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to processing or restrict processing of your data
  • Request portability of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Object to direct marketing, including profiling related to direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected]

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences and settings
  • Analyse traffic patterns and site performance
  • Enable personalised advertising, including retargeting via platforms like Google Ads

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of interest-based advertising via the UK version of the YourOnlineChoices.

9. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share data only as necessary with:

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting partners)
  • Advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta) for performance and targeting
  • Legal authorities when required to comply with law, regulation, or legal process

10. International Users

Our services are operated from the UK. If you access the Platform from outside the UK, you acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with UK data protection laws and any applicable international safeguards described above.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]