Cookie policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies (local storage, session storage, pixels) for the same broad purposes described below. This policy should be read with our Privacy Policy at /privacy.

• First-party cookies — set by best-essay-services.com for core functionality and preferences.
• Third-party cookies — set by analytics or embedded tools where we use them; subject to those providers' policies.

Strictly necessary (lawful basis: legitimate interests / essential for service; no consent required in UK/EEA where exempt):

• Session and authentication cookies — keep you logged in, protect account access.
• Security cookies — CSRF/session integrity, abuse prevention.
• Load balancing — deliver the site reliably.

Functional (lawful basis: consent where required; otherwise legitimate interests for basic preferences):

• Remember region or UI preferences you select.
• Store cookie consent choices.

Analytics (lawful basis: consent in UK/EEA where non-essential; legitimate interests only if configured as strictly necessary anonymized analytics — we default to consent where identifiable analytics are used):

• Page views, funnels, and performance metrics to improve rankings and UX.
• Aggregated traffic sources (not sold for ad retargeting on this site).

We do not use cookies to modify partner redirect URLs or inject affiliate parameters at destination sites.

• bes_session — strictly necessary — session length — authentication.
• bes_consent — functional — up to 12 months — stores cookie banner choice.
• bes_analytics — analytics — up to 13 months — usage statistics (only if accepted).

Actual names may vary by deployment; check your browser's cookie list for this domain for the current set.

• Session cookies: deleted when you close the browser (or after session timeout).
• Persistent cookies: per maximum duration in Section 4 or until you delete them.
• Consent records: retained to prove consent for the period required by law (typically up to 3 years).

1. Use our cookie banner/preferences (where shown) to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
2. Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies — note that blocking necessary cookies may break login and dashboard features.
3. Use browser "Do Not Track" — we treat it as a preference signal where technically feasible but it is not a universal standard.
4. For third-party analytics opt-outs, follow the provider's industry opt-out tools where available.

Some US states require disclosure of cookie-based "sale" or "sharing." We do not sell cookie data for money. If analytics vendors are classified as sharing under state law, you may contact us to opt out where applicable.

Cookie questions: privacy@best-essay-services.com. General privacy: see /privacy.