Privacy Policy

Effective date: 4 February 2026

At The Exquisite Writer (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://theexquisitewriter.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how information is collected, used, shared, and safeguarded when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when necessary to operate our website or provide requested services. This may include:

  • Personal information such as your name and email address (for contact forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions).
  • Usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

All information is collected by fair and lawful means, with user consent where required, and only for clearly stated purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website.
  • Improve content quality, functionality, and user experience.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
  • Display advertisements, including personalized and non-personalized ads.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and display advertisements.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with the site.
  • Store user preferences.
  • Measure performance and analytics.
  • Serve relevant advertisements.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies – Required for core site functionality, navigation, and security.
Preference Cookies – Store user preferences to personalize the browsing experience.
Analytics Cookies – Collect anonymized data on site usage and performance (e.g., via Google Analytics).
Advertising Cookies – Used to display ads, limit ad frequency, and measure ad effectiveness.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising Partners

We work with third-party vendors, including Google, that use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.

Google AdSense uses advertising cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to display ads to users based on browsing behavior. Personalized ads may be shown if you consent; otherwise, non-personalized ads may be served.

For more information, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

6. Advertising Choices and Opt-Out Options

You can control how Google advertises to you by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You may also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising via www.aboutads.info.

7. Cookie Consent and User Control

Where required by law (including in the EEA and UK), we display a cookie consent banner to request and manage user consent for cookies and advertising technologies.

Users can accept, reject, or modify cookie preferences and may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings available on the website.

8. GDPR & UK GDPR Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of personal data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Request data portability where applicable.

We process personal data only when a lawful basis applies, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.

9. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
  • Request deletion of personal information.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

Note: The Exquisite Writer does not sell personal information. Limited data sharing may occur with advertising and analytics partners solely to deliver ads, measure performance, and comply with applicable laws.

10. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically up to 2 years for inactive users.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage method is completely secure.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over their content or privacy practices and encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

12. Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in the US or under 16 in the EU. If you believe a child has provided personal data on our website, please contact us, and we will promptly remove such information.

13. Consent

By using this website, you consent to this Privacy & Cookie Policy and agree to its terms. Where required by law, cookies and personal data are processed only after user consent is obtained.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact Page.