ESS-Utumishi Privacy Policy–Secure & Trusted Protection2025

This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control your information when you use ess-utumishis.com (the “Site”). If anything here feels unclear, feel free to contact us at privacy@ess-utumishis.com and we’ll help.

What We Collect

Information you provide

• Contact details you enter in forms (name, email, message).
• Newsletter sign‑ups.
• Content you submit (e.g., comments, pitches).

Information collected automatically

• Standard log data: IP address, user agent, device type, referring/exit pages, timestamps.
• Usage data: pages viewed, time on page, scroll depth, clicks.

Cookies and similar tech
We use cookies/local storage to keep the site functional, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can control cookies in your browser. Blocking some cookies may affect site features.

How We Use Information

• Provide and improve the Site. Diagnostics and analytics tell us what’s working and what’s not.
• Communicate with you. We reply to your messages and send newsletters you opted into.
• Personalize content/ads. We may show content and ads that are more relevant to your interests.
• Protect our users and services. We monitor for abuse, fraud, spam, and security incidents.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK users)

We rely on one or more of these bases:

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, optional cookies).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics).
• Contract (providing services you request).
• Legal obligation (record‑keeping, law enforcement requests).

Advertising and AdSense

We display advertising to keep the Site free to access. We may partner with ad networks, including Google AdSense, which can use cookies and device identifiers to serve and measure ads.

• Third‑party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Site or other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com or aboutads.info.

We strive to comply with Google Publisher Policies. We do not run misleading, malicious, or deceptive ad formats. Sponsored posts are labeled.

Analytics

As outlined in our Privacy Policy, we use analytics tools to better understand how people interact with the Site. This includes collecting information such as page views, readership patterns, device types, and general geographic trends. All of this data is aggregated and used solely for improving user experience, content quality, and website performance. Importantly, the data collected through these analytics tools is never used to personally identify you. Instead, it helps us enhance the Site while maintaining your privacy and security at all times.

Do Not Track

As explained in our Privacy Policy, some browsers provide a ‘Do Not Track’ (DNT) feature that allows users to signal their preference for greater privacy. At this time, ESS-Utumishi does not alter its practices in response to DNT signals. However, we remain committed to giving you control over your online experience. You can manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings, and you may also opt out of interest-based advertising as outlined in this Privacy Policy. These options ensure that you have transparency and choice in how your data is handled.

Data Sharing

We don’t sell your personal information. We share limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, fraud prevention) under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
• Successors in a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, under the same privacy commitments.

Data Retention

According to our Privacy Policy, ESS-Utumishi retains personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. In most cases, this means keeping your data until we have successfully responded to your request, inquiry, or service need. Once the purpose has been fulfilled, your information is securely deleted or anonymized, unless a longer retention period is required to meet legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access the data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your data (“erasure”).
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Port your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time (for things like newsletters).

To exercise rights, email privacy@ess-utumishis.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

International Transfers

Our Privacy Policy explains that, as a distributed team, your personal information may be processed in countries outside your own. To protect your data during international transfers, we use safeguards such as contractual clauses and agreements with trusted service providers. These measures ensure your information remains secure, private, and handled in compliance with this Privacy Policy, no matter where it is processed.

Security

As stated in our Privacy Policy, we use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure, we take proactive measures to reduce risk. Access to your information is limited only to authorized individuals who require it to perform their duties, ensuring strong protection of your privacy.

Children

Our Privacy Policy makes clear that we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, or a higher age if required by local law. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take prompt action to review the request and delete the information in order to protect the child’s privacy.

Third‑Party Links

As explained in our Privacy Policy, our website may contain links to third-party sites that we do not operate or control. Their privacy practices are separate from ours, and we are not responsible for how they handle your data. We encourage you to read each site’s privacy policy carefully before sharing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

When we change the Policy, we’ll update the “Effective date” and post the new version here. If changes are significant, we’ll add a notice on the Site.

Contact US

Questions or requests? privacy@ess-utumishis.com is the fastest route.

FAQs

Can I use the Site without cookies?
You can block non‑essential cookies in your browser. Essential cookies keep the site functional—without them, some features may break.

How do I unsubscribe from emails?
Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or email privacy@ess-utumishis.com and we’ll remove you.

Do you share data with advertisers?
We don’t give advertisers your personal details. Ad networks place their own cookies to measure performance and deliver relevant ads.

How quickly do you respond to privacy requests?
We try to respond within 30 days, often faster.

Are you affiliated with any government agency?
No. We’re independent. Any references to public services are for informational purposes only.

Final Thoughts

Privacy shouldn’t be complicated. If you want out of a list, we remove you. If you want to see what we have, we show you. If you want us to delete it, we do that unless we have a legal reason not to. Simple as that.