Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and provide a personalised experience. Cookies cannot harm your device or access other files stored on it.
2. How We Use Cookies
EssayBishops uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functions such as security, session management, and page navigation. They do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Manages your session on the server | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies logged-in users | Session |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Remembers cookie consent choice | 12 months |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or third-party providers (e.g. Tawk.to for live chat).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| TawkWindowName | Tawk.to | Live chat session management | Session |
| tawk_uuid_* | Tawk.to | Identifies returning chat visitors | 6 months |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymised — we cannot identify individual users through analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing to deliver relevant advertising. They are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising and retargeting | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Targeted advertising | 3 months |
3. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using your browser's incognito/private mode (does not save cookies after the session)
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality. Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not affect your ability to use our services.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policy for more information:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. We will notify users of significant changes via a notice on our website or by email.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@essaybishops.com or via our contact page.