Privacy Policy - The References

Effective Date: July 17, 2025
Website: https://thereferences.org/
Contact: admin@thereferences.org

1. Who We Are

We are TheReferences.org, an online information resource platform. Your privacy matters to us globally.

2. Information We Collect

We collect:

• Personal Data: Name, email (when submitted via contact forms)

• Usage Data: IP address, device type, access logs, browser info

• Cookies & Analytics: To improve performance and security

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect data to:

• Provide and personalize your experience

• Improve website functionality

• Respond to user inquiries

• Comply with global laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Global Data Compliance

✅ EU (GDPR)

• You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

• You can opt out of data processing at any time.

• Contact: admin@thereferences.org for any data rights requests.

✅ California (CCPA)

• You can request what personal info we’ve collected and/or request deletion.

• We do not sell or share personal data for monetary gain.

• Contact: admin@thereferences.org to exercise your rights.

✅ UAE and Gulf Region

• We comply with UAE Federal Data Protection Law and related cybercrime regulations.

• All data is stored securely and not shared without consent.

✅ Asia & Africa

We aim to meet or exceed compliance with privacy laws and frameworks applicable in:

• India (IT Act & DPDP Act)

• Pakistan (PECA 2016)

• Southeast Asia (Singapore PDPA, Malaysia PDPA, etc.)

• African nations (Nigeria NDPR, Kenya DPA, South Africa POPIA, etc.)

You may contact us to inquire or take action on your stored personal data.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies. You may disable them via your browser.

6. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics and similar tools for traffic and performance monitoring. These services comply with GDPR and CCPA.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law.

8. Security Measures

We use SSL encryption and regular security audits. No system is 100% secure, but we strive to use the best protection available.

9. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13 (or the legal age in your region). We do not knowingly collect their data.

10. Your Rights (Summary)

11. Contact

To exercise your rights or ask questions, email us at:
📩 admin@thereferences.org