Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to “The Researchers” (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website www.theresearchers.us.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users and visitors of our site, especially when you browse content, subscribe to updates, comment, or contact us through forms.
3. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name, email, phone number (if subscribing or contacting us)
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Comments, messages, or content you submit via forms
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Optional details you provide when creating a user profile or interacting with features
b) Information We Collect Automatically
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IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, date/time stamps
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Device information and general location (via IP geolocation)
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Cookies and tracking tools used for analytics, site performance, and advertising
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
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Improve website functionality, user experience, and performance
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Send newsletters, alerts, or respond to user queries
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Ensure website security and prevent misuse
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Understand audience behavior for editorial and marketing purposes
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Serve relevant ads and promotions with user control options
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our site uses the following types of cookies:
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Essential cookies for login and basic operations
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Preference cookies to remember your settings
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Analytics cookies for visitor statistics
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Advertising cookies for showing interest-based ads
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect certain features.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only when:
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Required by law or government authorities
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Working with trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements (e.g., analytics, hosting, email services)
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In aggregated or anonymized formats for research or marketing analysis
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With your consent, in specific circumstances
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. Usage data may be kept longer for analytics and security.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored on servers in the United States or abroad. We ensure appropriate data protection practices in line with international standards.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as secure servers, access control, and encryption where necessary. No system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to be cautious online.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information
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Withdraw consent or disable tracking cookies via your browser
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File a complaint with a relevant authority if your privacy rights are violated
We respond to such requests within a reasonable time.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted promptly.
12. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal data.
13. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Revised” date.
14. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please email:
privacy@theresearchers.us
Last updated : 16 June 2025