Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Free Reference collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences, such as:

  • Bookmarked references
  • Display preferences

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve our website and content
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Ensure website security
  • Provide and maintain our services

3. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information, such as:

  • Analytics services – to understand website usage
  • Content delivery networks – to serve fonts and scripts

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Data portability

8. Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. International Users

If you access our website from outside our primary operating region, your information may be transferred to and processed in different jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.