Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Welcome to The Database Search (accessible at https://thedatabasesearch.com).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have under U.S., Canadian, and international privacy laws.

1. About The Database Search

The Database Search is an online publication that provides news, insights, and educational resources about publicly accessible and research-based databases across North America and beyond.

We operate this site independently and monetize it through ethical advertising networks such as Ezoic and Google Ad Manager.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal data – such as your name or email address, if you contact us or subscribe to updates.

• Technical data – including IP address, device type, browser, operating system, and pages visited.

• Usage data – interactions with ads, analytics, and site features.

• Cookies and identifiers – small text files stored on your device that help remember preferences and improve your experience.

Data is collected through:

• Google Analytics and Ezoic Analytics

• Advertising and affiliate programs

• Contact forms and email correspondence

3. How We Use Collected Information

We process data to:

• Maintain and improve website performance

• Personalize user experience and display relevant ads

• Analyze visitor behavior to develop better content

• Communicate with users who voluntarily share their contact details

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Cookies and Consent Management

Our site uses cookies managed by Ezoic’s Consent Management Platform (CMP) to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA.
These cookies help us:

• Measure ad effectiveness

• Limit repetitive ads

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze site performance

You can accept, reject, or modify cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or by revisiting:
Manage Cookies (accessible in the site footer).

For more information, read Ezoic’s own policy:
https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/

5. Legal Basis and Regional Frameworks

Depending on your location:

• United States (CCPA / CPRA) – California and other U.S. residents may request access, correction, or deletion of their data and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.

• Canada (PIPEDA) – You may request details on how your information is stored and used.

• European Union (GDPR) – If applicable, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your data.

Requests can be submitted by email (see “Contact” below).

6. Data Retention and Protection

We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above.
Technical and organizational security measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), firewalls, and limited administrative access.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

We use trusted third-party vendors including:

• Ezoic Inc. – ad monetization and analytics

• Google LLC – advertising and traffic analytics

• Cloudflare Inc. – security and performance optimization

Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our content is directed to a general audience and not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Your Rights

You may request:

• A copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Withdrawal of consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, email us at:
📧 info [at] thedatabasesearch [dot] com

We will respond within 30 days as required by applicable laws.

10. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Database Search
Email: info [at] thedatabasesearch [dot] com
Website: https://thedatabasesearch.com