Information We Collect

We will not obtain personal identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to us. Providing such information is strictly voluntary. We may collect personal information from you when you apply for a free DNA test, make a donation, subscribe to our mailing list, or otherwise engage with our organization (e.g., contact form or email). The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Contact information (such as name, home address, email address, phone number)

• Demographic information (such as age, gender, location)

• Other information you voluntarily provide to us such as details about your family history

We also use Google Analytics to collect data. We need this data to improve the design and functionality of the website. We may also use Google Analytics to collect and measure non-personal information during site visits, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, platforms used, and general area from which you are visiting.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide genealogical services

• To communicate with donors

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials

• To respond to inquiries and provide support

• To comply with legal obligation

Legal Basis for Processing

We will only process your personal information when we have a legal basis to do so. This may include:

• Your consent to the processing

• Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you

• Compliance with our legal obligations

• Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

Data Sharing and Discolsure

We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.

• With our partners and other trusted organizations for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

• With law enforcement or other governmental authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

External Links

When you navigate to external websites through links on our site, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how your personal information may be collected, used, and shared.

We may occasionally include links to trusted partners, sponsors, or affiliates. However, inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement of their content, services, or practices. We strive to ensure that all external links on our website are relevant, reputable, and safe for our users, but we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies or security.