Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
At FamilyTree, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, or otherwise contact us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:
- Name and contact data (such as email address, phone number)
- Credentials (such as passwords and security questions)
- Payment data (for subscription services)
- Family history information that you choose to provide
- Photos and media that you upload
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations. We use the information we collect or receive:
- To facilitate account creation and login process
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process your subscription payments
- To respond to user inquiries and offer support
- To send administrative information and updates
- To improve our website and services
- To enforce our terms, conditions, and policies
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information in the following situations:
- With your consent: We may disclose your personal information for any purpose with your consent.
- With family members: If you choose to share your family tree with specific individuals, they will have access to the information you've included.
- With service providers: We may share your information with service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf.
- For business transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
- With affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy policy.
- To comply with the law: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so.
Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of your personal information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information
- The right to object to processing of your personal information
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
FamilyTree
123 Family Tree Lane
Boston, MA 02110
Email: privacy@familytree.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567