Information We Collect

When you contact us through the Website, such as by submitting a contact form or sending an email, we may collect personal information you voluntarily provide.  This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any information you choose to include in your message.  Please do not submit highly sensitive documents or personal information through general contact forms unless we have agreed on a secure method of transfer.

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When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically.  This can include your IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, referring or exit pages, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and approximate location derived from your IP address.  This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

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If you become a client, additional personal information may be collected as part of a professional genealogy engagement.  Client or case-related information is generally collected outside of the public Website and is handled in accordance with engagement terms and applicable legal and professional obligations.

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How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to respond to inquiries and consultation requests, communicate about services and administrative matters, provide and manage professional genealogy services when you become a client, maintain internal records for business operations and compliance, and monitor, secure, and improve the Website and user experience.  We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

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Cookies and Google Analytics

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix and integrated services to support basic site functionality, security, and analytics.  Cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website and allow us to improve performance and usability.

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We use Google Analytics to collect information about Website usage, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.  Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.  You may limit or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain Website features.  You may also be able to use Google’s browser-based opt-out tools where available.

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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, Identify Genealogy LLC acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through the Website.  We process personal data based on your consent when you voluntarily submit information, as necessary to perform or respond to a contract or service request, to comply with legal obligations, and for legitimate interests such as operating, securing, and improving the Website.

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How We Share Information

Personal information may be shared only as necessary with service providers who support Website hosting, analytics (including Google Analytics), and related business operations, subject to confidentiality and data-protection obligations.  Information may also be disclosed when required by law, court order, or legal process, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of Identify Genealogy, its clients, or others.  We do not share personal information for third-party marketing purposes.

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International Data Transfers

Identify Genealogy LLC operates in the United States.  If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.  Where required, we take reasonable steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

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Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business records, and comply with legal or professional obligations.  Client or case-related retention practices may be governed by engagement terms and applicable requirements.

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Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encrypted website connections and restricted access to stored data.  However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information.  Individuals located in the EEA or UK may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of personal data, request data portability where applicable, withdraw consent when processing is based on consent, and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

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California residents may have rights to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, request access to or deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions), opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share as defined by law), and not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

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To exercise any applicable rights, you may contact us using the information below.  We may request verification of your identity before responding.

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Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.  We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Website.

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Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.  Identify Genealogy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

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Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the Contact Us page on this Website.