Privacy Policy
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At Genealogy And You (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data in compliance with the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, etc.
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details (processed securely through third-party payment providers).
- Usage Data: Information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, time zone, and information about your interaction with our website (e.g., page views, clicks, time spent on site).
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or complaints.
- To process transactions and send invoices.
- To send marketing communications, if you have consented to receive them.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with third parties only in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers that help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver our services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data to comply with a legal obligation or protect the rights, property, or safety of Genealogy And You or others.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new owners.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [Your Contact Information]
5. How We Store Your Data
We securely store your personal data in compliance with UK and EU data protection laws. We will retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
6. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate protection is provided by using appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
8. Cookies
We use cookies to personalise content, provide social media features, and analyse our traffic. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes. Your continued use of our website after any updates will constitute your acknowledgment and consent to any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Genealogy And You
Email: info@genealogy-and-you.com
Address: 9 Clyne Drive. Swansea SA3 5BU. UK
Phone: 07305 733850