Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

AncestorIQ, LLC ("we", "our", or "us") collects the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email address
• Name
• Password (encrypted)

Family Tree Data

• Names of family members
• Dates (birth, death, marriage)
• Locations and places
• Family relationships
• Biographical information

Uploaded Files

• GEDCOM files (genealogy data format)
• Photos and images
• Documents and records

Usage Data

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits
• Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our family tree service
• To process and display your genealogy data
• To enable AI-powered family tree features
• To communicate with you about your account
• To improve our services

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in the United States. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your family tree data is private by default. We may share data only:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your family tree data
• Opt out of marketing communications

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: