Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ancestry Uncovered collects, processes, and protects your personal data.

1. What Data Do We Collect?

We may collect:

  • Personal identification information (name, address, email, phone number).

  • Genealogical information (dates of birth, marriage details, addresses, occupations, etc.).

  • Technical data (information collected through cookies when browsing our website).

2. How Do We Collect Your Data?

We collect data:

  • When you communicate with us about our services.

  • From publicly available records during genealogy research.

  • Via cookies when you use our website.

3. How Do We Use Your Data?

Your data is used:

  • To conduct genealogy research on your behalf.

  • To communicate with you about your research.

  • We will never share your data with third parties without your written consent.

4. How Do We Store Your Data?

  • Your data is securely stored on our UK-based server.

  • Access is password-protected and safeguarded by regularly updated security software.

  • We retain your data for 12 months from our last contact with you, after which it is securely deleted.

  • You may request early deletion of your data at any time.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Right to access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold.

  • Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct any inaccurate information.

  • Right to erasure – You can request that we delete your personal data.

  • Right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • Right to object – You can object to us processing your data.

  • Right to data portability – You can request that we transfer your data to another organisation.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve website functionality.

  • We may use cookies to analyse visitor behaviour.

  • You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies.

7. Regulation

Ancestry Uncovered is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Registration Number: ZB878428.

8. Changes to This Policy

We keep our Privacy Policy under review. This policy was last updated on 20th March 2025.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via our Contact Form.