Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement (“Statement”) outlines how Ancestral Journeys (“Genealogist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws in the United Kingdom. By engaging with our genealogy services, you agree to the terms of this Statement.

  1. Data Controller: Ancestral Journeys is the data controller for the personal data you provide to us.
  2. Information Collected: We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
  • Name, contact details, and other identification information.
  • Family history information and documents provided by you.
  • Information necessary for genealogical research, such as birth, marriage, and death records.
  1. Purpose of Data Collection: We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
  • Providing genealogy research services as agreed upon.
  • Communicating with you regarding our services and research progress.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
  1. Legal Basis: We process your personal data based on the legal basis of:
  • Performance of a contract: To fulfill our obligations under the agreement for genealogy research services.
  • Legitimate interests: To provide you with information about genealogical research and related services.
  1. Data Sharing: We do not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or as necessary for the provision of services (e.g., sharing information with archival sources for research purposes).
  2. International Transfers: If we transfer your personal information to countries outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
  3. Data Retention: We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Statement, and as required by law. After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
  4. Your Rights: You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: You can request a transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data in certain situations.
  1. Security Measures: We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
  2. Contact Information: For inquiries related to your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact us at spearson@ancestraljourneys.co.uk.
  3. Changes to this Statement: We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

By engaging our genealogy research services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Statement.

Last updated: 23/08/2023