Effective Date: May 18, 2025
BeardFamilyTree.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.
This policy outlines the types of information we may collect from visitors to the site, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.
To the extent they apply, this Privacy Policy complies with applicable U.S. laws and international data protection standards, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:
- Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, genealogical data submissions, and other personal information submitted via contact forms or email.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytical data collected via cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics services (e.g., Clicky, Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or submissions;
- Maintain and improve website functionality and user experience;
- Comply with legal obligations;
- Analyze traffic and engagement using Google Analytics and similar tools;
- Preserve family history archives for research and non-commercial genealogical purposes.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Improve website performance;
- Understand visitor interaction;
- Store user preferences.
You can manage or turn off cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for such external sites’ privacy practices or content.
6. Data Retention
We retain submitted personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a more extended retention period is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information;
- Object to or restrict specific data processing;
- Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: compliance@beardfamilytree.com.
8. Security Measures
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under this age.
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy anytime.
Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
11. Terms of Service
Visit our Terms of Service page.
Contact Beard Family Tree
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Ryan Miner at Ryan@BeardFamilyTree.com.