Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Lineage. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our family tree building application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password (stored securely with encryption).
• Family Tree Data: Information you add to your family trees, including names, dates, relationships, photos, documents, and notes about family members.
• Analytics Data: We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, interactions, and general usage patterns. Umami does not collect personally identifiable information or use tracking cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Lineage service
• To create and manage your family trees
• To communicate with you about your account and service updates
• To improve our application and user experience
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share your family tree with other users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics via Umami)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your family tree data in portable formats
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Lineage is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Lineage after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]