Privacy Policy

Introduction

At FamilyTree, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our genealogy tracking service.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account information (name, email address)
  • Family records and genealogy data you choose to store
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Usage data and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your transactions and manage your subscription
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use secure authentication through Clerk and never store sensitive payment information directly.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time through your account settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services including Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), and Supabase (data storage). These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@familytree.com.

Last Updated: December 24, 2025