Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Kinship & Memory Genetic Cooperative (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, complete a research intake, join our mailing list, or contact us.

Information We Collect

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and social media or other contact details you provide.
• Genealogical information: first names of parents, grandparents, and other descendants; transcription notes; source records; and DNA kit provider information.
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, collected automatically through standard web server logs.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide research support.
• To match you with appropriate research groups and cooperative members.
• To analyze DNA and archival data collectively in pursuit of shared genealogical breakthroughs.
• To send project updates, if you have opted in to receive them.
• To improve our website and services.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:

• With cooperative administrators and researchers who have agreed to confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the cooperative, its members, or others.
• With your explicit written consent, for example when your anonymized data contributes to a published case study.

Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. You may also opt out of project updates by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use basic analytics and cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the contact form or email hello@khepri-consultancy.com.