Privacy Policy
1. What We Collect
We may collect:
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Your name, contact details, and family information that you share with us.
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Information needed to carry out genealogy research (such as birth, marriage, and death details).
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Communication records (emails, messages, or enquiry forms).
We only collect information that’s necessary for your research project or enquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Conduct genealogy research as requested.
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Communicate with you about your project.
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Maintain records for business and tax purposes.
We do not sell or share your information with any third parties unless you give permission or it’s required by law.
3. Go We Store Your Information
Your data is stored securely in password-protected systems.
We take care to prevent loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Digital files are stored on secure Australian or international cloud-based services that meet privacy and security standards.
4. Your Rights
You can:
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Ask to access the personal information we hold about you.
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Request corrections if anything is inaccurate or incomplete.
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Withdraw consent for us to hold or use your data at any time (though this may affect ongoing work).
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
This information is general and does not identify you personally.
6. Cross-Border Disclosure
Some genealogy databases or research platforms we use may be based overseas (e.g., Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch).
We will take reasonable steps to ensure any shared information is handled securely and in line with Australian privacy laws.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact:
📧 sandra251.genealogy@gmail.com
🌐 sandrasgenealogyservice.com.au
8. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new services or legal requirements.
Please check this page for the latest version.