Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Information We Collect

When you register on our website or use our guestbook, we may collect the following information:

• Your name and email address
• Genealogy information you choose to share
• Messages left in the guestbook
• IP address and browser information for security purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide access to the family tree database
• Respond to your inquiries and guestbook entries
• Improve our website and services
• Prevent spam and abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Genealogical information you share may be visible to other registered users of the site.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Ancestry.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

7. Terms of Use

By using this website, you agree to:

• Use the site for lawful genealogy research purposes only
• Not post spam, offensive content, or copyrighted material without permission
• Respect the privacy of living individuals mentioned in family trees
• Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the website

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.