Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws related to the protection of personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
By using Genealogy-by-Degree, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Contact Details
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Genealogy-by-Degree
Email:
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and retain customer names and contact details.
Contact details may include:
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Telephone number
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Address
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Email address
Automatically Generated Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect information including:
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IP address
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Device type
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Browser used
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Pages visited
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Access dates and times
3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Data
The personal data we collect is provided directly by the customer.
This information is used solely for the purpose of contacting customers, responding to enquiries and providing information about our genealogy research services.
Your personal information is not shared with anyone else.
Under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the requirements of the Portuguese Data Protection Authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), the lawful basis we rely on for collecting and processing this information is your consent.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
4. Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form through our website, we process the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and contacting you regarding the genealogy research services you have requested.
We do not use your personal information for unrelated marketing purposes or share it with third parties.
5. Security of Personal Information
Our website holds an SSL security certificate to help protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is handled and stored securely.
Although we take appropriate precautions, no transmission of information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Storage of Personal Information
Your personal information is stored securely.
We keep your name and contact details for a period of two years.
After this period, your information will be securely disposed of by deleting any data held digitally and destroying any associated paper records.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request information about how your personal data is being used
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
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Request the deletion of your personal information
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
8. Complaints
If you believe that your personal information has not been handled correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority:
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Website: https://www.cnpd.pt
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and recommend that you review their respective privacy policies.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our privacy practices, legal obligations or website functionality.
Any changes will be communicated through the website or by email where appropriate.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to remain informed about how we protect your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Genealogy-by-Degree
Email:
For further information, please contact us.