Professional Genealogy Research

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

Your Family Lore operates the website yourfamilylore.co and offers professional genealogy research services as a sole proprietor. In this policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Your Family Lore, operated by Daniel Scott-Smith.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, email us, or work with us on genealogy projects.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices outlined here. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or engage our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to respond to you and deliver quality genealogy research.

Information You Provide:

•  When you email us using the contact details on our site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you share about your family history, research goals, or project needs.

•  During phone consultations or while performing services, you may voluntarily share additional information such as ancestor names, family stories, documents, or other details necessary for us to conduct research on your behalf.

Automatically Collected Information:

•  Like most websites, we or our service providers may automatically log technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and general usage patterns. This helps us maintain site functionality, analyze traffic, and improve security.

•  We may use basic cookies or similar technologies for essential site operation. You can control these through your browser settings.

We do not collect sensitive financial information through our site. Any payments are processed by secure third-party providers, and we do not store card details.

Our services and website are not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

•  Respond to your inquiries and schedule phone consultations.

•  Deliver the genealogy research services you request, including analyzing the family history data you share.

•  Communicate with you about your project, follow-ups, or related questions.

•  Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.

•  Comply with legal requirements or protect our rights.

We rely on your consent when you contact us or share research details, as well as our need to fulfill the services you request.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

•  With trusted service providers or subcontractors (e.g., specialized researchers or tools) who help with your project, under strict confidentiality obligations.

•  When required by law, subpoena, or government request.

•  To protect the safety, rights, or property of ourselves or others.

Genealogy research frequently draws on publicly available historical records. Any findings we provide are drawn from such sources. We encourage responsible use that respects the privacy of living individuals.

We do not share your contact details or private client communications for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including secure email practices, protected file storage, and limiting access to what is needed for your project.

No internet transmission or storage method is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use secure methods when sharing sensitive family details.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the requested services, respond to follow-ups, or meet legal obligations. Research-related data is typically retained for the duration of your project plus a short period for our records. You may request deletion at any time, subject to any legal requirements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

California Residents:

Under California law, you have rights to know what personal information we hold about you, request deletion or correction (with exceptions), and opt out of any “sale” of data (we do not sell data). We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Contact us to make a request—we will verify your identity and respond as required.

All Users:

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information by emailing us. You can also manage cookies through your browser.

If you are in another jurisdiction with specific privacy laws (such as the EU under GDPR), additional rights may apply—feel free to contact us to discuss.

7. International Transfers

Our operations are based in the United States (Sacramento, California area). Information you provide may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By contacting us or using our services, you acknowledge this.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our site may link to external genealogy databases, archives, or other resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies separately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised. Continued use of our website or services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy? Reach out directly:

Daniel Scott-Smith

Solo Genealogy Researcher

Your Family Lore

Email: daniel@yourfamilylore.co

Phone: (916) 306-8330