Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 26 Nov 2024
About Adams Family Lines
Adams Family Lines is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based genealogical research and family tree design service committed to protecting your personal and historical information.
Information Collection and Types
We collect the following information:
1. Personal Information
Name and email address for communication and optional marketing.
Payment details (processed securely via Stripe, Venmo, or EFT).
2. Genealogical Information
Family history data provided by you.
Historical documents and records discovered during research.
3. Automatic Data Collection
Website Usage Data: Collected via Google Analytics, anonymized and aggregated, to understand site performance and improve user experience.
Website Interaction Data: Collected by Squarespace, our hosting platform, to monitor functionality, optimize site performance, and enhance security.
Consent and Data Usage
By engaging our services, you consent to:
Using your provided genealogical information for research purposes.
Storing genealogical data for project completion or future enhancements.
Anonymizing aggregated data for internal research purposes.
Clients may opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or sending a request to privacy@adamsfamilylines.com.
Data Handling Commitments
No living individuals’ birth years or sensitive details are included without explicit consent.
All sensitive information is securely encrypted during storage and transfer.
Data Retention Options
Project Retention: Your genealogical data will be stored securely for potential future project updates or extensions of lines.
Complete Deletion: Upon request, we will permanently delete all project-related data.
Third-Party Service Providers
Your data may be shared with trusted platforms solely for project completion. We utilize the following secure platforms. Each platform maintains its own privacy policy and additional information on security protocols. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
Genealogy Research: Ancestry.com.
Project and Payment Management: Squarespace, Clickup, Airtable, Stripe, Venmo.
Stock Imagery
Static imagery and design assets for branding elements and family tree designs have been licensed from Adobe Stock and iStock under standard licensing agreements.
Data Security Measures
Multi-factor authentication on all accounts
Local (Apple) computer workstations are secured and encrypted via FileVault
Access Control: Restricted access to client information
Regular security audits and updates
Compliance with U.S. data protection standards
Client Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your collected information
Request corrections to stored data
Choose data retention or deletion
Opt out of any future communication
Compliance with Data Privacy Laws
GDPR: International clients can request data access, corrections, portability, or deletion in compliance with GDPR.
CCPA: California residents may request to know what data is collected, request deletion, or opt out of data sharing.
Cookie Policy
This site uses cookies and similar technologies via Squarespace to improve functionality and track anonymized usage data. For more details, see Squarespace's Cookie Policy.
International Considerations
While our services are primarily U.S.-focused, international clients are welcome and subject to the same privacy protections.
Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, email privacy@adamsfamilylines.com.