Branches of Italy Genealogy Privacy Policy  

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines Branches of Italy Genealogy (" we ", " our " or " the Company ") practices with respect to information collected from users who access our website at www.branchesofitaly.com (" Site "), or otherwise share personal information with us (collectively: " Users "). 

Grounds for data collection 

Processing of your personal information (meaning, any information which may potentially allow your identification with reasonable means; hereinafter " Personal Information ") as is necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations towards you and providing you with our services, to protect our legitimate interests and for compliance with legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subject.

When you use the Site, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other uses of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.

We encourage our Users to carefully read the Privacy Policy and use it to make informed decisions. 

What information we collect?

We collect two types of data and information from Users. 

The first type of information is un-identified and non-identifiable information pertaining to a User(s), which may be made available or gathered via your use of the Site (“ Non-personal Information ”). We are not aware of the identity of a User from which the Non-personal Information was collected. Non-personal Information which is being collected may include your aggregated usage information and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g. the type of browser and operating system your device uses, language preference, access time, etc.) in order to enhance the functionality of our Site. We may also collect information on your activity on the Site (e.g. pages viewed, online browsing, clicks, actions, etc.).

The second type of information Personal Information which is individually identifiable information, namely information that identifies an individual or may with reasonable effort identify an individual. Such information includes:
  • Contact information (such as name, email address, postal address, and telephone number)
  • Genealogical information (such as family names, dates of birth, and other related data)
  • Device Information: We collect Personal Information from your device. Such information includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) and other information which relates to your activity through the Site.

What information we collect?

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To personalize user experience and improve our website
  • To communicate with users, including responding to inquiries and providing customer support
  • To process transactions and payments
  • To analyze usage trends and improve the quality of our services
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
  • To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website and user
    We may share personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
    • With service providers and business partners who assist us in providing our services
    • With law enforcement agencies, regulators, and other parties to comply with legal requirements and protect our rights
    • With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection

    We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

    User Rights

    Users have certain rights regarding their personal information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

    Retention

    We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

    We may rectify, replenish or remove incomplete or inaccurate information, at any time and at our own discretion.

    Cookies

    We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our related services, including when you visit our Site or access our services. 
    The Site uses the following types of cookies:

    a. 'session cookies' which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed; 

    b. 'persistent cookies ' which are read only by the Site, saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Such cookies are used where we need to know who you are for repeat visits, for example to allow us to store your preferences for the next sign-in; 

    c. 'third party cookies' which are set by other online services who run content on the page you are viewing, for example by third party analytics companies who monitor and analyze our web access.

    Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but Personal Information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You may remove the cookies by following the instructions of your device preferences; however, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not operate properly and your online experience may be limited.

    Third party collection of information

    Our policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. To the extent you disclose your information to other parties or sites throughout the internet, different rules may apply to their use or disclosure of the information you disclose to them. Accordingly, we encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each third party that you choose to disclose information to. 

    This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals whom we do not employ or manage, including any of the third parties which we may disclose information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. 

    How do we safeguard your information?

    We take great care in implementing and maintaining the security of the Site and your information. We employ procedures and policies to ensure the safety of the information we collect and retain, and prevent unauthorized use of any such information. Although we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, we cannot be responsible for the acts of those who gain unauthorized access or abuse our Site, and we make no warranty, express, implied or otherwise, that we will prevent such access.

    Marketing

    We may use your Personal Information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, etc. ourselves or by using our third party subcontractors for the purpose of providing you with promotional materials, concerning our services, which we believe may interest you.  

    Out of respect to your right to privacy we provide you within such marketing materials with means to decline receiving further marketing offers from us. If you unsubscribe we will remove your email address or telephone number from our marketing distribution lists. 

    Please note that even if you have unsubscribed from receiving marketing emails from us, we may send you other types of important e-mail communications without offering you the opportunity to opt out of receiving them. These may include customer service announcements or administrative notices.

    Updates or amendments to this Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website.

    How to contact us

    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at branchesofitaly@gmail.com.

    By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.