**Privacy Policy**

*Last Updated: 8th May 2024*

At the.genealogist2024.co.uk ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website the.genealogist2024.co.uk (the "Website"), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

**1. Information We Collect**
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
- **Personal Data**: Information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other information defined as personal data under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- **Usage Data**: Information about how you use our Website, such as your browsing history, search terms, and pages visited.
- **Technical Data**: Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

**2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data**
We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:
- Your consent, where required.
- Performance of a contract to provide our services.
- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and Website.
- Compliance with legal obligations.

**3. Data Subject Rights**
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access your data.
- The right to correct inaccuracies.
- The right to request erasure (right to be forgotten).
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing.

**4. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To personalize your experience on our Website.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries and other interactions.
- To comply with legal obligations.

**5. How We Share Your Information**
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information:
- With third parties who assist us in operating our Website or providing services to you, in compliance with data protection laws.
- As required by law, such as to comply with a legal obligation or governmental request.

**6. Data Retention**
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable laws.

**7. International Data Transfers**
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms, to protect your data.

**8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

**9. Data Security**
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

**10. Third-Party Links**
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

**11. Children's Privacy**
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

**12. Complaints**
If you have any concerns about our privacy practices, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority.

**13. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our Website.

**14. Contact Information**
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
thegenealogist2024@outlook.com