Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2025

Bhavsar Family Tree (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and secure your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information. When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password to create and secure your account.
• Profile & Family Data. You may voluntarily provide details about yourself and your relatives (dates, locations, photographs) to build your family tree.
• Usage Data. We automatically record actions you take on the site (pages visited, features used) via cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality.
• Device & Log Data. Technical details (IP address, browser type, operating system, crash reports) are collected to maintain and secure our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery. To enable tree‐building features, user authentication, and customer support.
• Improvement & Personalization. To analyze usage, personalize your experience (e.g. suggested connections), and develop new features.
• Communication. To send account notices, updates, marketing emails (only if you opt‐in), and respond to inquiries.
• Legal & Safety. To investigate fraud, enforce our Terms, or comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers. We share data with trusted vendors (hosting, email, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
• No Sale of Personal Data. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to remember preferences, secure our site, and collect analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents may request deletion of a child’s data at any time.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data (encryption, access controls). We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bhavsarfamilytree.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Effective Date” will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance.