Family Tree Maps – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 31, 2025
Family Tree Maps (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use the Service:
Account Information: When you create an account or subscribe, we collect your name, email address, payment details, and other information needed to manage your account.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, such as pages visited, counties viewed, and search activity. This helps us improve our maps and detect misuse.
Technical Data: We collect IP addresses, browser type, device information, and cookies to ensure security and enhance user experience.
Support Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide to respond to your request.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:Provide and maintain the Service.
Process payments and manage subscriptions.
Track county usage to understand demand and protect against unauthorized data harvesting.
Improve maps, data accuracy, and user experience.
Send service-related emails (such as account updates or subscription reminders).
Enforce our Terms and Conditions and prevent misuse of the Service.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties that help us operate the Service (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers).
Legal Compliance: When required to comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal processes.
Business Transfers: If Family Tree Maps is merged or acquired, user data may transfer as part of the business assets.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:Keep you logged in.
Track usage patterns to improve the Service.
Detect suspicious activity or automated scraping.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function properly without them.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill our legal obligations. If you cancel your account, we may keep limited information for accounting, legal, and security purposes.
6. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of non-essential communications.
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Family Tree Maps is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
The Service may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Email Communications and Marketing
By creating an account or subscribing to the Service, you consent to receive service-related emails such as account updates, payment confirmations, and critical notices.We may also use your email address to send marketing communications about new features, updates, or promotions related to Family Tree Maps.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
No Third-Party Marketing: We will never sell or share your email address with outside companies for their marketing purposes.
Even if you opt out of marketing emails, you will still receive essential communications related to your account or subscription.
12. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Family Tree Maps
jake@familytreemaps.com
5065 Buck Creek Ridge Rd SE, Corydon IN 47112
