Effective Date: November 2025
Welcome to Family Tree Now. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
About Family Tree Now
Family Tree Now is an informational and educational website. We do not operate as a data broker and do not provide people search services directly. Our content is intended to explain how family tree research, people search tools, and public records work.
We do not store, sell, or distribute personal background reports or private data.
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect limited personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Contact us through a contact form
- Send us an email inquiry
This information may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The message you submit
We collect this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
Non-Personal Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect non-personal information, including:
- Browser type
- Device type
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
This data is used for analytics, security, and website optimization purposes.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Family Tree Now may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Analyze traffic patterns
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Improve website content and user experience
- Monitor and analyze website performance
- Prevent spam, abuse, or security threats
We do not sell, rent, or trade user information to third parties.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including people search or public record platforms. These third-party services operate independently and have their own privacy policies.
Family Tree Now:
- Does not control third-party data practices
- Is not responsible for third-party privacy policies or content
- Encourages users to review external privacy policies carefully
Any interaction with third-party services is at your own discretion.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
Family Tree Now may participate in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a commission if you choose to use third-party services through links on our website.
These affiliate relationships:
- Do not affect your cost
- Do not influence our commitment to educational content
- Help support website operations
Third-party advertisers may use cookies or similar technologies to display ads. We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use data.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted to us. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect user information, we cannot guarantee absolute security
Children’s Information
Family Tree Now does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
Opt-Out and Data Removal
Family Tree Now does not maintain personal profiles or databases of individuals. Therefore, we cannot remove information from third-party people search platforms.
If you wish to remove your information from a third-party service, you must contact that service directly through their official opt-out process.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable laws. While we do not sell personal data, users may contact us to:
- Ask what personal information (if any) we hold
- Request deletion of contact form submissions
- Seek clarification regarding privacy practices
Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Final Statement
Family Tree Now is committed to transparency, responsibility, and respect for user privacy. Our website exists to educate users about family tree research and people search tools—not to collect or exploit personal data.