Turleytree - Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

TurleyTree.uk is a private family history platform. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

  • Genealogical data (names, dates, places, relationships, biographies, photographs, and documents) about both living and deceased individuals.
  • Name and email address (for account creation)
  • Family history data you enter (names, dates, relationships, notes, photos, documents)
  • Login activity and usage data

3. How We Use and Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Family tree information is only visible to registered users who have been approved by the site administrator. We take steps to protect the privacy of living individuals.

4. GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate information
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your account and data
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the site administrator.

5. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to improve your experience on TurleyTree.uk:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login, session management, and basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use minimal analytics (e.g. visitor numbers) to understand how the site is used and improve it. No personal identification data is shared with third parties.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your login state and display preferences.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features.

We do **not** use advertising cookies or tracking cookies from third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the family history service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. International Transfers

Your data is stored on servers located in the United Kingdom. We do not transfer data outside the UK/EEA without appropriate safeguards.

8. Data Security & Breaches

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you and the ICO where required by law.

9. Your Responsibilities

As this is a private family site, please respect the privacy of living relatives when adding information.

10. Special Category: Living Individuals

We are committed to protecting the privacy of living people. Information about living individuals is limited or redacted for non-logged-in visitors. Full details are only available to approved family members. We encourage users to obtain consent before adding information about living relatives.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact the site owner/administrator.

12. Copyright and Data Ownership

The compiled family tree, structure, and curated content on TurleyTree.uk are owned by the Turley family. While contributors retain rights to their individual uploads, the overall database and presentation are protected by copyright. No bulk export, scraping, or redistribution is permitted.

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