Privacy Policy

“The Holocaust Reunion Project” is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

 

Information We Collect

We will not obtain personal identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to us. Providing such information is strictly voluntary. We may collect personal information from you when you apply for a free DNA test, make a donation, subscribe to our mailing list, or otherwise engage with our organization (e.g., contact form or email). The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Contact information (such as name, home address, email address, phone number)
  • Demographic information (such as age, gender, location)
  • Other information you voluntarily provide to us such as details about your family history

We also use Google Analytics to collect data. We need this data to improve the design and functionality of the website. We may also use Google Analytics to collect and measure non-personal information during site visits, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, platforms used, and general area from which you are visiting.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide genealogical services
  • To communicate with donors
  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To comply with legal obligation

 

Legal Basis for Processing

We will only process your personal information when we have a legal basis to do so. This may include:

  • Your consent to the processing
  • Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you
  • Compliance with our legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

 

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services (i.e., Jotform or Airtable).
  • With our partners and other trusted organizations for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
  • With law enforcement or other governmental authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

 

External Links

When you navigate to external websites through links on our site, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how your personal information may be collected, used, and shared.

We may occasionally include links to trusted partners, sponsors, or affiliates. However, inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement of their content, services, or practices. We strive to ensure that all external links on our website are relevant, reputable, and safe for our users, but we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies or security.

 

Donations

If you donate to the Holocaust Reunion Project, we may use your contact information to send further information about our organization or to contact you when necessary. You may always opt-out of receiving future mailings.

 

Corresponding with the Holocaust Reunion Project

You may decide to send us personal identifying information in an email or by filling out a contact form on our website that provides us this information. When you contact us via email, we may collect and store the information you provide, including your email address, name, family history, and any other personal or contact information included in your message. We use this information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries, providing assistance, or addressing any requests or concerns you may have. We may also use your email address to send you important updates about our organization, events, programs, or services, if you have opted in to receive such communications.

We will not share, sell, rent, or lease your email address or any other personal information obtained through email communications with third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

Please note that while we strive to maintain the security and confidentiality of email communications, the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to us via email, and you do so at your own risk.

 

Data Retention

If you submit an application for a free DNA test and/or subscribe to our mailing list, we will retain your personal information  for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information in ccordance with GDPR and other pertinent privacy laws, including the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erase your personal information
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your personal information
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]