Privacy & Guidelines
Our commitment to protecting your information and maintaining a respectful community.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on Mario Carroll's Family Tree Website.
Information We Collect
When you request access or create an account, we collect:
- • Your full name and email address
- • Family relationship information
- • Information about documents and photos you upload
- • Your account activity and contributions
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- • Verify your family connection and manage access
- • Maintain the genealogical database and archive
- • Send important updates and notifications
- • Prevent abuse and ensure security
- • Improve the website and user experience
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. All data is encrypted and stored on secure servers. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized family members and administrators only. We never sell or share your information with third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your account information as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though submitted records may be retained in the archive. Historical documents and photos are retained indefinitely as part of the family archive.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Access your personal information
- • Request corrections to your information
- • Request deletion of your account
- • Opt out of notifications
Community Guidelines
To maintain a respectful and productive environment, all members are expected to follow these guidelines.
Respectful Communication
- ✓ Be respectful to all family members
- ✓ Treat differences of opinion with courtesy
- ✓ Avoid personal attacks or harassment
- ✓ Keep discussions family-focused
Document Submission
- ✓ Submit only documents you have permission to share
- ✓ Provide accurate descriptions and dates
- ✓ Respect copyright and privacy rights
- ✓ Avoid submitting duplicates
Prohibited Conduct
- ✗ Harassment, bullying, or discrimination
- ✗ Sharing private information without consent
- ✗ Commercial solicitation or spam
- ✗ Unauthorized data collection or scraping
- ✗ Attempts to gain unauthorized access
Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines may result in warnings, content removal, or account suspension. Serious violations may result in permanent removal from the community. We aim to handle disputes fairly and transparently.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have concerns about your privacy or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the Contact page or email us directly.
Contact UsThis Privacy Policy was last updated in March 2026.