GDPR Notice
Heritage and Lineage is committed to protecting personal information and ensuring that all personal data is handled responsibly, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
This website and all associated services operate in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Our Commitment to Data Protection
When you contact Heritage and Lineage or commission a family history project, any personal information provided is handled with care, discretion, and respect for privacy.
We only collect personal data that is necessary to:
Respond to enquiries
Deliver commissioned genealogy and family history services
Conduct research required for a commissioned project
Maintain appropriate business records
All information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under UK GDPR, personal data may be processed under the following lawful bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to deliver a commissioned genealogy or writing service.
Legitimate Interest
Where information is required to operate the website, respond to enquiries, and manage professional services.
Legal Obligation
Where data must be retained for accounting, legal, or regulatory purposes.
Consent
Where individuals voluntarily provide information or materials relevant to genealogical research.
Genealogical Research and Historical Records
Genealogical research often involves the analysis of historical records and family information.
Where personal data relating to living individuals is provided as part of a family history project, it will be handled with care and confidentiality and used solely for the purposes of the commissioned research.
Heritage and Lineage takes reasonable steps to ensure that information relating to living individuals is treated respectfully and responsibly.
Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to safeguard personal data.
These include secure storage of digital records, controlled access to research materials, and careful handling of documents and personal information.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:
Access personal data held about them
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain types of data processing
Request transfer of personal data where applicable
Requests can be made by contacting Heritage and Lineage directly.
Further Information
For full details on how personal information is collected, used, and stored, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on this website.
Contact
If you have any questions about data protection or how personal data is handled, please contact:
Heritage and Lineage
enquiries@heritageandlineage.com
Family history research often involves sensitive personal information, and Heritage and Lineage treats every family story with strict confidentiality and respect.