Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to GenTree.

GenTree is a family tree and genealogy platform that allows users to create, manage, and collaborate on private family trees.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Data Controller

GenTree
Belgium
Email: hello@gen-tree.app

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

- Name
- Email address
- Password (stored securely through authentication providers)

Family Tree Information

Users may voluntarily add:

- Names
- Birth dates
- Death dates
- Biographical information
- Family photographs
- Historical photographs
- Relationship information

Users are responsible for ensuring they have permission to upload information about living individuals.

Collaboration Information

When using collaboration features, we may collect:

- Invitations sent to other users
- Access permissions
- Collaboration activity

Payment Information

Payments are processed by Stripe.

GenTree does not store complete payment card information.

Stripe may collect:

- Billing name
- Billing address
- Payment information
- Transaction history

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

- Create and manage accounts
- Provide family tree services
- Enable collaboration features
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Send service emails
- Provide customer support
- Improve our services
- Protect against abuse and fraud
- Comply with legal obligations

4. Emails We Send

We may send:

- Account confirmation emails
- Password reset emails
- Billing notifications
- Subscription updates
- Collaboration invitations
- Service announcements
- Newsletters (where permitted)

Users may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GenTree uses cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies

Required for:

- Authentication
- Session management
- Security

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand website usage.

Services may include:

- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager

Marketing Cookies

May be used to measure marketing performance and improve our services.

Where required by law, users may manage cookie preferences through cookie consent tools.

6. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers:

- Supabase (database and authentication)
- Vercel (hosting and infrastructure)
- Stripe (payments and billing)
- Resend (email delivery)
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect it.

7. Data Retention

Account and family tree data is retained while your account remains active.

If you delete your account:

- Personal data and family tree data are permanently deleted immediately.
- Backups may remain for up to 30 days.
- Billing and financial records may be retained as required by law.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including:

- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication
- Access controls
- Infrastructure security provided by our service providers

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process information outside your country.

Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Receive a copy of your data
- Withdraw consent

Requests may be sent to:

hello@gen-tree.app

11. Children's Privacy

GenTree may be used by individuals aged 13 years or older.

Users under the age of 16 should use the service with parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law.

Children under 13 may not create accounts.

12. Family Information

GenTree allows users to upload information about family members.

Users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right or appropriate permission to share information about living individuals.

All family trees are private and accessible only to invited users with appropriate permissions.

13. Future Features

GenTree may introduce additional features in the future, including document recognition or photo processing tools.

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect such features.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be communicated through the website or by email.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

GenTree
Belgium
hello@gen-tree.app