Last updated: June 2026
Who We Are
The Social Genealogist is a Canadian-based website focused on genealogy, family history, ancestral travel, local history, and historical storytelling.
Website address: thesocialgenealogist.com
Information We Collect
Most areas of this website can be viewed without providing personal information.
Limited information may be collected if you:
- contact us through a contact form,
- subscribe to a newsletter,
- or interact with the website through analytics or cookies.
The information collected may include:
- your name,
- email address,
- IP address,
- browser or device information,
- and general website usage data.
We do not offer user accounts, memberships, or e-commerce services on this website.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve website functionality and understand visitor activity.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and measure website performance.
Cookies may be used for:
- analytics,
- performance monitoring,
- embedded content,
- and general website functionality.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Analytics
This website may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the site.
Analytics information is generally anonymous and may include:
- pages visited,
- time spent on the site,
- device type,
- approximate geographic region,
- and referral sources.
This information helps improve content and user experience.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages or articles on this site may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos,
- maps,
- social media posts,
- images,
- or other external media.
Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
Email Communications
If you choose to contact the site directly or subscribe to future communications, your email address may be stored for communication purposes.
You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Information Is Protected
Reasonable measures are taken to help protect information submitted through this website.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Third-Party Services
This website may use trusted third-party tools or plugins for website hosting, analytics, spam prevention, email delivery, security, or functionality.
These services may process limited technical information as part of normal website operations.
Your Rights
If you are located in Canada, you may request access to personal information held about you or request corrections where appropriate, subject to applicable laws.
You may also request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact: hello@thesocialgenealogist.com
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect website changes, legal requirements, or new services.
The updated version will always appear on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:
The Social Genealogist
hello@thesocialgenealogist.com