Last updated: January 1, 2026. Effective date: January 1, 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains how RootsPath Research LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operator of rootspathdna.com, collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about users ("you") of this website in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable US privacy laws.
Information you provide directly: When you submit our contact or inquiry form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit through standard server logs and analytics tools.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
We use collected information to: respond to your inquiries and service requests; provide the genealogical research services you have engaged; improve the content and functionality of this website; comply with applicable laws and legal obligations; and prevent fraud and ensure website security.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use your information to send unsolicited marketing communications without your consent.
California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information: (a) the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell; (b) the right to delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions; (c) the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information; (d) the right to correct inaccurate personal information; (e) the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information; and (f) the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at [email protected] or at the address below. We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within 45 days as required by law.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including genealogy databases, government archives, and research resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
RootsPath Research LLC
1842 Heritage Lane Suite 305, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 555-0178