Privacy Notice: Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Legacy Family Tree Webinars is a genealogy and DNA testing education platform owned by MyHeritage Ltd. This notice describes how we process your information when you visit familytreewebinars.com, use our Services, or contact us.

1. Data Collection & Third-Party Controllers

We collect personal data you provide directly, such as your name, email, country, billing info, and webinar interactions (polls/Q&A). Technical data is also collected via cookies for functionality and security.

  • Speakers & Partners: We may collect photos, resumes, and professional details you share.
  • Live Webinars: These are hosted via GoToWebinar. For live attendance, they act as the data controller; their privacy information is available on their website.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so:

  • Contractual Obligation: To provide the Service, memberships, and support.
  • Legal Obligation: To fulfill regulatory requirements.
  • Consent: Where required by law (e.g., certain marketing).
  • Legitimate Interest: Where processing does not put your rights or freedoms at risk.

3. How We Use & Share Your Data

We use your data to provide services, process payments, and send newsletters or marketing (which you may opt-out of at any time).

  • Service Providers: We share data with vendors for mailing and support; they are not authorized to use your data for any other purpose.
  • Legal & Business: Data may be disclosed to prevent fraud, comply with law, or in connection with a business acquisition.
  • International Transfers: Data may be stored outside the EU. We rely on EU Commission standard contractual clauses to ensure an adequate level of protection.

4. Retention & Security

  • Retention: Data is kept only as long as necessary for the original purpose, legal compliance, or exercise of legal rights. If stored for an extended mandatory period, processing is strictly limited.
  • Security: We maintain reasonable security, though no program is perfect and all risks cannot be eliminated.
  • User Responsibility: You must keep your password confidential and are advised not to reuse it on other services.
  • Minors: We do not offer services to or knowingly collect data from individuals under age 18.

5. Your Rights & Appeals

Subject to local laws, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Know/Access: Confirm processing and receive a portable copy of your data.
  • Right to Delete/Correct: Request deletion or fix inaccuracies.

Requests: Email support@legacyfamilytree.com. We usually provide information free of charge, but may charge a reasonable fee for administrative costs in certain situations. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to appeal or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

6. California Resident Rights

  • Categories Collected: In the last 12 months, we collected identifiers, payment info, commercial info, internet activity, and professional info.
  • No Sale of Data: We do not sell your data or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services or change prices if you exercise your privacy rights.

7. Policy Updates

We may modify this notice at any time. Changes become effective when we post the revised notice on the Website. Please check the “Last Updated” date at the top.

Questions? Contact us at support@legacyfamilytree.com.

Privacy Policy - Legacy Family Tree Webinars