British Ancestry
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
British Ancestry is a trading name of family historian Ross Kendall. I take your privacy as seriously as I take your family history. This policy explains how I (Ross Kendall) handle your personal information.
1. The Information I Collect
To research your family tree, I collect:
- Contact Details: Your name, email, and address so we can communicate.
- Research Data: Names, dates, and locations of your ancestors.
- Payment Information: Processed securely via [Insert Payment Method, e.g., Bank Transfer/Stripe]; I do not store your credit card details.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use this data strictly to:
- Perform the genealogical research you have commissioned.
- Provide you with the Family History Jump-start service or other research reports.
- Comply with UK tax and accounting laws.
3. The Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, I process your data because:
- Contract: I need it to fulfil the service you’ve paid for.
- Legitimate Interests: To maintain records of my research findings.
- Consent: If you choose to sign up for a newsletter (which you can withdraw at any time).
4. Who I Share Data With
I do not sell your data. I only share information when necessary to run my business, such as:
- Software Providers: Secure platforms used to build your family tree (e.g., Ancestry, FindMyPast & FamilySearch).
- Professional Experts: If I consult another specialist (only with your prior permission).
- Legal Authorities: If required by UK law (e.g., for HMRC tax purposes).
5. Data Retention
I keep your research files for 5 years after our project ends. This allows you to return for follow-up work without starting from scratch. You can request that I delete this data at any time.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Ask me to correct any mistakes.
- Request that I delete your personal data.
- Object to how your data is being used.
7. Contact Me
If you have any questions about your privacy, please contact:
Ross Kendall
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK