Privacy policy
Purpose of processing
This website processes personal data for the purpose of historical and genealogical research.
Lawful basis
Processing of personal data on this website is based on legitimate interest in historical and genealogical research. This is recognized as historical research under data protection law, and certain rights — including the right to erasure and the right to object — may be limited where exercising those rights would render the research impossible or seriously impair it.
Data collected
We collect names, dates, places, family relationships, and other genealogical information. Much of this data is derived from public records such as registers of births, marriages, and deaths. For registered users, we also store email addresses and login credentials.
Sources of data
Genealogical data on this website is typically obtained from publicly accessible sources, including civil registration records, church records, census returns, published directories, gravestones, and contributions from family members. The data subjects may not have provided this data themselves.
Cookies
This website uses essential cookies for login sessions and to remember your preferences. These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent.
Tracking and analytics
This website uses third-party services to understand visitor behavior. These services may use cookies or similar tracking technology.
Third-party services
This website uses external services to provide mapping and location features. When you view a map, your browser connects directly to these services, which may receive your IP address and other request data.
Map provider
Your browser loads the maps directly from these servers and sends your IP address to them. This happens only when you open a page containing a map, and only to the server of the map provider that is currently selected.
| Service | Operator / Privacy policy | Country | Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esri/ArcGIS | Esri Inc. | US | server.arcgisonline.com |
| OpenStreetMap™ | OpenStreetMap Foundation | GB | tile.openstreetmap.org |
| OpenStreetMap™ | FOSSGIS e.V. | DE | tile.openstreetmap.de |
| OpenStreetMap™ | OpenStreetMap France | FR | {s}.tile.openstreetmap.fr |
Right of access and data portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. This data can be provided in a machine-readable format (GEDCOM).
Right to correction
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
Right to erasure, objection, and restriction
You may request that we delete, restrict, or cease processing your personal data. However, where data is processed for historical research purposes or was obtained from publicly accessible sources, these rights may be limited where compliance would render the research impossible or seriously impair it.
Do not sell or share
We do not sell or share your personal information.
Data controller
The person responsible for this website and for the processing of your personal data is:
- Frank Warius
- frank@warius.de
Data retention
Genealogical data is retained indefinitely, as the purpose of this website is to preserve historical and family-history research. User account data is retained for as long as the account is active.
International transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data during such transfers.
Breach notification
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, the affected individuals.