Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
TurleyTree.org.uk is a private family history platform. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information we collect
- Genealogical data (names, dates, places, relationships, biographies, photographs, and documents) about both living and deceased individuals.
- Name and email address (for account creation).
- Family history data you enter (names, dates, relationships, notes, photos, documents).
- Login activity and usage data.
3. How we use and share your information
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Family tree information is only visible to registered users who have been approved by the site administrator. We take steps to protect the privacy of living individuals.
4. GDPR rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- Right to access — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification — correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your account and data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the site administrator via the contact page.
5. Cookie policy
We use cookies to improve your experience on TurleyTree:
- Essential cookies: required for login, session management, and basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: optional, used only to understand how the site is used. No personal identification data is shared with third parties.
- Preference cookies: remember your login state and display preferences.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. Cookie choices can also be set from the banner on first visit or via cookie settings.
6. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the family history service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
7. International transfers
Your data is stored on servers located in the United Kingdom. We do not transfer data outside the UK/EEA without appropriate safeguards.
8. Data security and breaches
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you and the ICO where required by law.
9. Your responsibilities
As this is a private family site, please respect the privacy of living relatives when adding information.
10. Special category: living individuals
We are committed to protecting the privacy of living people. Information about living individuals is limited or redacted for visitors who are not signed in. Full details are only available to approved family members. We encourage users to obtain consent before adding information about living relatives.
11. Contact us
For privacy questions or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact the site owner via Contact.
12. Copyright and data ownership
The compiled family tree, structure, and curated content on TurleyTree.org.uk are owned by the Turley family. While contributors retain rights to their individual uploads, the overall database and presentation are protected by copyright. No bulk export, scraping, or redistribution is permitted.