Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

I value the privacy of my readers and the individuals featured in my genealogical research. This policy outlines what data is collected when you visit this blog and how it is used.

1. Data Collected Automatically

This site is hosted on Google’s Blogger platform. Be aware that Google uses cookies and other technologies to analyze overall traffic and visitor behavior to this site. I do not personally track or analyze individual visitor data, but Google’s automated tools provide aggregated statistics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. Comments and Direct Communication

• Comments: If you submit a comment, it will be publicly visible on the site. Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as home addresses, phone numbers, or private email addresses) in your comments.
• Direct Contact: If you contact me via email or through the blog, I will use your information only to respond to your specific inquiry. Your contact information will not be added to any mailing lists or shared with third parties without your explicit permission.
• Follow by Email: Subscription services are administered by follow.it. Please refer to their privacy policy regarding how they manage your email subscription data.

3. Genealogical Privacy and Living Individuals

My research focuses on family history, including the Olsen, Summers/Soltis, Gillen, Hillenbrand, Bagby, Davidson, Voorhees, and Rogers lineages.

• Protection of the Living: I am committed to respecting the privacy of living individuals. I strive to avoid publishing detailed personal identifiers, living photographs, or private contact information of living people without their consent.
• Request for Removal: If you believe that your personal information or the information of a relative has been shared on this site in a way that violates your privacy, please contact me immediately at edogenealogy at mail.com. I will review your request and, if appropriate, redact or remove the content.

4. Third-Party Links and Content

This blog contains links to external websites, including genealogical databases, historical archives, and research partners. Please be aware that these sites have their own privacy policies. Once you click a link and leave my blog, my privacy policy no longer applies. I encourage you to review the policies of those external sites.

5. Content Accuracy

Genealogical research involves the interpretation of historical records and documents which may contain errors. While I strive for accuracy, the information presented here is for research and educational purposes. I encourage readers to verify information against original source records whenever possible.

6. Updates to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in how I manage the blog or to comply with new regulations. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.