Last updated: October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Italian Roots Research (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make use of our website italianrootsresearch.com and its related services.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
Name: Eleonora Lesina
Business Name: Italian Roots Research
Email: [your professional email, e.g. info@italianrootsresearch.com]
Location: Milan, Italy
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Country of residence
- Any genealogical information voluntarily provided for research purposes
- Information collected through contact forms or email correspondence
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (for website analytics)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary for genealogical or historical research explicitly requested by you.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is processed exclusively for:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing genealogical services
- Preparing quotes, research reports, and invoices
- Sending updates or relevant information about ongoing projects
- Internal record keeping and service improvement
- Fulfilling legal or administrative obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR)
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual request (Article 6.1.b)
- Legal obligations (Article 6.1.c)
- Legitimate interests related to the provision of professional genealogical services (Article 6.1.f)
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site performance via Google Analytics or similar tools.
You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (link to be added once page is published).
8. Sharing of Data
Your personal information may be shared with:
- Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email) operating under confidentiality agreements
- Public institutions (e.g. archives, parishes, or municipalities) only when necessary for genealogical research requested by you
No data is transferred outside the EU unless adequate safeguards are in place.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact: info@italianrootsresearch.com
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other relevant sites (e.g. Fiverr, Antenati, FamilySearch).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page with the “last updated” date.
12. Contact Information
For any questions or to request access to your personal data:
Italian Roots Research
Attn: Eleonora Lesina
Email: info@italianrootsresearch.com
Website: https://www.italianrootsresearch.com
Milan, Italy
