Data Policy

At YDNA-Warehouse.org, we believe that genetic information can be a powerful tool for genealogical research and anthropological applications. To ensure that this information is used responsibly, we have created this data policy to protect your privacy while still allowing us to analyze and share your data.

What We Collect

We collect personal data, including Y-DNA data from your genetic test results, when you submit your data to our website. This data will be used for research purposes, including but not limited to:

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to analyze and share it with other researchers and projects. We may also combine your data with public domain sources, such as Y-STR and genealogical records.

Your Rights

So that the Warehouse can fulfil its role as a storage and comparison database, your submitted data will be retained in perpetuity. You have the right to request that your data be removed from our analysis at any time. However, since we release a reduced set of anonymized and aggregated data into the public domain, we cannot guarantee these data are removed from external sites once the kit has been analyzed. (*Data is anonymized by your submitted kit number, but can be linked to your personal details if you have announced this elsewhere.)

Cookies and Third-Party Use

We use cookies to allow users to manage their testing data. We do not sell or share your data with third-party providers for commercial purposes. However, we may share your email address with specific partners or collaborators for the purpose of sending targeted communications related to your family history or genetic data.

Changes to the Policy

We reserve the right to make minor updates to this policy without prior notification, provided they do not infringe on your rights and privacy.

Data Ownership

You own all data submitted to our website. By submitting your data, you grant us a free license to use, analyze, and share it for research purposes.