Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24 / 04 / 2026


1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Roots Archive (“Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information of users (“User”, “you”).

The Platform enables users to create and manage a family tree (roots archive) and connect with their family members.


2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following information:

2.1 Mandatory Information
  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth (DOB)
2.2 one of these
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
2.3 Family Member Information Added by Users

Users may add details of their family members, including:

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Relationship (father, mother, etc.)
  • Status (alive/deceased)
  • Date of Death (DoD), if applicable
  • Health/Disease information (if voluntarily provided)

3. USER CONSENT

By using this Platform, you expressly agree that:

  • You are voluntarily providing your own data and/or data of your family members
  • You have obtained necessary consent from such individuals before adding their information
  • All information submitted is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

4. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

We collect and use data for:

  • Creating and maintaining family trees
  • Enabling connections between family members
  • Sending notifications (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries, remembrance days)
  • Improving user experience

5. DATA ACCESS & VISIBILITY

  • Your data is strictly private and visible only to your connected family members
  • No data is publicly visible to external users
  • A user can connect with another user only after mutual acceptance of request
  • No third party can access your family data without authorization

6. DATA SHARING POLICY

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third party.

Data may only be shared:

  • With your connected family members within the Platform
  • When required by law or government authorities

7. SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Platform may store sensitive data such as:

  • Health/Disease information
  • Death records

Such information is:

  • Completely optional
  • Provided voluntarily by users
  • Shared only within the user’s family network

We do not verify the accuracy of such information.


8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Data breaches

However, no digital platform can guarantee 100% security.


9. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Required for providing services

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.


10. USER RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Edit/update information
  • Delete your account
  • Withdraw consent

11. CHILDREN’S DATA

If you add details of minors (children), you confirm that:

  • You are their parent/guardian or authorized person
  • You have the right to share such information

12. MODIFICATIONS TO POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


13. CONTACT US

For any queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 Email: info@rootsarchive.com
📞 Phone: +91 9953612444


14. ACCEPTANCE

By using this Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.