Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 12, 2026
Information We Collect
Family History and Genealogical Information
Depending on how you interact with 95 Counties, we may collect information such as:
Information you provide to us
This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, family history information, volunteer information, event registration information, and other information you voluntarily provide through forms, email, applications, surveys, or other communications.
Donation and payment information
If you make a donation or payment through our website, payment information may be collected and processed by the third party payment provider used for that transaction. 95 Counties does not intentionally store complete credit card numbers or financial account information on our website.
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This may include your browser type, device information, general geographic information, pages visited, and information about how you interact with our website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
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Respond to questions and requests
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Provide genealogy, historical research, preservation, educational, and community resources
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Process donations and other transactions
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Register participants for events and programs
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Communicate with volunteers, descendants, partners, and supporters
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Send newsletters, updates, and information about 95 Counties when you have chosen to receive them
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Improve our website, programs, and services
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Document and evaluate the impact of our work
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Maintain the security and functionality of our website
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Comply with applicable legal requirements
95 Counties is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, support our work, or communicate with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Because genealogy and ancestral research are central to the work of 95 Counties, individuals may voluntarily provide information about themselves, their families, and their ancestors.
We treat information shared with us for genealogical or historical research with care and respect. We will use such information for the purposes communicated to the individual and in accordance with any applicable project agreements, confidentiality requirements, or permissions.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a public website form unless specifically requested by 95 Counties through an appropriate and secure process.
How We Share Information
95 Counties does not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website, process donations or registrations, communicate with supporters, provide services, or otherwise carry out our organizational activities.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of 95 Counties, our community, or others.
Where appropriate, we will seek permission before publicly sharing personal stories, photographs, genealogical information, or other identifying information about individuals.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, understand website traffic, remember preferences, and improve the user experience.
We may use third party services, such as website analytics, email marketing, event registration, donation, or social media tools, that may collect information about your interaction with our website.
You may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality
Email Communications
If you sign up to receive communications from 95 Counties, we may use your email address to send newsletters, announcements, events, volunteer opportunities, organizational updates, and information about our work.
You may unsubscribe from nonessential email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Third Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties. These websites have their own privacy policies and practices. 95 Counties is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and address the situation.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information entrusted to us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information we maintain about you.
You may also contact us regarding questions about how your information is collected or used.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, programs, services, or legal obligations change.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how 95 Counties handles personal information, please contact us:
95 Counties
Email: hello@95Counties.com
Website: www.95Counties.com