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MyHeritage Privacy Insights

Updated Nov 18, 2024

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Summary

MyHeritage is a genealogy and DNA testing service that collects extensive user data for family history research, DNA matching, and personalized services. The platform offers tools for building family trees, exploring historical records, and analyzing genetic heritage.

Safety Concerns

  • Extensive personal data collection
  • Sharing of online personal identifiers with third parties
  • Potential privacy risks associated with genetic and genealogical data

Third Party Sharing

MyHeritage shares data with service providers, business partners, and potentially advertising networks.

Data Collection

MyHeritage collects comprehensive user data including personal identifiers, account information, device information, and genealogical data.

Personal Identifiers

Device fingerprints, MAC addresses, advertising identifiers, click IDs, IP addresses

Account Information

Name, email, birth year, gender

Device Information

Browser type, device characteristics

Genealogical Data

Family tree information, historical records, DNA test results

Opt-Out Options

Manage Cookie Preferences

  1. 1Click 'Cookie info' or 'Your Privacy Choices' link
  2. 2Navigate to 'Settings' - 'Privacy'
  3. 3Adjust third-party tracking settings

Browser-level Cookie Management

  1. 1Adjust browser settings to block or notify about cookies
  2. 2Visit browser-specific cookie management instructions