Last updated: 5 September 2024

At Dana Leeds Genealogy, LLC (including www.danaleeds.com), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address when you sign up for newsletters, freebies, or other content.
• Payment information (processed through PayPal and subject to their terms and conditions) if you purchase a product or service. None of the information provided for payment is ever saved by us.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: By subscribing to our newsletters or marketing communications, you give your consent for us to use your data for these purposes.
• Contractual necessity: If you make a purchase, we process your information to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., providing a service or product).
• Legitimate interests: We may process your data for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services or preventing fraud.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters, freebies, and updates about our content (e.g., blog posts, YouTube videos, upcoming presentations, etc.).
• Provide customer service, including handling any requests or issues.
• Market future products like handouts, courses, or other resources.
• Analyze and improve our services and user experience.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it promptly from our systems, except where we are legally required to retain certain information.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
• Data Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drleeds@sbcglobal.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies on our website (through platforms like, but not limited to, WordPress and Flodesk) to:

• Enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences.
• Track website usage and optimize our content.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more information about the specific cookies we use and their purposes, please see our Cookie Policy [link to separate Cookie Policy].

7. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Any payment information is processed securely through PayPal, and we use Flodesk for secure email communication. However, please understand that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure so use your own discretion.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as Flodesk and PayPal, which may process your data in the United States. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data has been misused, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Data Protection Authority in your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

• Dana Leeds
• Email: drleeds@sbcglobal.net
• Address: 1988 E 45th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105