The website for Margaret R. Fortier, Certified Genealogist® respects the privacy of visitors to the website and clients. Here are the ways we handle personal information. In general, we collect a minimum of personal data to protect your privacy. We only use personal information for the purpose for which it was collected.
- If you visit the website
Google Analytics is used to collect anonymized (non-identifiable) data about visitor behavior. This information is used to to track the popularity of certain features and to improve user experience. For more information, refer to Google’s privacy terms. In order to gather these statistics, Google Analytics uses cookies to track your use of this website. If you choose not to accept cookies by disabling cookies in your browser settings, website functionality may be affected, and your visit will not be tallied in the statistics. The information that Google Analytics collects has been configured so it cannot be traced to any specific persons. Only aggregated, anonymous data is used. This website is powered by WordPress. Learn how WordPress uses visitor data in its Privacy Policy. - If you use the contact form
If you use the contact form, you will be asked for your name and email address. These will only be used to contact you about that specific question or comment. We will not use or share your email address for other purposes. If your question could be referred to someone else, you will be given that person’s contact information so that you can make contact yourself. Your email will not be forwarded without your permission. - If you become a client
If you become a client, your name and city and state (or province) will be required for the contract. You will also be asked to provide identifying information about the family you are interested in having researched. Please only include information about deceased people as we do not research living people.
The website does not receive compensation for opinions on products or services. Should that change, sponsored content will be marked with the word “sponsored” or “ad” in the description, caption, label, and/or hashtag.
The website is not responsible for the content, terms of use, or privacy policies of other websites, including those linked on the website.
This Privacy Policy may change over time. It was last updated on 1 January 2020. Your use of the website constitutes your consent to the website’s Privacy Policy and any changes to the Privacy Policy after the above date. For questions related to this Privacy Policy, please send a message via the Contact form.