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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Shajara Nama exists to preserve family history while protecting the people in it. This policy explains what information we collect, how it's classified, who can see it, and how it's kept secure.

Three levels of visibility

Every piece of information in a family profile falls into one of three levels, so history stays accessible while living members stay protected.

Public

  • Full name and profile photo
  • Parent, spouse, and children names
  • Birth year and death year
  • Family branch and biography
  • Family tree structure
  • Approved historical photos

Family-Only

  • Current country and city
  • Education and occupation details
  • Recent family photos
  • Contact preferences
  • Family announcements and event attendance

Private

  • Exact home address and phone numbers
  • National ID and passport numbers
  • GPS coordinates
  • Medical information
  • Private notes and login history

How we protect your data

  • Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt/Argon2).
  • All data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS.
  • Sensitive data at rest is encrypted in our database.
  • Every change to a profile is logged with an audit trail.
  • Deleted records are recoverable for 90 days before permanent removal.
  • Regular automated backups protect against data loss.

Your rights

Living family members can request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting a family administrator or reaching out through our contact form.

Questions?

If you have questions about this policy or how your family's data is handled, reach us at hello@shajaranama.com.