Cookie Policy

Updated on June 7, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the different types of cookies, how we use them when you visit our website https://www.geni.com and how you can control our use of cookies. In this Cookie Policy, terms such as "we", "our" or "us" refer to Geni.com as operated by MyHeritage Ltd., 3 Ariel Sharon Blvd., Or Yehuda 6037606, Israel.

What are cookies, and why does Geni use them?

Cookies are text files, containing small amounts of information, that are downloaded to your browsing device (such as a computer, mobile device or smartphone) when you visit some websites, including our website. Cookies help websites know if the browsing device has visited them previously and help improve the functionality of the services provided on the website. For example, every time you visit such a site you can be logged in automatically, and the website will remember your preferences. Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information (as defined in our Privacy Policy, located at https://www.geni.com/privacy), while others are not.

What are the different types of cookies?

Geni uses only "first-party cookies". First-party cookies are cookies that belong to Geni, whereas "third-party" cookies are cookies that another party would place on your browsing device through our website. Geni does not use third-party cookies.

In addition, Geni may use both "session cookies" and "persistent cookies". Session cookies are only stored on your device during a single browsing session to the site and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they are set to expire or until you or your browser delete the cookies.

For these purposes, Geni may use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Mandatory cookies, which enable the website to function and display properly and enables you to move around this site and use its features. They are also used to prevent security risks, set your privacy preferences, etc. Without these cookies, services that are necessary for you to be able to use our website, such as ensuring that you stay logged on or remembering what is in your shopping basket, cannot be provided.

How to manage your cookie preferences?

Because Geni uses only mandatory first-party cookies, there is nothing you need to configure to be safe from tracking cookies that would be found in third-party tools such as analytics and advertising.

Please note, that we provide some third-party services (such as Facebook login, and Facebook like buttons on our blog) that place their own cookies on your browser when you choose to use those functions. Such services can only be used if their cookies are not disabled. As a result, their specific cookies cannot be disabled by amending your settings.

How to manage cookies via your browser settings?

First-party cookies

You can use the browser that you are using to view the website to enable, disable or delete cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "Help", "Tools" or "Edit" settings). Please note that if you set your browser to disable cookies entirely you will not be able to access secure areas of this website and may experience some loss of function in the services we provide.

Many browser manufacturers provide helpful information about cookie management, including, but not limited to:

Will this Cookie Policy be amended?

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we decide to modify our Cookie Policy, we will issue an updated version of this Cookie Policy with an updated date legend, and if the changes are material, we will also notify our registered users via email or by other appropriate means. If you have any questions regarding Geni's policy on cookies, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@geni.com.