Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Wakahina ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What We Collect

• Account information — your name and email address when you register.
• Contributed content — surnames, clan praises, and family tree data you submit.
• Usage data — pages visited, search queries, and general interaction with the site.
• Device information — browser type and approximate location (country level) for analytics.

How We Use It

• To operate and improve the Wakahina platform.
• To display your contributed content to the community.
• To send you account-related notifications (no marketing without consent).
• To understand how the community uses the platform so we can serve it better.

Family Tree Data

Your family tree is private by default. Only you can see it unless you explicitly generate a share link. Share links expire after 30 days. We do not share your family tree data with third parties.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share it with advertisers. Wakahina products are ad-free. Content you contribute to the surname and clan library is community-visible by design — that is the purpose of the platform.

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us.

Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you signed in. We use no third-party advertising cookies.

Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Withdraw consent for any optional data use.

Contact

For any privacy questions or data requests, contact us at the contact page.