A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that analyzes saliva samples to provide users with ancestry information and health-related genetic reports. The company collects highly sensitive genetic and personal health data, making their privacy policies particularly important for understanding how this irreversible biometric information is stored, shared, and potentially used for research purposes. Their terms of service govern user rights regarding genetic data ownership and deletion, which have significant long-term implications for consumers.
Higher = more protective of you, the user/customer — a deliberately user-protective lens, not a universal “good vs bad” score. Computed algorithmically from 23andMe’s cited governance stances; no dimension we haven’t confidently read is ever counted against the score. Free, reproducible, and never purchasable.
The 'solely and exclusively' qualifier eliminates any other remedy — such as additional reprocessing — after two failed attempts, capping the user's recourse at a partial refund.
This representation restricts sample submission to three defined categories of authorization, barring submission of samples on behalf of others without legal authority.
The minimum age requirement establishes that minors may not independently agree to the Terms or use the Services.
The clause discloses that data analysis conducted by 23andMe may result in commercial arrangements involving third parties, which is a material data-sharing consideration.
The 'only' qualifier restricts all other uses of 23andMe's Genetic Information, which has direct bearing on how users may lawfully apply their results.
This document explains how 23andMe handles your personal and genetic data across its websites, app, and services. You control whether your biological sample is stored and whether you participate in …
These Terms set the rules for using 23andMe's Services: you must be at least 18, you cannot be an insurance company or employer, and you can only submit your own …
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23andMe has made 0 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.
ConductAtlas has classified 30 provisions across 23andMe's tracked documents.
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