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Profile information is not private by default; it is exposed to the broader Ancestry user base.
The updated policy introduces new data collection and processing practices. Ancestry now explicitly discloses that it collects information from interactions with AI-powered support assistants, in addition to human communications. The policy adds a new photo face-grouping feature that creates abstract numerical representations of images to organize your photo gallery, available with your express consent; Ancestry states it does not retain these representations. The policy also adds SMS messaging as a communication channel, available if you expressly opt in. You can decline the face-grouping feature and SMS messaging by not providing express consent.
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"Your Ancestry user profile information is visible to other users (defined in our Terms and Conditions), so consider limiting this information and using a username that is different from your real name to protect your privacy.Excerpt from Ancestry's Privacy Statement
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Profile information is not private by default; it is exposed to the broader Ancestry user base.
Other Ancestry users can see the information in your profile.
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