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At The African Kinship Reunion (TAKiR), we are committed to being a responsible steward of your Personal Information. We handle your data with the utmost care and secure it using a combination of administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. This Privacy Statement clearly outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you interact with our website as a user or participate in our research project. Our goal is to maintain transparency and build trust with our users and participants by adhering to stringent privacy practices.
Our project is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with documented African ancestry, African Americans, and other members of the African diaspora. We welcome participants who have taken DNA tests with companies like AncestryDNA or 23andMe, as well as those who have not yet explored their genetic heritage.
There are three main avenues for participation in the TAKiR project:
Transparency: We are dedicated to being open and transparent about the Personal Information we collect and process. We will clearly communicate what data we gather, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
Simplicity: We strive to explain our privacy practices in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Our goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your Personal Information.
Control: You are in control of the Personal Information you provide to us, including your genetic data. We will respect your decisions regarding how your data is used, shared, and retained, and provide you with the tools to manage your preferences.