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What will you do with the information I provide in the surveys?

Find out how MyHeritage uses your survey answers for genetic research, how your data is protected, and what your research consent choices mean

Your survey answers are used solely for scientific research purposes. This research might be later published in peer-reviewed scientific publications. Your name, contact information and other personally identifiable information will always be removed to protect your privacy.

How your data is used depends on the research consent you provided when activating your DNA kit:

  • Research participation consent: Your answers (combined with your DNA results) are used by the MyHeritage Science Team for internal studies and scientific publications.

  • Individual Data Sharing consent (if you opted in): Your de-identified answers and genetic data may be shared with trusted academic and pharmaceutical partners to study human genetics and support the development of new therapies.

In all cases, personally identifiable information (such as name, email, contact details) is removed before your data is used or shared.

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