Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Overview

Animal Ancestry ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how it is used. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly — such as your name, email, and animal DNA sample details — as well as data collected automatically including your device type, browser, and pages visited.

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. DNA sample data is stored securely and is never sold. Access is limited to authorized personnel and the account owner.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us through our Contact page.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Visit our Contact page.

Pet DNA InsightsEducational resources

Order a DNA Sample Kit

Start your animal’s genetic profile by ordering a trusted lab-grade DNA sample kit and mailing back your sample for analysis.

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Health & Wellness Markers

DNA results reveal breed-specific health markers — screens for pathogens, carrier genes, and risk indicators that keep your animal safe.

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Breed Composition Insights

Understand your animal’s exact genetic breed breakdown, which drives everything from diet optimization to behavioral expectations.

Learn About Breed Analysis

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Recommended ReadingInformative books on genetics, evolution & animal ancestry

The Ancestor's Tale

Richard Dawkins

A pilgrimage back through evolution, uniting humans and animals in one shared tree of life.

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Your Inner Fish

Neil Shubin

How the human body — and every mammal — still carries the blueprint of ancient fish and reptiles.

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The Song of the Dodo

David Quammen

Island biogeography and the deep science of how species branch, diverge, and disappear.

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The Violinist's Thumb

Sam Kean

A lively history of DNA — how decoding the genome rewrote our understanding of every living thing.

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The Gene: An Intimate History

Siddhartha Mukherjee

The sweeping story of heredity, from Mendel’s peas to modern genomics that now reads our pets.

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Dog Sense

John Bradshaw

What science actually says about how dogs think, feel, and became humanity’s oldest companion.

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Cat Sense

John Bradshaw

How a wild predator became our housecat — and why feline instincts still rule the modern home.

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The Genius of Dogs

Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods

The cognitive science of canine intelligence, breeding, and what DNA reveals about dog minds.

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Inside of a Dog

Alexandra Horowitz

A dog’s-eye view of the world, grounded in biology, perception, and ancestry.

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Mammals: A Very Short Introduction

T. S. Kemp

A concise, expert guide to the 200-million-year story of the mammals — including your pet.

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The Rise and Fall of the Mammals

Steve Brusatte

The new fossil-and-DNA history of the mammals that came to rule the Earth after the dinosaurs.

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Genome: The Autobiography of a Species

Matt Ridley

A chapter-by-chapter tour of the genome that makes every animal — and us — who we are.

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