Why I will never upload GEDCOMs to Ancestry, FamilySearch, or any other online genealogy service

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I have extensive family history files on my computer, but I will never upload the GEDCOM to Ancestry or any other online service.
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[@SolasDesigns]

Yes, I've gone back to only on my computer. I'm in the middle of taking everything down.

[@terrydepp8611]

I so agree! I have never uploaded all my data to an online service. I will gladly share paper records. Makes me wonder if the DNA info is safe?😢😮

[@EasyGenie]

I worry about the safety of my DNA uploads too, particularly for 23andme which is on the ropes. If the company is sold I worry about the acquirer having no morals at all in terms of what they do with the data.

[@Rita-us6go]

@@EasyGenie Don't do any of these DNA kits. Most are processed in China. Also, police use them to do "familiar" searches when looking for DNA matches. These don't require warrants!

[@ffmedic1638]

What program do you use to keep and work on your tree, on your computer? What is the cost? I have a MAC.

[@EasyGenie]

I use Reunion for Mac. I don't like the interface, but it meets my needs for genealogy software including keeping my data private.