Century Diagnostics Ltd
Effective date: 2 September 2025
Who we are
Century Diagnostics Ltd (company no. 11538210) provides ancestry DNA testing services for personal and genealogical interest. We act as the data controller when you provide us with your personal information.
The information we collect
We may collect the following information when you use our services or website:
Contact details: name, email, phone number, postal address.
Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider, we do not store card details).
DNA samples (cheek swabs or saliva), processed only for ancestry testing.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Process your order and deliver the ancestry DNA service.
Communicate with you about your order.
Provide results for personal, genealogical use only.
Improve our website and services.
Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
DNA samples and genetic data
Your DNA sample is used only for ancestry testing by our accredited partner laboratory.
Samples are securely destroyed by the laboratory after analysis.
Genetic data is not shared or sold to third parties.
Results are provided solely for personal interest and are not intended for medical or legal use.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data under:
Contract: to provide the service you ordered.
Legal obligation: to meet UK laws (e.g. tax records).
Consent: for handling DNA samples.
How we share your information
We only share data with:
Our partner laboratory, to perform the ancestry DNA analysis.
Our payment processor (for secure transactions).
Regulators or law enforcement if legally required.
We do not sell your data.
Data retention
Contact and order details: kept for up to 6 years for tax and legal compliance.
DNA samples: destroyed by the lab after testing.
DNA results: stored securely and provided to you. You may request deletion at any time.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
Object to processing.
Request restriction of processing.
Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📮 Century Diagnostics Ltd, 14 Alexandria Rd, London, W13 0NR
Cookies
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Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact:
Century Diagnostics Ltd
📧 [email protected]
📮 14 Alexandria Rd, London, W13 0NR
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) at www.ico.org.uk
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