How is Vanshaval different from Ancestry.com?

Ancestry was designed for Western nuclear families. It has no concept of maternal roots, in-laws' families, or Indian kinship networks. Vanshaval was built from the ground up for the way Indian families actually connect.

Is my family's data safe with Vanshaval?

Private by default. No family tree appears in any public search. Photos are stored in a version-controlled private archive. Login is secured via Firebase Auth.

Can NRI family members access Vanshaval from abroad?

Yes. Your plan is linked to your email address, not your location. The platform is accessible from anywhere in the world.

What happens if I stop paying?

Your family's data is never deleted. Trees beyond your Free plan limit become read-only — you can still view and share them.

Can a 70-year-old use Vanshaval?

Yes. Vanshaval runs in any modern browser — no app download, no installation required. It is designed for family members of all ages.

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