Is my DNA sample anonymous?

Yes. Your DNA sample is handled anonymously.

For your privacy and security, DNA kits are never labeled with your name or personal identifying information. Instead, each kit is assigned a unique barcode that allows us to match your sample to your SelfDecode account.

That barcode is:

• Used solely to connect your sample to your account
• Encrypted within our system
• Accessible only through SelfDecode’s secure internal database

This means your DNA sample is identified by a code — not by your identity — and cannot be traced back to you by name.