Last updated: November 17, 2025
DNAmosaic is a free hobby project created by a retired genealogist to help people understand and estimate DNA relationships. Everything is 100% anonymous and private.
Here are our Frequently Asked Questions.
Here are our Frequently Asked Questions.
What is DNAmosaic?
DNAmosaic is a tool that helps you estimate how you are related to your DNA matches. You can either simply get an estimate, or by submitting a 'proven' match, get an estimation and help the system provide more accurate estimations in the future.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. No raw DNA or surnames are collected. All data is anonymized. Your information is never shared, sold, or used for any purpose other than improving estimations for the community.
Do I have to submit my match's DNA data to get estimates?
Yes — the tool generates relationship estimates only after you submit details of at least one of your DNA matches.
What information is collected?
All estimations are calculated to the registered user. To register we require First Name, Age Range (30's, 40's etc:) Sex, General population (eg: European) Community type (eg: Close Community) Optional: email
For your DNA Match we require Firrst Name (optional), Total Cm's, Longest Segment (optional), No. of Segments, Testing Company, Match Sex (optional) Match Age (optional) Which side Mat/Pat (optional) Proof Method, Additional Details (optional - to help improve estimations) Nothing personal is ever shared.
For your DNA Match we require Firrst Name (optional), Total Cm's, Longest Segment (optional), No. of Segments, Testing Company, Match Sex (optional) Match Age (optional) Which side Mat/Pat (optional) Proof Method, Additional Details (optional - to help improve estimations) Nothing personal is ever shared.
Why do you collect ethnicity or age?
These details help improve estimation accuracy by showing patterns in different populations or generations. They are completely optional and anonymized — no one can ever identify you.
Can I use the tool without submitting anything?
Yes! You can browse and explore the tool freely. However, you will not see relationship estimates until you provide at least one confirmed match.
How will I receive updates?
If you provide an email, occasional updates about improvements will be sent. Every email includes an easy unsubscribe link.
Who else can see my data?
Nobody. Your data is fully private, anonymized, and stored only to improve estimations.
How long is my data kept?
Data is stored indefinitely to continue improving estimates. Everything is anonymous and cannot identify you personally.
Who built this tool?
DNAmosaic was built by a retired hobby genealogist who wanted a simple way to make sense of his DNA matches. This is a non-commercial, community-friendly project.