Reply from SelfDecodeJun 21, 2024
Hi Luc. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment and would like to address some of your concerns.
First, it's important to clarify that our Lifetime Access membership does not guarantee unlimited access to all features we release forever; it means you won't have recurring annual payments. Lifetime members still have access to all core features and reports, including 650+ DNA reports, the lab analyzer, recommendations feature, meal and action plan builder, lifestyle assessments, questionnaires, and more. This is what we always promised to our Lifetime subscribers.
Our price increases are not due to financial problems. In fact, we are continuously improving our service and adding innovative features, which require significant time and resources. Since you signed up in 2021, our service has evolved considerably. As costs rise globally, it's normal for companies to adjust their pricing. We never guaranteed that our service would remain at one cost or be all-inclusive indefinitely, as this is unrealistic.
We understand your frustration with the ancestry reports, and ask you to bear with us. This feature is still relatively new, and we are actively working on improvements. However, our primary focus is not on ancestry - it is on providing health-based actionable recommendations by analyzing your DNA, labs, and lifestyle. The ancestry feature was added as an additional, fun benefit for our users.
Regarding our privacy policy, we take your data security very seriously. We do not share your genetic information with third parties. Your DNA file is always downloadable from your account, and we do not withhold your data in any way. The statements you mentioned, such as "you'll get the data over our cold, dead bodies" or "yeah we might share your genetic information," are not reflective of our policies.
I've reviewed our email history, and our Customer Support team has always aimed to be kind and supportive, addressing your questions and concerns promptly. It's disheartening to see this review, especially since you seem to use our service regularly.
We hope you understand our reasoning for the changes and improvements we’ve made. If you are still unsatisfied with the service, we respect your decision to discontinue its use. However, we are always here to assist you and improve your experience in any way we can.
Thank you again for your feedback.