Spotify offers users personalized playlists based on their DNA – but there is a problem

From Top Charts to #ThrowbackThursday, Spotify offers a wide range of playlists from which users can choose.

But the music streaming site now offers users the option of having a custom playlist, based on their DNA.

Spotify has partnered with AncestryDNA to create personalized playlists based on users' genetic makeup.

To get a personalized playlist, you need to order a AncestryDNA kit, which costs £ 99.

Your results will include a breakdown of your ethnicity – and on that basis, a reading list will be created.

For example, if your DNA reveals that you have German and Korean heritage, your playlist may include a mix of English and Korean songs, including Dizzee Rascal's Bonkers and PRISTIN's Get It.

However, there is a catch.

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Questions have already been raised about the safety of your DNA once it has been sent to AncestryDNA.

Last year, a survey conducted by ThinkProgress revealed that, according to Ancestry's terms of service, the firm claims a "perpetual, royalty-free worldwide license" that could be used against

So, you might want to be wary of sending your DNA!