Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, request a notary appointment, or submit a form on our website, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Service address or location
• Type of documents to be notarized
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms that led you to our site
• Device type and operating system

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Schedule and confirm notary appointments
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send appointment confirmations and service-related communications
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations as a commissioned California notary service
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3 Notary Journal and Legal Records

As a commissioned California notary service, we are required by law to maintain a notary journal of all notarizations performed. This journal includes:

• Date and type of notarial act
• Document description
• Signer's name and signature
• Type of identification presented
• Notary fee charged

These records are maintained in compliance with California Government Code Section 8206 and may be subject to subpoena or court order. The notary journal is the property of the notary and is kept secure and confidential.

4 Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting business (e.g., email services, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Protection: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, customers, or others.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

5 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted through our website
• Secure storage of contact form submissions and appointment data
• Access controls limiting who can view customer information
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6 Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

As a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions required by law.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

7 Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google Maps for location services and Google Analytics for website analytics. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out.

8 Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or want to know what personal information we hold about you, please contact us: