Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for CloseNotary

Effective Date: February 1, 2024

CloseNotary ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.closenotary.com (the "Site"), use our services, or interact with us in other ways. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes data such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you provide when you register on our Site, sign up for newsletters, or use our services.
   
• Usage Data: We may collect information on how you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site. This helps us improve the functionality and performance of the Site.
   
• Payment Information: When you make a payment, we may collect payment details such as credit card information or other payment methods you use. This information is processed securely via our third-party payment processors.
   

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide you with services, such as notary services, scheduling, and document processing.
   
• To communicate with you about your account, services, or transactions.
   
• To improve, personalize, and analyze the user experience on our Site.
   
• To process payments and fulfill transaction requests.
   
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
   
• To send marketing communications and promotional offers (if you have consented to receive such communications).
   

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following parties for the purposes described in this policy:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting business, or servicing you (such as payment processors, customer service tools, and marketing partners). These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
   
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.
   
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
   

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our Site and to personalize your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and optimize our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to request corrections if the data is inaccurate or incomplete.
   
• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as when the data is necessary for compliance with legal obligations).
   
• Opt-Out of Marketing: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.
   

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by CloseNotary. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

CloseNotary
kevin@closenotary.com
814-432-8130