Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Statement

NotaryPublic-209 is committed to protecting individuals' privacy rights as outlined in Article 1 of the California Constitution, the Information Practices Act of 1977, and other applicable state and federal laws.

Our policy is to limit the collection and safeguard the privacy of personal information collected or maintained by NotaryPublic-209. Our information management practices comply with the Information Practices Act (Civil Code Sections 1798 et seq.), the Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250 et seq.), Government Code Sections 11015.5 and 11019.9, and other relevant privacy laws.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

• We collect personal information only as permitted by law and only when necessary to fulfill NotaryPublic-209's lawful purposes. For example, we may need an individual’s name, address, telephone number, and Social Security number to verify identity before issuing a Notary Commission.

• Personal information includes but is not limited to name, Social Security number, physical description, home address, phone number, education, financial matters, and employment history.

• We collect email addresses to fulfill subscription requests. Subscribers receive newsletters and other materials they have opted into and may unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell or share email addresses with third parties.

• We do not collect home, business, or account information from website visitors unless voluntarily provided.

• Some information is automatically collected when visiting our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, visit date and time, and pages viewed.

Website Analytics and Cookies

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website interactions and improve user experience. Users can opt out by downloading Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

• Cookies: We use session cookies to enhance website functionality. These cookies do not contain personal or confidential information and are only used to monitor website activity.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

• Personal information is used only for specified purposes or as consistent with those purposes unless consent is given or disclosure is required by law.

• We implement security measures to protect collected information from loss, unauthorized access, and illegal use or disclosure. Information is encrypted during transmission and stored securely.

• Access to personal data is limited to authorized NotaryPublic-209 personnel, and confidential information is destroyed per our records retention schedule.

E-Updates Information

• Email addresses collected for subscription requests are used solely for sending requested materials. Subscribers may unsubscribe anytime, and email addresses are never sold or shared with third parties.

Protecting Your Privacy

• Users should regularly update their browsers and operating systems to maintain security.

External Website Links

• Our website may include links to external websites for convenience. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites, as NotaryPublic-209 has no control over their policies or practices.

Policy Updates

• This Privacy Policy reflects NotaryPublic-209’s current business practices and may be updated without notice.

For any questions or further information regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at agent@notarypublic-209.com.