Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07/16/2024
At Leading Notary Services LLC , we respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, services, or interact with us. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information from users who interact with our website or utilize our notarial services. The types of information we may collect include:
a) Personal Information
Identity Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, government-issued ID information, and signature.
Transaction Information: Details about the services you request, documents you submit for notarization, and payment information (if applicable).
Communication Information: Correspondence with us via email, phone, or chat.
b) Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the website).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing Notarial Services: To process and verify your notarial requests, complete transactions, and ensure legal compliance.
Communications: To communicate with you about your requests, confirmations, reminders, or any changes to our services.
Customer Support: To provide support and respond to your inquiries, feedback, and concerns.
Improvement of Services: To improve our website, services, and user experience based on feedback and usage data.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect the personal information you provide to us. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information) during transmission.
Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data, but we strive to protect it to the best of our abilities.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., payment processors, identity verification services). These providers are obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or government investigation.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred to another organization.
5. Your Rights and Choices
As a Texas resident, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:
Access and Correction: You may request to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the "unsubscribe" instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior to improve our website and services. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Retention of Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Leading Notary Services LLC
17350 State Hwy 249, ste 220 Houston, Tx 77064
lns@leadingnotaries.com
737-346-9795