1. Overview

Sacramento Notary Co (“we,” “our,” “Company”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

This policy applies to information collected through sacramentonotaryco.com and in connection with our notary services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name and contact information (phone number, email address)
• Service location or address for mobile appointments
• Document type and appointment details
• Payment information (processed securely; we do not store card numbers)
• Communications sent to us via phone, email, or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type when visiting our website
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
• Device type and operating system

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or the contents of documents you bring for notarization. Our notary journal records are maintained per California law requirements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Schedule, confirm, and fulfill notary service appointments
• Communicate with you about your appointment or service request
• Process payments
• Comply with California notary law requirements (journal records, etc.)
• Improve our website and service operations
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service fulfillment: Escrow companies, title companies, or lenders who engaged us on your behalf and require confirmation of a completed signing
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Service providers: Website hosting, payment processing, and scheduling tools that operate under appropriate data agreements

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@sacramentonotaryco.com or (916) 856-7000. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. California Notary Public law requires us to retain notary journal records for a minimum of 10 years from the date of the last notarial act recorded in the journal.

Contact information and appointment records are retained for a reasonable period to support our service operations and are then deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymized data about page visits, browser type, and general location. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly as a result.

8. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Apostille San Francisco). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Sacramento Notary Co
Phone: (916) 856-7000
Email: info@sacramentonotaryco.com
Service area: Sacramento, CA and surrounding communities