# Privacy Policy | NJ Notary **Effective Date:** January 1, 2024 **Last Updated:** January 1, 2024 NJ Notary ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website njnotary.net (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. --- ## 1. Information We Collect ### Information You Provide to Us We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you: - Fill out a contact form or appointment request - Send us an email or call us - Communicate with us about scheduling or services This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any details about the documents you need notarized. ### Information Collected Automatically When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including: - Your IP address - Browser type and version - Pages you visit on our Site - Time and date of your visit - Referring website address ### Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use this information to improve our Site and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. You can learn more about how Google uses data at [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). ### Cookies Our Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of our Site may not function properly without cookies. --- ## 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: - Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments - Provide notary services you have requested - Send appointment confirmations and reminders - Improve our website and user experience - Comply with legal obligations - Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. --- ## 3. How We Share Your Information We may share your personal information in limited circumstances: - **Service providers** – We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site or providing our services, such as scheduling software or email providers. These vendors are bound by confidentiality obligations. - **Legal requirements** – We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority. - **Business transfers** – If our business is sold or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes. --- ## 4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising We may display advertisements on our Site served by Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [https://www.google.com/settings/ads](https://www.google.com/settings/ads). For more information about how Google uses data for advertising, please visit [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads). --- ## 5. Data Security We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. --- ## 6. Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. --- ## 7. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to: - Access the personal information we hold about you - Request correction of inaccurate information - Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations) - Opt out of certain uses of your information To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. --- ## 8. Children's Privacy Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it. --- ## 9. Third-Party Links Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit. --- ## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. --- ## 11. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **NJ Notary** Northern New Jersey Website: njnotary.net --- *This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws including the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) and other relevant regulations.*