NotarySlot ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at notaryslot.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account or complete a booking.
- Notary credentials: Commission number, expiration date, state, and professional information provided by notaries who list their services.
- Booking details: Service type, appointment date and time, and address (for mobile services).
- Payment information: Billing details processed through Stripe. We do not store full card numbers - Stripe handles all payment data securely.
- Communications: Messages you send to us via email or support channels.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, search queries, booking interactions, and time spent on pages.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- Location data: ZIP code or approximate location when you perform a search.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate bookings between clients and notaries
- Process payments and send receipts
- Send appointment confirmations, reminders, and updates
- Verify notary credentials and maintain platform quality
- Respond to your support requests
- Improve our platform, detect fraud, and ensure security
- Send marketing emails (you may opt out at any time)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these circumstances:
- With notaries: When you book an appointment, we share your name, contact info, and appointment details with the notary you booked.
- With clients: When a client books, notaries see their name, contact info, and service details.
- Service providers: Stripe (payments), Brevo (email), Cloudflare (infrastructure). Each operates under their own privacy policies.
- Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active and for up to 3 years after your last transaction to comply with legal and tax obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting privacy@notaryslot.com.
5. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage on Cloudflare D1, and PCI-compliant payment processing via Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
To exercise these rights, email privacy@notaryslot.com.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and functional session cookies. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as expected.
8. Children's Privacy
NotarySlot is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of NotarySlot after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@notaryslot.com
- Website: notaryslot.com