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Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy Legal Disclaimer
The information contained in this Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and describes how BD Notary Solutions generally collects, uses, protects, and may disclose personal information.
This Privacy Policy is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. Privacy laws and regulations may vary depending on your location, the nature of the information collected, and the services provided.
While BD Notary Solutions makes reasonable efforts to keep this Privacy Policy accurate and current, we do not guarantee that it addresses every legal requirement applicable to every individual or situation.
BD Notary Solutions may update or modify this Privacy Policy as our business practices, website features, third-party services, or applicable laws change. The most current version will be posted on this website with the applicable effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, we recommend consulting a qualified legal professional or contacting BD Notary Solutions using the contact information provided on this website.
At BD Notary Solutions, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website or requesting our mobile notary, apostille, loan signing, or related services.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the services you request, we may collect:
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Name and contact information, including phone number and email address
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Appointment and service location information
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Information necessary to schedule and provide notary services
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Information contained in documents you provide for notarization or apostille processing
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Payment and billing information
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Information submitted through website forms, inquiries, or appointment requests
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Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, and general website activity
We only request information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, process transactions, or meet applicable legal and business requirements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Schedule and provide requested services
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Confirm or communicate about appointments
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Process payments and service fees
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Process apostille and authentication requests
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Respond to questions, inquiries, or service requests
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Provide customer support
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Maintain business and transaction records
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Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and notarial requirements
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Improve our website, services, and customer experience
3. Notarial and Document Information
As part of providing notarial or apostille-related services, you may provide documents containing personal, financial, legal, or other sensitive information.
BD Notary Solutions will handle such information only as reasonably necessary to perform the requested service and fulfill applicable legal or professional obligations. We do not use the contents of your documents for advertising or unrelated purposes.
Please do not submit confidential documents or sensitive personal information through a website form unless specifically requested or required for the service.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information when reasonably necessary to provide a requested service, including with:
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Government agencies or authorities when required for an apostille, authentication, or other requested service
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Payment processors
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Website hosting, scheduling, communication, or technology providers
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Service providers assisting us with business operations
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Legal, regulatory, or law-enforcement authorities when disclosure is required by law
Third-party service providers are expected to handle information appropriately and only for the purposes for which it is provided.
5. Payments
If you make a payment through our website or through a third-party payment provider, your payment information may be processed directly by that provider. BD Notary Solutions may receive transaction-related information but does not necessarily have access to your complete payment card information.
6. Website Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, improve website performance, understand website traffic, and enhance your experience.
Third-party services used on our website may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Communications
If you provide your phone number or email address, we may use that information to contact you regarding appointments, requested services, inquiries, payments, or other communications related to your transaction.
We will not use your contact information for unrelated marketing purposes without appropriate consent where required by law.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.
9. Data Retention
We may retain personal information and business records for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests.
Certain notarial records may be subject to specific retention requirements under applicable law.
10. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us with questions regarding the personal information you have provided to us. Where applicable, you may request that we correct inaccurate information or inquire about how your information is being used.
Certain information may be required to be retained by law or may be necessary to complete a requested service and therefore may not be eligible for deletion.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through our website.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. BD Notary Solutions is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.