
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Trusted Ohio Notary
Effective Date: 03.28.2025
At Trusted Ohio Notary, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and related services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
When you use the website, we may collect the following personal data:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Physical address
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ID documents for verification
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Signatures and notarized documents
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Video and audio recordings (for remote notarizations)
Device Information:
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Device model, OS version
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IP address
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App usage logs
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Location data (with permission)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Facilitate and verify notarial acts
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Authenticate your identity
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Provide customer support
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Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
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Improve app functionality and user experience
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Send important updates and service-related communications
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., ID verification, cloud storage)
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Government authorities or legal entities, as required by law
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Other parties with your explicit consent (e.g., recipients of notarized documents)
4. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes described above
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Comply with legal retention periods (typically 5–10 years for notarial records)
5. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. This includes:
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Encryption of stored and transmitted data
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Secure server infrastructure
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Limited access to sensitive data
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information
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Object to or restrict data processing
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Withdraw consent (if applicable)
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File a complaint with a data protection authority
7. Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or in-app notification.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: andrea.naegele@trustedohionotary.com