Privacy Policy for TewksburyNotary.com
Effective Date: April 6, 2025
TewksburyNotary.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you and automatically through your use of our website and services.
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Document details (for notary or apostille services)
- Payment information (processed via secure third-party processors)
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Fulfill your service requests
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Process transactions securely
- Send confirmations, receipts, and service-related updates
- Respond to inquiries or complaints
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help operate our business (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements
- If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
- To protect our legal rights, safety, or property
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., referrals)
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Completing your service
- Legal or regulatory obligations
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing our agreements
Records related to notary services may be retained in accordance with Massachusetts notary retention rules.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security protocols to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure third-party payment gateways
- Firewall protection
- Restricted data access on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect and use
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to opt-out of data selling (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut Residents:
- Right to access and correct your data
- Right to data portability
- Right to opt out of profiling and targeted advertising
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Understand site usage
- Store user preferences
- Improve navigation and experience
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from minors. If we learn we’ve collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., payment gateways, document processing tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Review their policies separately before using them.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: (We may verify your identity before processing certain requests.)
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