STL 314 Notary Services ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Jacqueline G. Bland at stl314notaryservices.com, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile notary services, apostille services, and digital products (including the ebook Stamped Sealed Digital: How to Build a Successful Notary Business).

1. Information We Collect

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address provided when you request a quote, book an appointment, purchase a product, or contact us.

Service details: Document type, number of signatures, service location, and appointment preferences required to provide notary or apostille services.

Payment information: Processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card numbers.

Website usage data: Basic analytics (pages visited, referring sites) collected through standard web tools.

Communications: Emails, text messages, and call records related to your service request.

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and schedule appointments

To deliver mobile notary, apostille, and digital product services

To send appointment confirmations, reminders, and service-related communications

To improve our services and respond to customer support requests

To comply with Missouri notary public record-keeping requirements and applicable laws

3. Automated Processing We use automated tools, including AI-powered assistants, to help process inquiries, generate quotes, schedule appointments, and send communications. All final notarial acts are performed by a commissioned Missouri notary public.

4. Information Sharing We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with:

Service providers who help us operate (email, scheduling, payment processing, AI tooling)

The Missouri Secretary of State's office when required for apostille services

Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Retention

Notary journal records are retained as required by Missouri law

Service records are retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance

Marketing email subscribers may unsubscribe at any time

6. Your Rights You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing [email protected].

7. Security We use industry-standard measures to protect your information. No method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

8. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Questions? Email [email protected] or visit https://www.stl314notaryservices.com.