PRIVACY POLICY
This policy is applicable to all visitors to our website or users of our applications or services, encompassing (i) casual visitors without account registration, (ii) registered account holders, and (iii) users referred to us for document completion or signature witnessing. Specifically, this policy outlines:
- The types of information we may collect or you may provide when accessing or utilizing the NotaryLink.ca website or any other websites operated by Notary Link Inc. (collectively, the “Websites”).
- The types of information we may collect or you may provide when downloading, installing, registering with, accessing, or using the NotaryLink web application (if applicable), the NotaryLink mobile application (if applicable), or any other tools or services operated by Notary Link Inc. (collectively, the “App”).
- Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
This policy is exclusive to information collected through the Website and the App (collectively, the “Services”), as well as in email, text, and other electronic communications associated with the Services.
This policy DOES NOT apply to information that:
- From any NotaryLink.ca apps or websites, including those accessed through the Services, which have their own Privacy Policy.
- Your information provided to or collected by any third party. Our websites, apps, and these third parties may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review before providing information through them.
Please carefully read this policy to understand our practices and policies regarding your information and how we handle it. If you disagree with our policies, do not download, register with, or use the Services. By downloading, registering with, or using the Services, you agree to this privacy policy. Note that this policy may change without notice, and your continued use of the Services after revisions implies acceptance, so check periodically for updates.
Children
The Services are not intended for children under applicable Canadian law, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe your child provided such information on our website, contact us at privacy@NotaryLink.ca for prompt removal.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Our Privacy Policy informs you of the personally identifiable information NotaryLink may collect, process, and how you can limit its use, as well as your rights to access, modify, and/or delete collected information.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
- We collect information directly from you, automatically during Service use, and from third parties, including but not limited to recruiting software providers, background check providers, and identity verification services.
- The website uses cookies to enhance user experience, collecting information about browsing behavior.
- Log Files: Information like IP addresses, browser type, and timestamp may be collected.
- Third-Party Information Collection: Certain third parties may collect information about you or your device when using the Services.
- The website installs cookies, small data files, on your computer or handheld device. These cookies are vital in assisting us provide a website of superior quality and an enhanced online experience for our users, and they may gather information related to browsing behavior.
Cookies
Similar to other websites, NotaryLink employs "cookies." These cookies store information such as visitors' preferences and the pages visited on the website. This information is utilized to enhance users' experiences by tailoring our web page content according to visitors' browser type and/or other relevant information.
Log Files
NotaryLink adheres to a standard protocol involving the use of log files. These files record visitor activity when they access websites, a practice commonly employed by hosting companies as part of their analytics services. The information captured by log files encompasses internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and potentially the number of clicks. Importantly, this information is not associated with any personally identifiable details. The primary purpose of collecting this data is to analyze trends, manage the site, monitor users' navigation on the website, and compile demographic information.
Third-Party Information Collection
When utilizing the Services or their content, specific third parties may employ automatic information collection technologies to gather data about you or your device. These third parties may encompass:
- Advertisers, ad networks, and ad servers.
- Analytics companies.
- Your mobile device manufacturer.
- Your mobile service provider.
- Your internet service provider.
These third parties might utilize tracking technologies to amass information about your interactions with the Services. The information they gather could be linked to your Personal Information, or they may collect details, including Personal Information, related to your online activities across various websites, apps, and other online service platforms. This information may be utilized by these third parties to furnish you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other personalized content.
It's important to note that NotaryLink does not have access to or control over the cookies utilized by third-party advertisers.
3. HOW INFORMATION IS USED
3.1 We use collected information to provide, operate, and improve our Services, understand user behavior, develop new features, communicate with users, and prevent fraud.
3.2 Legally Required Releases of Information
NotaryLink may disclose information if required by Canadian law, law enforcement requests, or to protect legal rights and safety.
4. WHO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH
To provide services, we may share information with trusted third-party partners, affiliates, or subsidiaries. We do not sell personal information without explicit permission.
5. OBTAINING, CHANGING, OR DELETING YOUR INFORMATION
Access, modification, or deletion requests can be made by contacting us. Verification of identity is required for security.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under Canadian law, consumers have right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
6. RETENTION PERIOD FOR PERSONAL DATA
We keep personally identifiable information only as required for service provision, user experience improvement, legal compliance, or supporting claims or defenses.
7. SECURITY COMMITMENT
NotaryLink maintains organizational and technical measures to protect customer data security, confidentiality, and integrity.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Users assume the risk of information transmission, and NotaryLink is not liable for damages related to site use.
9. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
NotaryLink reserves the right to change this privacy policy. Continued use after revisions indicates acceptance.
10. CONTACT US
You may contact us at privacy@NotaryLink.ca