1. Who We Are
Texas Notary Kristy is a DBA of Notarized By Kristy LLC, a mobile notary and document services business based in Cibolo, Texas. We provide mobile notary, Remote Online Notarization (RON), apostille coordination, and related professional services to clients in the San Antonio metro and statewide.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when you contact us, use our website, or engage our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or book an appointment
- Information about the services you request, including document type and appointment details
- Identity verification information required by Texas law for notarial acts (government-issued ID)
- Payment information processed through third-party payment processors
- Communications you send us via email, phone, or our contact form
We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what is legally required to perform notarial acts under Texas law.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information we collect is used solely to:
- Schedule and confirm notary appointments
- Perform notarial acts in compliance with Texas law and applicable regulations
- Communicate with you about your appointment or service request
- Process payments for services rendered
- Maintain required notarial records as mandated by Texas law
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON sessions conducted through our platform (Proof/Notarize) are subject to the platform's own privacy policy in addition to this policy. RON sessions are audio-visually recorded as required by Texas law. These recordings are retained in accordance with Texas notarial recordkeeping requirements.
Identity verification conducted during RON sessions is performed by the platform's automated systems and is subject to their data handling practices.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With signing platforms and title companies as required to complete your requested service
- With payment processors to complete financial transactions
- As required by Texas law, court order, or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
We never sell your personal information. We do not share your information with advertisers.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We use encrypted communication where possible and limit access to personal information to those who need it to perform their professional duties.
7. Data Retention
We retain notarial records as required by Texas law. Contact information and appointment records are retained for a reasonable period to support our business operations and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your information to the extent permitted by law by contacting us directly.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information where not required by law
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@notarizedbykristy.com or call 210-628-9991.
9. Website & Cookies
This website is hosted on GitHub Pages. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party analytics on this site. No personal information is collected simply by visiting this website.
If you submit a contact form or send an email, that information is transmitted directly to us and is handled as described in this policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Contact us:
- Email: info@notarizedbykristy.com
- Phone: 210-628-9991
- Mail: Texas Notary Kristy · Notarized By Kristy LLC · Cibolo, TX