Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

At S.Duke Notary Services, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, share, and disclose your information when you use our notary services through our website, sdukenotary.com, and any related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing and using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide our notary services, verify identities, and comply with legal obligations. This may include:

Contact Information: Your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Identity Verification Information: Government-issued identification (such as a driver’s license or passport), Social Security number, and other information necessary for identity proofing and verification related to notarization.
Transaction Information: Details about the notary services you request, including documents notarized, date, time, and fees paid.
Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Communication Data: Information you provide when you communicate with us, such as inquiries or feedback.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

Visit or interact with our website.
Register for our Services
Submit documents or information for notarization.
Engage in identity verification processes.
Contact us with questions or support requests.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Notary Services: To perform notary acts, verify your identity, and ensure the legality of notarized documents.
Identity Verification: To confirm your identity as required by state and federal laws for notarization. Please note that identity proofing quizzes may be processed by a third-party vendor, and we do not store your answers to these questions directly.
Communication: To send you important notices, updates regarding your notarization requests, and respond to your inquiries.
Legal Compliance: To comply with all applicable state and federal laws related to notarization, including record-keeping requirements.
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our Services.

4. How We Disclose Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information with the following third parties under specific circumstances:

Notaries Public: To facilitate the notarization process.
Identity Verification Services: For the purpose of verifying your identity, as required for online notarization.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or to comply with state notary laws.
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., web hosting, payment processing, data analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Privacy Rights

As a resident of Michigan, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, consistent with existing state and federal laws, including:

Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, though this right may be subject to legal limitations, particularly concerning records required for notary acts.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

In the event of a security breach involving your unencrypted and unredacted personal information, as defined by the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act (ITPA) (MCL 445.61 through 445.79c), we will notify affected Michigan residents as required by law [Recording Law].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations (including notary record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some features or areas of our site may be limited.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

S. Duke Notary Services

sdukehomes@gmail.com

616.710.1881