Privacy Policy

SigningScout ("we," "us," or "our") operates the signingscout.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Public Notary Commission Data

We aggregate notary commission records from state Secretary of State databases. This information is public record and includes names, commission numbers, commission dates, commission status, and jurisdictions. This data is freely available from official state government sources.

Information You Provide

When you claim a notary profile or create an account, you may voluntarily provide:

• Email address
• Phone number
• Business website
• Service details (availability, services offered, service area)
• Profile photo

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device type and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the notary directory
• Display notary profiles to users searching for notary services
• Process profile claims and account management
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and website performance
• Communicate with you about your account or profile
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

• Public directory listings: Notary commission data sourced from public records is displayed publicly. Contact information added by notaries who claim their profiles is displayed on their public profile pages.
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or government request.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve your experience. We use Google Tag Manager for analytics purposes. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and voluntarily provided data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Note that notary commission data sourced from public state records cannot be removed from our directory, as it is publicly available government information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including state Secretary of State websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.