SHANE DUNCAN NOTARIAL SERVICES – PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 28, 2024

1. Introduction to the Privacy Policy

• • • Your Privacy with the Company. At Shane Duncan Notarial Services Enterprise LLC, doing business as Shane Duncan Notarial Services (the “Company” or “Company’s”), your privacy is the Company’s utmost priority. This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy,” or “Policy”) outlines how the Company may collect, utilize, disclose, and safeguard your personal and private information when you, the Client (the “Client,” “Clients,” “Signer,” “Signers,” “Witness,” “Witnesses,” “Entity,” or “Entities”) decide to visit shaneduncannotarialservices.com (the “Company Website”) or through other business means to request or utilize the Company’s notarial services as well as other services offered by said Company. By using the Company’s services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Company Ownership Disclosure

• • • Company Representative. The Company would like you, the Client, to know that Shane Duncan (the “Founder,” “Owner,” “Chief Executive Officer,” “Representative,” and “Authorized Representative” whose pronouns are “he,” and “him”) is the Founder, Owner, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Representative, and the Authorized Representative of Shane Duncan Notarial Services. The Company would also like you to know that Shane Duncan, at the time of this Privacy Policy, is the only Representative of the Company and that Shane Duncan will be the duly commissioned Notary Public (also called a Notarial Officer) authorized by the State of New Jersey and the State of New York to take, conceal, and record your identity information, as well as other information pertaining to you, and to protect said information and may send said infomation to other parties authorized by local, state, and or federal law, and or to other Entities, with whom the Company deals.

3. Information the Company Collects

• • • Collected Information. The Company may collect personal information from you, the Client, as well as potential clients, and website visitors, including but not limited to:

i.) Personal Identifiable Information (PII). Such information includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, information found on government-issued identifications, and other contact details.

ii.) Transactional Information. Information related to notarization services, such as document details (without collecting sensitive content).

iii.) Payment Information. Payment method details, such as credit card and debit card information. A secure, third-party payment processor, such as Square, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or some other payment processor, may be utilized to collect said payment methods.

iv.) Digital Information. Such digital information the Company may collect includes your IP address, browser type, access times, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit the Company Website.

4. How the Company Uses Your Information

• • • Use of Information. The Company and its Representative may use the information it/he collects in the following ways:

i.) Business Function. To provide, operate, and maintain Company notarization services and other services offered by the Company.

ii.) Verification of You Identity. To verify your identity and ensure compliance with notarial requirements and applicable laws.

iii.) Lawfully Record Your Identification Credential. To record your personal information along with your government-issued identification(s) within the Notary Public’s Official Logbook of Notarial Acts according to state and federal law.

iv.) Establish Effective Correspondence. To record your information into a third-party Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to conduct business correspondence.

v.) Establish a Book of Business. To use your information on other platforms to conduct other business matters and establish a detailed book of business.

vi.) Expand Communication. To communicate with you about your notarial services or inquiries.

vii.) Improve Functionality. To improve the functionality of the Company Website, its user experience, and customer service experience.

viii.) Establish Proper Accounting. To process payments for Company services through secured third-party processors.

xi.) Adhere to Government Laws. To respond to legal inquiries and comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and lawful requests from governmental authorities.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

• • • No Buying or Selling of Private Information. The Company will not sell or rent your personal information. The Company may share your information in limited situations, such as:

i.) With Service Providers. Trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers, CRM providers, and other platforms).

ii.) For Legal Compliance. If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if the Company and its Representive believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect Company rights or the safety of other users.

iii.) For Business Transfers. If the Company is involved in a merger, sale, acquisition, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

iv.) For Entity Partnerships. If the Company is involved in a partnership with another Entity, your information may be shared as part of that transaction.

6. Security of Your Information

• • • Protection of Your Infomation. The Company employs industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While the Company strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, bear in mind that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is one hundred percent (100%) secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• • • Rights in Your Jurisdiction. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

i.) Access. You may request access to the personal information the Company has on file about you.

ii.) Correction. You may ask the Company to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.

iii.) Deletion. You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and regulatory restrictions.

iv.) Opt-out. You may opt-out of receiving promotional and other business communications from the Company by clicking on the unsubscribe link in any marketing emails or by contacting the Company directly at (201) 268-5604. You can also text “STOP” to (201) 268-5604 to opt-out of receiving text messages from the Company.

8. Retention of Your Information

• • • Information Retention. According to New Jersey State law, the Company’s Representative shall retain your personal information recorded within the Official Logbook of Notarial Acts for at least ten (10) years. The Company will also retain your personal information for as long as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by local, state, or federal law.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

• • • Other Websites and Links. The Company Website may contain links to third-party websites. The Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, and the Company encourages you to review these third-party privacy policies of your own volition.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• • • Cookies and Tracking. The Company Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies if preferred; however, this may limit certain functionalities of the Company Website.

11. Competent Parties

• • • Children’s Privacy. The Company’s services are not directed to individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. The Company does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If the Company becomes aware that a child has provided said Company personal information, the Company will ensure to take the necessary steps to delete said personal information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• • • Right to Modify. The Company and its Representative reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting on the Company Website. The Company and its Representative will periodically make material changes to this Policy, and when such changes are made, the Company and its Representative will provide you with the updated version of this Privacy Policy and make it known to you by modifying the “Effective Date” at the top of said Policy. The Company and its Representative encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how said Company and Representative are protecting your information. By continuing to use the Company’s services after changes are posted, you hereby agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

• • • Contact. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please get in touch with Shane Duncan Notarial Services at the following:

i.) Shane Duncan Notarial Services (New Jersey Headquarters Location)
Office Address: 299 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 201, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Office Email Address: shaneduncannotarialservices@gmail.com
Office Website: shaneduncannotarialservice.com
Office Phone: (862) 944-8507

ii.) Shane Duncan Notarial Services (New York Primary Location)
Office Address: One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street, Floor 85, New York, 10007
Office Email Address: shaneduncannotarialservices@gmail.com
Office Website: shaneduncannotarialservice.com/new-york/
Office Phone: (862) 409-4891

iii.) Shane Duncan Notarial Services (All Locations)

Office Email Address: shaneduncannotarialservices@gmail.com
Other Office Phone: (201) 268-5604