1. Introduction
Online Notary Course for California ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Pacific State Corporation, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit onlinenotarycourse.com or enroll in our courses.
This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address (when registering or enrolling)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor — we do not store credit card numbers)
- Messages you send to us via email or contact forms
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website or search terms
- Course progress and completion data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to maintain your session, remember your course progress, and understand how visitors use our site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly as a result.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and administer your notary education course
- Issue your Certificate of Completion
- Process payments and send receipts
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- Send important course-related communications
- Verify enrollment status for access to Notarina AI assistant
- Improve our website and course content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA:
- Right to Know: You may request information about what personal data we have collected about you and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@onlinenotarycourse.com or call (888) 605-6682. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Payment processors, email service providers, and hosting companies who assist us in operating our website and delivering courses, under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you.
We do not share your information with advertisers or marketing companies.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption. Payment processing is handled by PCI-compliant processors.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older (the minimum age to become a California Notary Public). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Certificate of Completion records are retained for a minimum of 7 years.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the California Secretary of State's website and the California Notary Exam registration portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: support@onlinenotarycourse.com
- Phone: (888) 605-NOTARY (888-605-6682)
- Mail: Online Notary Course for California, 8780 19th Street, No. 157, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701