Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

JNL Notary Services ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website jnlnotaryservices.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information: (a) Contact information, including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a booking or contact form; (b) Appointment details, including the type of notarial service requested, document descriptions, and preferred appointment time; (c) Identity verification information, as required by Oregon law (ORS Chapter 194) to perform notarial acts, including government-issued identification document information; (d) Technical data, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, collected automatically through cookies and server logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: schedule and fulfill notarial service appointments; verify signer identity as required by Oregon notary law; communicate with you about your appointment or inquiry; maintain notary journal records as required by ORS 194.270; improve our website and services; and comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Identity Verification

For Remote Online Notarization sessions, identity verification is conducted through an Oregon-approved RON platform that uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis. Audio-visual recordings of RON sessions are retained as required by Oregon law for a period of no less than ten (10) years. These records may be disclosed to law enforcement or courts pursuant to a valid legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy and to comply with Oregon notary recordkeeping requirements. Notary journal entries and RON session recordings are retained as required by applicable law.

6. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers, including Wix (website hosting and booking platform) and Oregon-approved RON technology platforms, that have access to certain personal data solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@jnlnotary.com. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

JNL Notary Services · Cornelius, OR 97113 · contact@jnlnotary.com · 503-519-3171