Privacy Policy

Commitment to Privacy

GMK Notary of Florida (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data provided by clients, visitors, and users of our notary services in accordance with Florida state law.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the course of performing notarial acts, including but not limited to:

Full legal name, address, and contact details

Government-issued identification information (driver’s license, passport, or similar)

Document details and signatures related to notarized transactions

Appointment history and communication records

If applicable, online notarization session data (video, audio, IP address, timestamps)

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for lawful business and recordkeeping purposes, including:

Verifying identity and performing notarizations in compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 117

Maintaining accurate journals and electronic records as required by law

Communicating with you regarding appointments, service updates, or confirmations

Meeting our obligations to state and federal regulatory agencies

Enhancing our customer service and operational efficiency

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain notarial records and client data only for as long as required under Florida law or as needed to fulfill the purpose of collection. Florida notaries public are legally obligated to maintain certain records for prescribed periods (for example, remote online notarizations must be retained for at least 10 years).

Information Sharing

Your information may be shared only:

When legally required by a court order, subpoena, or state audit;

When explicitly authorized by you in writing;

When necessary to prevent fraud, comply with the law, or protect public interest.

Security of Your Information

We take administrative, physical, and digital safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Electronic records are maintained in secure, password-protected systems in accordance with Florida law and industry standards.

Your Rights

You may request access to or correction of your personal data, subject to legal recordkeeping requirements. Certain notarization records cannot be deleted or altered due to statutory retention obligations.

To make such a request, contact:

📧 Gkreschollek.notary@gmail.com

📞 (215) 534-7585

Policy Updates

We may modify or update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the revised policy.