Apostilles.ca (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide directly when:

• Booking an appointment
• Submitting inquiries
• Submitting your information
• Signing up for updates
• Communicating with us
• Accessing apostilles.ca
• Etc.

This may include:

• Full name
• Contact details (email, phone)
• Mailing address
• Document types or document details (if relevant to the service)
• Payment information (processed via third-party providers)
• IP address
• And any other information you provide to us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide notary and apostille services
• Schedule appointments
• Respond to inquiries
• Maintain internal records
• Comply with legal obligations
• We do not use your information for marketing unless you have opted in.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, track performance, and understand user preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Disclosure of Information
We do not share your information with third parties, except:

• When required by law
  With your consent
• To trusted service providers for business operations (e.g., payment processors, appointment software, translators, and other related service providers necessary to process your request)

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above and as required by law.

6. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct or update your information
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• To exercise your rights or to ask questions, please contact us at the provided contact details in the Contact Us section.

8. Consent

By using apostilles.ca, submitting your personal information, or booking our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You also acknowledge that you understand the purposes for which your information is being collected and that you may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To withdraw your consent, please contact us at the provided contact details in the Contact Us section.

Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide you with certain services.

Terms of Use
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using Apostilles.ca (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Scope of Services
We provide notary public, apostille facilitation and translation services in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario, Canada. We do not offer legal advice. Content published on the Website blog is for informational purposes only.

2. Use of Website
You agree to:

• Use this website lawfully
• Not engage in unauthorized access, distribution, or misuse of data
• Not impersonate others or provide false information when booking services

3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and layout, is the property of Apostilles.ca and is protected under copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce or republish material without prior written consent.

4. Disclaimer
The blog and informational content on this site do not constitute legal advice. Use of this website does not create a lawyer-client or notary-client relationship until a formal engagement is confirmed.

5. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our website or services. All services are provided “as is” and “as available”.

6. Third-Party Links
This site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site means you accept the revised Terms.

8. Copyright Notice
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, blog posts, and downloadable documents, is the intellectual property of Apostilles.ca and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, display, or transmission of the content for commercial or public purposes without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

9. Assumption of Risk
By using this website and our services, you acknowledge and agree that you are doing so at your own risk.

All information provided on this website, including blog content, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content without seeking appropriate professional advice specific to your situation.
We do not warrant that the website will be free of errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities. It is your responsibility to ensure that any services, information, or materials available through this website meet your specific requirements.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, apostilles.ca disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from your use of this website or reliance on any information provided herein.
You acknowledge and accept that the transmission of information over the Internet is never completely secure, private, or confidential. Any information you submit through this website, including emails or online forms, may be susceptible to interception or loss during transmission.
While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the security of any communication or data transmitted to or from this website. By using this site, you assume the risks associated with such communications.

If you choose to submit personal or sensitive information electronically, you do so at your own risk.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute arising from your use of this website or our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
By accessing this website, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Province of Ontario for the resolution of any legal matters or disputes.