Overview
NotaryFeeByState.com ("we," "our," or "the site") is a free informational tool operated by Vanilabs. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights regarding that data.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this site. The site operates entirely in your browser — no calculation data is sent to our servers.
We may collect the following non-personal data automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you arrived at our site)
- General geographic region (country/state level, not precise location)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected via Google Analytics 4 (see below) and is used only to understand aggregate traffic patterns and improve the site.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you ads based on your browsing history across websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, and general location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use Google Analytics to personally identify visitors.
Cookies
This site uses the following types of cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies used to remember your dismissed maintenance banner during a browser session. Deleted when you close your browser.
- Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to track aggregate site usage. You can disable these in your browser settings.
- Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads. Opt-out options listed above.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights
We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@vanilabs.co.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. Our lawful basis for processing analytics data is our legitimate interest in improving the site.
For GDPR inquiries, contact: privacy@vanilabs.co.
Third-Party Links
This site may link to third-party websites (such as state government pages or notarization platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@vanilabs.co.