Ellen Michaels Mobile Notary Public is a mobile notary service based in Chatsworth, California, serving the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County. We can be reached at:
We may collect the following types of information when you contact us, submit a form, or use our services:
We do not collect payment card numbers directly through our website. Any payment processing is handled through secure third-party platforms.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
As a commissioned California Notary Public, Ellen Michaels is required by law to maintain a sequential journal of all notarial acts performed (California Government Code § 8206). This journal may include your name, the type of document notarized, the date of notarization, and your signature. This record is maintained securely and may be subject to disclosure only as required by California law.
Identity documents presented for verification (such as driver's licenses or passports) are reviewed but not retained or copied unless required by the specific type of notarial act.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our site. This may include tools such as Google Analytics. These tools collect anonymized data about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to contact us or book an appointment.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using secure communication channels and limiting access to your information to those who need it to provide services to you. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Notary journal records are retained for the period required under California Government Code § 8206 (currently 10 years from the date of the last entry). Other business records are typically retained for 7 years. Website analytics data is retained per the settings of our analytics provider.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable laws, California residents have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call (818) 425-1126. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as Google Maps, Facebook, or LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: