Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

Gardner Business Services (“GBS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website or services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or request services.

Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or request services, we may collect several types of information.

Personal Information You Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

• submit a contact form
• request mobile notary services
• schedule an appointment
• request apostille processing
• request business formation assistance
• communicate with us by phone, email, or SMS

This information may include:

• name
• phone number
• email address
• appointment location
• information related to requested services

Service-Related Information

For certain services, additional information may be required to complete the service.

Examples include:

• document type
• signing location details
• business formation information
• scheduling preferences

Identification documents may be reviewed during notarization but are not stored through the website unless required for service documentation.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies.

This may include:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• date and time of visits
• referring website

This information helps improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Gardner Business Services may use collected information for legitimate business purposes including:

• responding to service inquiries
• scheduling appointments
• providing notary or document services
• communicating with clients about services
• sending appointment reminders and service updates
• processing payments when applicable
• improving our website and services
• maintaining business records and compliance requirements

SMS Communication and Consent

By providing your phone number through our website or service forms, you consent to receive SMS (text) messages from Gardner Business Services related to your requested services.

These messages may include:

• appointment confirmations
• appointment reminders
• service updates
• follow-up communication

Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our services.

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

SMS Opt-Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time.

To stop receiving text messages, you may:

• reply STOP to any SMS message
• contact us directly to request removal

After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you provide consent again.

SMS Data Protection

Gardner Business Services does not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in data or phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.

SMS consent information is used only for direct communication related to your requested services.

Sharing of Information

Gardner Business Services does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary to:

• complete requested services
• process payments through secure payment processors
• comply with legal obligations
• respond to lawful government requests

In limited cases, information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist with business operations.

Payment Processing

Payments made through our website may be processed by secure third-party payment providers.

Gardner Business Services does not store full credit card numbers or financial account information on our servers.

Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security policies governing payment data.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

• secure website platforms
• restricted access to client information
• secure document handling procedures
• use of reputable payment processing providers

While we take steps to protect information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze site usage.

Cookies may help:

• remember user preferences
• analyze website traffic
• improve website performance

Users may adjust browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.

Analytics

Our website may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with the website.

These tools may collect information such as:

• pages visited
• device type
• browser information
• approximate geographic location

This information is used only to improve website performance and user experience.

Data Retention

Gardner Business Services retains personal information only as long as necessary to:

• provide requested services
• maintain business records
• comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Information submitted through contact forms or service requests may be retained for administrative and recordkeeping purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• request access to personal information you have provided
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request removal of personal information when appropriate
• opt out of marketing or communication messages

To make a request, contact us using the information provided below.

Certain information may be retained where required for legal or business recordkeeping purposes.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

Gardner Business Services is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature.

Because there is not yet a consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to Do Not Track requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Gardner Business Services may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The most current version will always be posted on this website with the updated effective date.

Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any updates.

Contact Information

Gardner Business Services
South Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://gardnerbizco.com