Privacy Policy

ATC Apostille’s website is owned and operated by ATC International LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), which acts as a data controller for personal information collected through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit atcapostille.com (the “Site”) or use our services. Please read this policy before using the Site.

Information We Collect

1) Information you provide to us
When you place an order, contact us, or submit a form, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing/return address

• Order details and document-related information you provide

• Payment confirmation details (we do not store full card numbers)

2) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Time zone and approximate location (derived from IP)

• Pages viewed, referring websites/search terms, and interactions with the Site

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process orders and provide apostille/document services

• Communicate with you about your order and customer support requests

• Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity

• Improve the Site’s performance, content, and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)

Where required by law (including for EEA/UK visitors), we process personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract (to fulfill your order)

• Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, site security, service improvement)

• Consent (where you explicitly provide it, such as certain cookies)

Sharing of Information

We may share information only as needed to operate our business, including with:

• Government agencies (e.g., Texas Secretary of State or other authorities) to submit documents as requested by you

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe/PayPal) to process transactions

• Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS/UPS/FedEx) to deliver or return documents

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email)

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Site functionality and security

• Analytics and performance measurement

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Complete your order and provide support

• Maintain business records

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access, correction, or deletion

• Objection to or restriction of certain processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

If you are a European resident, you may also have additional rights under GDPR, and your information may be transferred outside of Europe (including to the United States) for processing.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process

• Protect our rights or property

• Prevent fraud or security issues

• Protect the safety of users or the public

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request access or deletion of your information, contact us at:
support@atcapostille.com