Last updated: June 1, 2026
Autharize Inc. ("Autharize," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our payment processing services and website.
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, apply for a merchant account, or contact us for support. This includes: • Business information (name, address, EIN, business type) • Personal identification information (name, date of birth, SSN for verification) • Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address) • Financial information (bank account details, processing history) • Payment card information (processed securely and never stored on our servers) • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, usage data)
We use the information we collect to: • Process your merchant account application and provide payment processing services • Verify your identity and prevent fraud • Communicate with you about your account, transactions, and our services • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services • Comply with legal obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: • Payment networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) as required to process transactions • Banking partners and acquiring banks necessary to provide our services • Service providers who assist in our operations under strict confidentiality agreements • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law • Other parties with your consent or at your direction
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including: • PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance for all payment card data • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission • Tokenization of sensitive payment information • Regular security audits and penetration testing • Access controls and employee training on data protection While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Merchant account records are typically retained for 7 years after account closure to comply with financial regulations. You may request deletion of certain personal information, subject to our legal retention requirements.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to: • Access the personal information we hold about you • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements) • Object to or restrict certain processing of your information • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. These include: • Essential cookies required for the website to function • Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site • Marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-982-1372 Address: Autharize Inc., United States