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Do I have to worry about privacy on other sites referred by Cardservice International?

Does Cardservice International have a privacy pledge?

Does Cardservice International collect cookies?

How will my information be used by Cardservice International?

Do I have to worry about privacy on other sites referred by Cardservice International?
Privacy policies deal with the integrity, ethics, and moral compass used in every aspect of Cardservice International’s dealings with you and your customers. However, not all companies on the Internet have the same policies regarding privacy and security as Cardservice International, including, possibly, some partners, vendors, and other associated firms and individuals. The astute Web user should always review and analyze external links contained in any and all Websites before navigating any deeper into the site. This policy is described below: “Cardservice International website may contain links to other websites. Visitors should consult privacy policies for all other websites as Cardservice International has no control over information submitted to or collected by such third parties.” Back to the Top

Does Cardservice International have a privacy pledge?
Companies working in the financial services arena know well the role that privacy plays in our society, and the relationship between that privacy and customer loyalty. Billions of dollars have been spent by this industry on tactics and technologies to reduce the cost of fraud and related deceptions. For this reason, it is no wonder that merchant service providers like Cardservice International make the following pledge: “Cardservice International is committed to protecting your privacy. We will not rent, sell or share any information about you with any third parties nor use any personal information for purposes other than answering your inquiries on availability of our products.” This pledge is an important part of the integrity, ethics, and moral compass used in every aspect of Cardservice International’s dealings with you and your customers. Make sure every firm or individual with access to your corporate, business, or personal information provides you with a similar pledge and you too will be secure in your online experience. Back to the Top

Does Cardservice International collect cookies?
One of the most ubiquitous and maligned components of Internet technology is the "cookie." Properly known as HTTP cookies, web cookies or just cookies, these are parcels of text within Internet packets of information sent to and from a linked server or web browser. HTTP cookies may be used for authentication, tracking, and information collection. Such information may include site preference data and important functional information, including eCommerce merchant information like the contents of electronic shopping carts. Cardservice International has a strict policy regarding cookies, as should any merchant service provider you might choose to do business with and through. Carefully review these policies and you will be a wiser and safer Internet user. “When you visit the Cardservice International website, you can visit the website anonymously. We do not use Cookies to collect information from or store information on your own hard drive.” Back to the Top

How will my information be used by Cardservice International?
Threats to your privacy and financial security are rising in frequency as use of the Internet increases for personal, business, and commercial purposes. The nature of the technology is at the route of these threats, yet cannot be effectively removed without rendering most of the medium unusable. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the companies and individuals using this powerful tool to exercise caution, control, and discretion to ensure its effective and productive use. And since we all know that we leave information everywhere we go on the World Wide Web, it is important to know, to the maximum extent possible, who you are dealing with and what they will use that information for. Cardservice International is a reputable company and respects every aspect of your business and personal privacy. The policy they use with regards to your information; how it will be used, when it will be used, and under what circumstances you can control that use is presented below: “If you submit a request, inquiry, complaint, or comment to us through our website, we may use the information you provide us, such as your Name, Email Address, Mailing Address, Telephone Number or Facsimile Number to contact you. You may also opt out of information sharing by providing Cardservice International your unsubscribe request. Click here to process your request.” “You can visit most of our web pages without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information about yourself. We may track your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address and your domain name to help us analyze this data for trends and statistics, but you will remain anonymous unless you voluntarily tell us who you are. This monitoring helps us evaluate how our website is used and continuously improve the content we provide. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.” Use the eCommerce merchant account products offered by Cardservice International with knowledge that you information will be used responsibly and with the utmost respect for your privacy. Back to the Top