As a leading provider of payment management services to thousands of online businesses globally, privacy and data protection are of the utmost importance to IPpay, LLC “IPpay.”
This Privacy Statement details IPpay’s policies with respect to the handling of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) submitted to or otherwise collected by IPpay via IPpay’s website(s), mobile application(s), and/or in the course of providing its payment processing, payment security, and fraud management solutions and services (collectively the “Services”). IPpay will use and disclose Personal Information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Statement.
Personal information we collect:
Personal Information is information that can be used to identify an individual. We collect Personal Information any time the Services are used. The Personal Information collected includes information provided to us directly by individuals, and that is provided to us by merchants or financial institutions. The collection of Personal Information described herein is necessary for the use of the Services. This information includes but is not limited to:
Consumer Name
Contact information (such as email address, phone number, and mailing address)
Order and payment information
We collect other information, such as:
IP address and information about the device used to access the Services
How and which Services are used
Merchant and merchant account information, including account information we may gather from third party sources
Information provided to us through means such as social media or when you contact us through our website
We also collect or compile other information about you (such as enrollment numbers or demographic group information) that does not identify you. We may use or share any additional information with third parties for any lawful purpose.
Use of cookies
IPpay and its third-party service providers use specific tools to collect information about users browsing our website. These tools use cookies, which are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer hard drive. The cookies are used, among other things, to improve website performance, to provide customized viewing options, to compile statistical reports on website activity, for fraud reduction, or security purposes. We also use cookies to recognize customers or a previous visitor of our website or to pre-populate website forms. Such information may be disclosed to third parties to provide any of the activities mentioned above on behalf of IPpay
To find out more about cookies, including browser-specific instructions on how to restrict or block cookies, go to http://www.allaboutcookies.org. Remember, though, without cookies; users may not be able to take full advantage of all our website features.
We may also use locally stored objects (sometimes referred to as “Flash cookies”) for security and fraud detection purposes. Flash cookies are not managed through web browser settings. Please visit Adobe’s Flash Player Help website for help with managing Flash cookies.
How we use personal information
Usage and disclosure of Personal Information vary based on a party’s relationship with IPpay. IPpay primarily uses this information to provide the Services and related features and to
Facilitate the processing of payment transactions
Respond to requests and inquiries
Provide support services
Send administrative information, such as changes to our terms, conditions, and policies
Administer promotions or contests
Facilitate social sharing functionality
Analyze and monitor Services usage and to make improvements
Help secure the Services, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies
Help personalize our Services
Communicate about other IPpay services or those of our affiliates or other third parties
To make contact, directly or through a third-party vendor, to complete a survey or questionnaire
To communicate, directly or through a third-party vendor, about IPpay offerings, about general company news and industry trends, and to address responses to a survey or questionnaire
Compile information for use on an aggregated and de-identified basis
Conduct data analysis and research, audits, develop new products, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and operating and expanding our business activities
Perform other activities with consent
How we share personal information
We will only share Personal Information as described in this policy. Specifically, we may share Personal Information:
As necessary to perform the Services and to complete payment transactions
With companies and vendors that help us to operate our business by providing services such as website hosting, fraud screening, data analysis, information technology and related infrastructure provision, customer service, email delivery, auditing, and other similar services
With third parties that have contracted with IPpay to perform certain functions on our behalf
With third parties sponsors of promotions or contests where consent has been given
To comply with law or other legal obligations such as responding to subpoenas, or other requests from public and government agencies, including laws and other legal obligations outside a party’s country of residence
To protect our rights, operations, or property, or that of our users
To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential or suspected illegal activities, fraud, threats to the personal safety of any person, or violations of the Service’s terms and conditions
With other companies that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with IPpay that support the provision of Transaction Services or relationship with a party. This includes its subsidiaries and parent companies.
With consent
Please note that any information posted to public areas such as on our social media pages may be seen by other visitors.
Choices
Users can choose not to provide us Personal Information when you use our website(s) or mobile application(s). However, if the information request is not identified as optional and a user chooses not to provide required Personal information, then the user may not be able to use all the features of the website or mobile application.
Users can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from IPpay by following the unsubscribe link in those email messages. Users can opt-out of receiving SMS text messages from IPpay by replying STOP to any message.
Users can configure their browser to reject cookies or to notify it when a cookie is set. However, if you reject cookies, the Services may not operate properly.
Accessing or editing personal information
IPpay may be contacted at the email address at the bottom of this policy to request access to or update or correct the Personal Information collected by our Services. Please note that consistent with local law, IPpay may retain Personal Information for auditing purposes, troubleshoot problems, assist with investigations, enforce our policies, or comply with legal requirements. Please note that we are not responsible for permitting the review or the updating or deleting Personal Information provided to a third party, including any mobile application, social media platform, or wireless service provider.
Third parties and linked services
IPpay is not responsible for the collection, usage, and disclosure policies and practices (including the data security practices) of other organizations, including any Personal Information disclosed to other organizations through or in connection with the Services.
The inclusion of a link on the IPpay website does not imply endorsement of the linked site or service by IPpay.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may change this privacy policy at any time by posting an updated privacy policy.
Retention period
We will retain Personal Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law or regulation.
Use of the services by minors
The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of thirteen (13), and we request that these individuals do not provide Personal Information through the Services.
How to contact IPpay regarding your privacy concerns and questions
If you have questions or comments about our privacy practices, or if you want IPpay to correct your Information that is stored on IPpay systems, please submit your request in writing to:
IPpay, LLC 2001 Broadway Suite 600 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 ATTN: Contracts Administration
Subject to our ability to verify your request, IPpay will correct the information within thirty (30) days of receipt of your request.
