How Payment Authorization Expertise handles your data
This page describes the limited information we collect through this website and through direct client engagements, and how that information is safeguarded. Our approach is simple: collect only what is needed, use it for the reason you provided it, and respect your choices.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact details you submit – such as your name, email address, company, role, and phone number when you contact us via forms or email.
- Engagement context – any information you voluntarily provide so we can understand your situation, scope a project, or respond to a question.
- Basic visit data – such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL, captured by our hosting provider or similar tools for security and diagnostics.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this site.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Reply to inbound requests, schedule calls, and prepare proposals.
- Deliver contracted consulting services and manage client relationships.
- Maintain site security, detect abuse, and meet legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not sell your personal data.
Legal bases and sharing
Where applicable, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:
- Your consent – for example, when you choose to submit information via a contact form or email.
- Performance of a contract – when we need the information to deliver services under an engagement.
- Legitimate interests – such as responding to business enquiries, operating and securing this website, and improving our services.
We may share information:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate this website, send emails, or host data, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
- Where required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Retention and security
- Inquiry records are kept only as long as needed to respond or to maintain a business relationship.
- Client work product and related data are handled in line with the confidentiality terms in our engagement agreements.
- We use reputable hosting and email providers that apply industry-standard technical and organisational security measures.
Your rights and choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent.
You can also:
- Update or delete your details: email info@paymentae.com if you would like us to update, correct, or remove your contact information.
- Opt out of outreach: if you no longer wish to receive follow-ups outside of contractual communications, let us know and we will update your preferences.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us at info@paymentae.com. If you are an existing client, you can also reach out to your primary engagement contact.