Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Fusebox Portal ("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 visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Business name, tax ID, and business registration details
  • Bank account and routing numbers for payouts
  • Government-issued identification for verification
  • Payment card information (processed securely through encrypted channels)

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our platform
  • Referral sources and clickstream data
  • Location information (based on IP address)

Transaction Information

We collect information related to payment processing:

  • Transaction amounts and dates
  • Merchant and customer identifiers
  • Payment method details (tokenized for security)
  • Chargeback and dispute information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our payment processing services
  • Process transactions and send payouts to your account
  • Verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • Communicate with you about your account and services
  • Send important updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Protect against unauthorized access and security threats

4. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in payment processing, cloud hosting, customer support, and analytics.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by court orders, subpoenas, or legal process to protect our rights or prevent illegal activities.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • PCI DSS Level 1 compliance for payment data
  • Multi-factor authentication for account access
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access and Portability, Correction, Deletion, Restriction, Objection, and the right to Withdraw Consent.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy regarding types and management.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy or sending an email notification.

14. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the ICO in the UK.