At Texas Merchant Services, your privacy and security are our top priorities. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our payment processing solutions for Texas-based businesses. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience, secure your interactions, and continuously improve our services. We encourage you to review this policy to understand your choices regarding cookies.
This policy applies to anyone who visits our website or interacts with our services. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below. If you have questions about our cookie practices or your privacy, please contact our support team.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies play a vital role in ensuring our website works smoothly for Texas businesses. They help us understand user behavior, improve navigation, load pages faster, and serve more relevant content. Cookies also store your preferences to reduce repetitive data entry and enhance usability.
In addition, cookies help us improve security, detect fraudulent activity, and ensure compliance with industry standards—ensuring a safe, seamless experience for every transaction.
Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for core website functions such as secure logins, form submissions, and merchant account access. Without them, you may not be able to use critical features.
Essential cookies do not gather data for marketing or analytics. Disabling them may affect your ability to use our services securely.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website—such as which pages are visited most, where errors occur, and how users navigate the site. The insights help us improve design, speed, and content relevance for Texas businesses.
Information is aggregated and does not personally identify users.
c) Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember user settings and preferences—like saved forms, login details, and language settings. This makes your return visits faster and more convenient, especially for business owners who frequently access their accounts.
Disabling them may lead to a less personalized experience.
d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies allow us to display ads and messages that are relevant to your interests. They may track your behavior on our site and others using anonymous identifiers. This helps us and our partners deliver more effective advertising to Texas-based users.
These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and can be controlled via your browser settings.
How Cookies Support Secure Payment Processing
Cookies are a key component in delivering secure, efficient payment processing. They help keep you logged in safely, retain transaction details, and enable encrypted form submissions. Cookies also assist in fraud prevention and ensure regulatory compliance.
Whether you’re operating a retail store, service business, or e-commerce site, cookies help us maintain the reliability and safety of your transactions.
Data Security and Cookie Information
All cookie-related data is handled with strict security standards. We do not use cookies to store sensitive financial or personal data, such as payment card numbers or passwords. All transactions are processed through encrypted, PCI-compliant systems.
Our internal security protocols are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing protection for Texas businesses.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Texas Merchant Services may update this policy as technology, regulations, or business needs evolve. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes may be communicated directly or via website notices.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed. Continued use of our website confirms your agreement with the current version.