At Erie Merchant Services, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and manage data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and related technologies when you visit our website or interact with our payment solutions for Erie, Pennsylvania businesses. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Understanding how cookies function and what choices you have helps you make informed decisions about your data and experience with Erie Merchant Services. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have questions, our team is ready to assist you.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. These files are used to store information about your browsing activity, preferences, and, in some cases, your identity. Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and settings over time, allowing for a smoother, more personalized browsing experience.
For businesses and professionals in Erie, Pennsylvania who rely on our payment processing solutions, cookies are a practical tool. They help us remember your login credentials, streamline access to your merchant account, and keep track of your preferences. Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and are not used to access other files on your device.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies play an essential role in providing an optimal user experience on our website. They help us make our site more efficient, secure, and user-friendly for all Erie businesses seeking merchant services. By using cookies, we can customize your browsing experience, remember information you’ve entered, and provide tailored content relevant to your needs.
In addition to usability, cookies help us gather valuable analytics about how our website is used. These insights enable us to improve our services, optimize site performance, and ensure that we continue to meet the evolving needs of businesses in Erie, Pennsylvania. Without cookies, many features that enhance your experience—such as secure logins and customized dashboards—would not function properly.
Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are critical for the core functionality of our website. They allow you to log into secure areas, complete online forms, and navigate our payment processing portals. Without these cookies, certain services, such as initiating a payment transaction or accessing your merchant account dashboard, would not be available.
We use essential cookies to maintain the security and reliability of our services. These cookies do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes and are only used to provide you with the features necessary for the website to operate as intended.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. These cookies provide us with aggregated, anonymous data on which pages are most frequently visited, how users move through the site, and whether they experience any errors. This data is invaluable for understanding usage trends and for troubleshooting technical issues.
Analytics cookies help us evaluate the effectiveness of our website, marketing campaigns, and service offerings. By analyzing this information, we can enhance our online presence and ensure Erie businesses get the most value from our payment processing solutions.
c) Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable us to remember your preferences, such as language selection, form details, and customized settings. These cookies are especially helpful for Erie business owners who return to our site to manage their accounts or explore new payment tools. With functionality cookies, you don’t need to re-enter information each time you visit.
These cookies also allow us to offer enhanced features, like remembering your preferred payment methods or displaying recommendations tailored to your merchant profile. Disabling these cookies may result in a less personalized browsing experience.
d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertising content that is more relevant to you and your business. These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and limit the number of times you see a particular ad. They may also be used to track your visits to our site and other websites to build a profile of your interests.
We may work with third-party advertising partners who set their own cookies to provide you with targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies do not directly store personal information but rely on unique identifiers to track your online activity.
How Cookies Support Erie Payment Solutions
Cookies are vital to delivering secure, convenient, and seamless payment processing for Erie businesses. For example, cookies help keep you logged in as you navigate payment portals, remember details for future transactions, and streamline the process of requesting support or equipment.
Cookies also help us identify and resolve technical issues quickly, monitor fraudulent activity, and maintain compliance with industry standards for security and data protection. Without cookies, the efficiency and security of our payment processing services for Erie businesses would be significantly diminished.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Erie Merchant Services may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or technological advances. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and notify users where appropriate through our website or email communications.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how cookies are used and how your data is protected. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes to this Cookie Policy.