7 Kings Code (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Authmate / Merchant Mate applications (the “App”). This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.
01. Who the App is for
The App is a business tool. It is intended for merchants and companies who use it to verify that a payment card is valid. It is not directed to children, and you must be at least 18 years old to use it.
02. Information we collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Company name and company address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Password (stored in an encrypted, salted hash)
Card Authorization Data
When using card authorization:
- Card number, expiration month/year, and CVV
- Cardholder name
- The authorization amount requested
Information created when you use the App:
- One-time passcodes (OTP) sent to your email or phone to verify your identity
- Authorization results (approved or declined, transaction ID, date and time)
- Your sign-in session information, stored securely on your device so you stay signed in
Information We Do NOT Collect
The App does not access your personal contacts, photos, camera, microphone, or GPS location. The App does not use advertising identifiers and does not track you across other companies' apps or websites.
03. How we use information
We use information strictly to:
- Create and secure your account, and verify your identity with one-time passcodes (OTP).
- Run the card authorization: send the details securely to our payment gateway, place a temporary authorization hold, and release/return it.
- Show you the authorization records and keep audit trails of your merchant activity.
- Prevent card fraud, card testing, and misuse.
- Provide customer support and respond to technical requests.
- Comply with applicable legal, financial, and regulatory obligations.
04. Card data handling
- Card details are sent over an encrypted (HTTPS / TLS 1.3) connection to our servers and to our certified payment processors (such as Authorize.Net, Square, Clover, Stripe, PayPal) to execute the authorization.
- The App does not store unencrypted card numbers or CVV security codes on your mobile device. Input fields are automatically cleared after completion.
- Sensitive card details are securely tokenized or stored using military-grade AES-256 encryption keys as required by payment card industry compliance standards.
- We do not use card information for any purpose other than the authorization check you explicitly initiate.
06. How long we keep information
We keep your account information as long as your merchant account remains active. Transaction logs and authorization history are kept as required by applicable tax, accounting, and financial compliance laws. Once records exceed statutory retention periods, they are securely purged or anonymized.
07. Security & Encryption
We use end-to-end encryption in transit (HTTPS / TLS), encrypted database vaults (AES-256), strict role-based access controls, and active monitoring safeguards suited to payment services.
08. Your choices and rights
As a merchant or user, you have the right to:
- View and update your company details and profile inside the App.
- Request the deletion of your account and personal data.
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g. GDPR in the European Union or CCPA in California), you may have additional statutory rights. To submit any data inquiry or deletion request, email us at privacy@7kcdev.com. We respond to all formal requests within 30 days.
09. Children
10. International transfers
11. Changes to this policy
12. Contact us
7 Kings Code
Merchant Mate / Authmate Operations