Payment Information & Data Retention

When you make a purchase on Presswire.com, we collect and process payment information necessary to complete the transaction. This may include your name, billing address, email address, and partial card details (such as the last four digits of your card number). All card payments are securely processed through our third-party payment provider, Stripe, which complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) as a Level 1 Service Provider.

We do not store your full card details on our servers. Instead, sensitive card data is securely transmitted directly to Stripe for authorization and transaction completion. Stripe employs industry-leading encryption, secure network architecture, and strict access controls to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain the following transaction-related information for accounting, tax, and fraud prevention purposes:

Transaction ID
Payment method used
Last four digits of the card number
Billing details (name and address)
Timestamp and value of transaction

This data is retained for a period of six (6) years in accordance with UK tax and legal obligations.

Stripe, as our payment processor, may also retain certain transactional data to comply with its own legal and regulatory obligations. You can learn more by reviewing the Stripe Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process payment and billing information on the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity – to fulfil your purchase and deliver our services.
Legal compliance – to meet UK financial regulations and record-keeping obligations.
Legitimate interest – to ensure the security and integrity of our transactions.

Third-Party Payment Provider

Our payment processor, Stripe, is certified to the highest security standards (PCI-DSS Level 1). All payment processing is handled through secure, encrypted connections, and we ensure any third parties we work with uphold strict data protection policies.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our handling of payment information or this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the details below:

UK Registered Company: 4630760
VAT Number: GB815493714
Head Office Switchboard: +44 (0) 207 754 0050
Email: [email protected]