Are online gifts to HERO secure?
Yes. Online donations are handled by Blackbaud, Inc. on behalf of the Health and Education Relief Organization, and all information you provide as part of the transaction is encrypted to prevent theft or interception. A key or a closed lock displayed on your browser status bar indicates you have a secure connection when you enter the online donation page. At the bottom of the donation page, you will see symbols for VeriSign, which verifies you are visiting a valid site, and Blackbaud, Inc., which links you to the company’s privacy policy and describes security measures in greater detail.