How secure is the ordering process?
The event registration process is protected via a secure connection so that the data sent to the recipient can only be read by the recipient. Important information such as credit card numbers, addresses, etc. is sent to the recipient securely via the Internet. All of the data entered on the protected pages is encrypted using the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol. In Netscape, you can tell that SSL is activated if you see a closed padlock in the lower left corner of the browser window. In Internet Explorer, the padlock icon is located at lower right in the status bar of the browser window. If you do not see the padlock icon when you enter our order process from the product vendor’s website, then please do not access the order form by left-clicking the link or button on the vendor’s page, but instead right-click and select “Open in new window” from the options displayed. The padlock will then be displayed on this page. You can also tell that the page is protected if the URL displayed in
Credit card information is given over an encrypted secure link directly to the card service processor. Credit card numbers are generally never stored on the web site. However, in certain situations a credit card number may remain in our site due to verification processes. Once the credit card number has been verified, the number will no longer be stored in our web site.
