Is ordering on-line safe?
We utilise industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to allow for the encryption of potentially sensitive information such as your name, address and other critically sensitive information like your credit card details. Information passed between your computer and our Web site cannot be read in the event someone else intercepts it. This technology includes the following features: • Authentication – this assures your browser that your data is being sent to the correct computer server, and that the server is secure. • Encryption – this encodes the data, so that it cannot be read by anyone other than the secure server. • Data Integrity – this checks the data being transferred to ensure it has not been altered.
It’s safer than placing an order with a cordless phone. There are scanners that can pick up phone conversations. You have to make a decision on the odds. Nothing is 100% safe – but when ordering on-line with our secure server, your information is encrypted, broken up, and sent in short bursts to our server. Here’s how our on-line shopping center works. When you enter the shopping area, you may browse, add anything to your shopping cart, and leave or print out your order without giving any personal information. If you decide to check out, you will see the little lock on the bottom of your screen lock. That’s your assurance that you are entering a secure area and that any information you send to us will be encrypted. Once we receive your order, we’ll process it within two business days and send it out. Of course, you may call us with questions during our business hours 10 am – 8 pm Eastern Standard Time at 1-800-622-4655. Or if you prefer, fax us your order at 616-846-0106. We think you’
